Linda Yawn
Saint Augustine
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in machine operations at Atlantic Candy Company, excelling in optimizing production processes and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Proven organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office enhance efficiency. Recognized for exceptional work ethic and ability to master new concepts, contributing to streamlined operations and improved productivity.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Lead/ Prep Technician/ machine operator
Atlantic Candy Company
Saint Augustine
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for all raw materials including all monitored product, manage a team of 5 employees and making and make sure everything is up to Kosher and GMP standards and other standard audits. As a machine operator I would Monitored machine operations to identify malfunctions and ensure optimal functionality.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, including cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting machinery.
- Calibrated machines for precise measurements and compliance with quality standards.
- Set up machines according to specifications outlined in blueprints or work orders.
- Loaded raw materials into machines, ensuring proper alignment for accurate production.
- Conducted inspections of finished products to verify adherence to specifications.
- Troubleshot machine issues, implementing adjustments or repairs promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance efficiency and optimize production processes.
- Prepared ingredients for candy production using automated mixing equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the prep area throughout shifts.
Business Owner/Office Administrator
01.2000 - 06.2016
- Started a small business handling all permits, licensing, liability and occupational insurance.
- Filed all federal, state and local taxes.
- Managed load planning dealing with shippers and consignees.
- Maintained bill of ladings, scheduling, driver logs and maintenance logs.
Contract Heavy Truck Operator
Intensive
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Study of Department of Transportation regulations for commercial drivers.
- Handle hazardous material, freight of all kind, defensive driving, and insurance.
- Able to drive flat bed, van, tanker and reefer trailers.
- Held security clearance for hauling hazardous material for the United States military.
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Women's Health Care
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Scheduled for 3 physicians
- Managed files and completed medical reports, insurance forms, and insurance processing
- Assist in determining the financial status of patients and their eligibility for health services, assist patients in accurately completing appropriate forms and documents for the required information
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Maintain privacy and dignity of clients, assure client confidentiality at all times.
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Flagler Hospital/Radiology Department
Saint Augustine
01.1989 - 01.1994
- Communicated effectively with multiple physicians, Operating room, ICU, patient diagnostic testing and walk-in patients to coordinate master radiology schedule.
- Provided timely, courteous and knowledgeable response to information requests; screened patients for tests; and managed transport services for the hospital.
- Handled multifaceted clerical tasks: data entry, filing, and records management
- Sent to Boston to learn new database application. Entrusted to input mass data to build library for application. Taught all techs, office personnel and physicians how to operate application and provided on call assistance during the transition to new application.
- Earned excellent marks on performance reviews, with citations for excellence in areas including work volume, accuracy and quality; ability to learn and master new concepts; positive work ethic; and commitment to patients.
Education
AS - Business Administration
St. Johns River Community College
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Time management
- Office management
- Event coordination
- Front-desk reception
- Records administration
- Schedule
- Medical billing
- Multi-line phone system
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Outlook
Additional Information - Key Skills
Office Management, Event Management, Front-Desk Reception, Records Management, Scheduling, Medical Billing, Multi Line Phone System, MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook
Assessments
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 06/01/23
- Food service: Customer situations, Proficient, 10/01/24
- Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 12/01/22
- Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel, Proficient, 12/01/22
- Medical receptionist skills, Proficient, 12/01/22
- Written communication, Proficient, 12/01/22
- Attention to detail, Proficient, 12/01/22
- Administrative assistant/receptionist, Proficient, 04/01/23
- Warehouse safety, Proficient, 04/01/23
- Protecting patient privacy, Proficient, 07/01/23
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Prep Lead/ Prep Technician/ machine operator
Atlantic Candy Company
07.2023 - Current
Business Owner/Office Administrator
01.2000 - 06.2016
Contract Heavy Truck Operator
Intensive
01.1997 - 01.2000
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Women's Health Care
01.1994 - 01.1996
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Flagler Hospital/Radiology Department
01.1989 - 01.1994
AS - Business Administration
St. Johns River Community College