Laura Melendez
Nacogdoches
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong teamwork abilities and a focus on safe production practices. Expertise in high-volume product assembly within fast-paced environments, utilizing exceptional multi-tasking and organizational skills. Extensive technical and mechanical knowledge gained through hands-on experience, with proficiency in interpreting technical documents and blueprints for precise fabrication. Proven track record of identifying process inefficiencies and implementing effective solutions, ensuring efficient task completion across various settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Gym Manager
Lifetime Fitness Center
Houston
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and staff activities at fitness center.
- Implemented training programs for new team members and ongoing staff development.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within gym facilities.
- Coordinated member services and addressed customer inquiries or concerns effectively.
- Managed scheduling of classes, trainers, and gym resources efficiently.
- Ensured the gym had all necessary equipment to maintain safety and efficiency standards.
- Maintained a clean, organized environment throughout the facility at all times.
- Handled daily administrative tasks including filing paperwork and responding to emails.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify any potential hazards or maintenance needs.
- Oversaw hiring process for new employees including conducting interviews.
Press Operator
RR Donley
Brenham
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Maintained equipment by performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
- Adjusted settings on machines for different print runs and materials.
- Operated printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues quickly.
- Documented production data and maintained accurate records for reporting purposes.
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
- Perform maintenance tasks such as lubricating moving parts or cleaning presses after use.
- Set up and operated progressive presses to produce materials to customer specifications.
- Turned controls to set cutting speeds, feed rates or table angles for specified operations.
- Applied knowledge of physical properties of workpiece materials to plan sequences and operations.
Collator Operator
RR Donley
Nacogdoches
05.2014 - 01.2018
- Operated collating machines for efficient document assembly and production.
- Maintained quality control to ensure accuracy in printed materials.
- Inspect finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Verify product numbers against job orders prior to beginning each run.
- Perform necessary maintenance on machines such as lubrication, cleaning.
- Check for misfeeds, jams, or other problems with the collator equipment.
- Conduct periodic tests to evaluate performance and make necessary repairs or adjustments when needed.
- Kept records of materials used and time needed for projects.
- Removed printed products from printing machines manually or via hand trucks or power lifts and transitioned material to drying and finishing or storage areas.
- Reviewed orders and collected payments from clients.
- Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations.
- Observed environmental factors and effects on equipment performance to make adjustments when necessary.
Manufacturing Specialist
Lee Container
Nacogdoches
05.2010 - 02.2014
- Coordinated equipment purchases, installations or transfers.
- Evaluated industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations.
- Conducted statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
- Studied operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
- Assisted engineers in developing, building or testing prototypes or new products.
- Observed worker performance to verify equipment operation and maintenance.
- Oversaw transmission of engineering specifications, instructions and processes guidelines to enhance administrative efficiency and eliminate unnecessary physical records.
- Troubleshot problems related to machinery, materials, or processes.
- Researched cutting-edge technology solutions to increase efficiency throughout the facility.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine best practices for assembly procedures.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Documented process adjustments and maintenance activities for compliance records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nacogdoches High School
Nacogdoches, TX05-2008
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Training program development
- Health compliance oversight
- Resource scheduling
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer relationship management
- Program development
- Payroll processing
- Administrative duties
- Recruiting and interviewing
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Gym Manager
Lifetime Fitness Center
03.2023 - Current
Press Operator
RR Donley
02.2018 - 01.2021
Collator Operator
RR Donley
05.2014 - 01.2018
Manufacturing Specialist
Lee Container
05.2010 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Nacogdoches High School
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