Laura Melendez
SPRINGDALE
Summary
Dynamic Spanish Interpreter with extensive experience at Tyson Foods, excelling in verbal communication and training. Proven ability to enhance employee understanding through innovative course development and effective public speaking. Recognized for optimizing training initiatives and fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Fluent in Spanish, with strong organizational skills.
Professional training specialist equipped with strong background in developing and delivering impactful training solutions. Known for enhancing team performance through innovative instructional techniques and fostering collaborative learning environment. Reliable and adaptable, with focus on achieving measurable results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Interpreter
Tyson Foods
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted in translating verbal communications between Spanish-speaking clients and staff.
- Facilitated clear understanding of services through accurate interpretation of client needs.
- Supported documentation translation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Engaged in continuous learning to enhance language proficiency and cultural awareness.
Assistant Hourly Trainer
Tyson Foods
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Developed training materials to enhance employee understanding of operational procedures.
- Conducted orientation sessions for new hires, fostering a welcoming and informative environment.
- Assisted in identifying training needs through observing employee performance and feedback.
- Coordinated scheduling of training sessions to maximize participation and engagement.
- Evaluated training effectiveness by gathering participant feedback and making necessary adjustments.
- Collaborated with management to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
- Delivered dynamic presentations to facilitate learning and retention among diverse audiences.
- Advanced organizational goals through strategic development of training initiatives aligned with company objectives.
Production Line Leader
Tyson Foods
07.2017 - 10.2023
- Supervised daily production activities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and equipment usage.
- Coordinated workflow to optimize efficiency across multiple production lines.
- Identified and resolved production bottlenecks, enhancing overall output consistency.
- Monitored equipment performance, facilitating timely maintenance and repairs.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, supporting supply chain management efforts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and achieve targets.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents, ensuring a secure environment for all team members.
- Set up machining, performed required maintenance and made adjustments to machines.
- Completed logs and reports to document detailed information on production, spoilage, and departmental maintenance needs.
- Inspected products on specific cycle depending on complexity level or design for production.
- Utilized lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, optimize resources, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
Education
High School Diploma -
CBTIS 109
Durango MxSkills
- Fluent spanish
- Verbal communication
- Memory retention
- New hire training
- Planning and coordination
- Public speaking
- Creative problem solving
- Course planning
- Interpersonal communication
- Course development
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Spanish Interpreter
Tyson Foods
04.2025 - Current
Assistant Hourly Trainer
Tyson Foods
10.2023 - 04.2025
Production Line Leader
Tyson Foods
07.2017 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
CBTIS 109
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