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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Work Preference
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Lonnie Polk Jr
Open To Work

Lonnie Polk Jr

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in laser operations and management at Craft Steel/TG Manufacturing. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency through advanced machinery programming and effective team leadership. Skilled in operational machinery and production scheduling, with a strong commitment to quality and a self-motivated approach to achieving organizational goals.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

VISTA Volunteer

Community of Hearts
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated community outreach programs to engage volunteers and promote local initiatives.
  • Facilitated workshops that empowered community members through skill-building activities and resource sharing.
  • Strengthened partnerships with local organizations by attending meetings and collaborating on joint initiatives.
  • Improved resource accessibility for low-income communities by coordinating donation drives and distribution efforts.
  • Enhanced community engagement by organizing and executing outreach events.

Laser Operator/Programming

Laser Spec Inspections
Middleville, MI
01.2020 - Current

Responsible for programming laser machinery and executing its operation

  • Operated advanced laser cutting machinery to ensure precision and quality in production processes.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on laser equipment to optimize performance and minimize downtime.

Management/Laser Department

Craft Steel/TG Manufacturing
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2002 - 02.2022
  • Responsible for the overall productions process, over seeing all operators as well as programming of laser machinery.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Hiring and Recruiting Manager

Nordhaus Research Inc
Grand Rapids, MI
07.1990 - 02.1999
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews and assessments to ensure alignment with organizational culture.
  • Led team in refining candidate selection processes, enhancing overall hiring efficiency.
  • Responsible for training market research interviewers.

Sales Associate

Comcast Cable Company
Grand Rapids, MI
08.1987 - 06.1990
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and ensuring satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated product knowledge, assisting customers in selecting appropriate services and solutions.
  • Utilized point-of-sale systems to process transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and enhance performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Flint Central
Flint, MI
06.1974

Skills

  • Operational machinery skills
  • Product packaging
  • Production scheduling

Accomplishments

  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Part Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Salary Range

$30000/yr - $50000/yr

Timeline

VISTA Volunteer

Community of Hearts
01.2025 - Current

Laser Operator/Programming

Laser Spec Inspections
01.2020 - Current

Management/Laser Department

Craft Steel/TG Manufacturing
04.2002 - 02.2022

Hiring and Recruiting Manager

Nordhaus Research Inc
07.1990 - 02.1999

Sales Associate

Comcast Cable Company
08.1987 - 06.1990

High School Diploma -

Flint Central