Lori Carlson
Helping people
Greenville,MI
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Display Pack, enhancing trainee engagement and streamlining training processes. Skilled in mentoring and quality control, I revolutionized safety training, significantly reducing workplace accidents. Adept at fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement, I excel in both analytical problem-solving and effective team engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainer, Quality and Runner
Display Pack
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization. Trained every new employee .How we run our company. We manufacturer of custom thermoformed plastic packing for the food , retail, and industrial markets.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by advocating for professional development opportunities.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Facilitated team-building exercises to foster collaboration between department members.
- Streamlined processes for creating, updating, and distributing training materials, resulting in significant time savings for staff members involved in these tasks.
- Analyzed training data to identify trends and areas for improvement, leading to more targeted training efforts.
- Revolutionized safety training, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
- Facilitated workshops on advanced communication skills, significantly improving team collaboration.
- Trained and mentored over 15 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Established and maintained quality control standards.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and effectively, showcasing resilience even during challenging times.
Board of Trustees Member
Greenville Eagles 4321 / Volunteer
01.2018 - 02.2025
- handled money running the club
- Helped maintain a positive public image of the organization by attending events as an vovolunteer.
- Oversaw fundraising efforts, leading to greater financial stability and resources for the organization.
- Played an instrumental role in identifying new market opportunities that contributed to overall business growth.
- Navigated complex negotiations successfully, securing beneficial partnerships and agreements for the organization.
- Developed strategic plans for organizational growth, resulting in increased revenue and expanded services.
- Reviewed budgets regularly to ensure financial stability of the organization while making necessary adjustments.
- Enhanced board communication by streamlining meeting agendas and supporting materials.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, minimizing negative impact on the organization''s reputation.
- Provided guidance on policy development, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and standards.
- Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
- Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Promoted transparency within the organization by advocating for clear communication between board members, staff,
- Strengthened governance practices through regular board self-assessments and professional development opportunities.
- Facilitated networking opportunities between the organization's leadership team and influential community stakeholders.
- ran the social club with 4 other trustees, I ordered the food helped with liquor / beer orders etc,
- I also did the hiring and firing even I had to fire Friends of mine.
CNC Lathe Operator
Metric Manufacturing
03.2019 - 01.2023
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall production performance.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing precise CNC programming and tooling adjustments.
- Assisted in training new CNC lathe operators, sharing best practices and fostering a continuous learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as Quality Assurance personnel in maintaining adherence to ISO standards for all produced components.
Education
High School Diploma -
Everest Institute
Comstock Park, MI01-2009
Skills
- Trainer development
- Event coordination
- Student engagement
- Remote learning facilitation
- Material assembly
- Audience engagement
- Course creation
- Employee onboarding
- Lesson planning
- Manufacturing operations
- Virtual education resources
- Emergency first aid skills
- Facilitating group instruction
- Project leadership
- Strategic problem identification
- Efficient materials management
- Clear verbal communication
- Presentations and demonstrations
- Animal behavior training
- Analytical problem-solving
- Effective team engagement
- Analytical decision-making
- Multitasking
- Program monitoring and tracking
- Effective multitasking
- Demonstrated professionalism
- Accurate documentation practices
- Training material development
- Quality control
- Relationship building
- Clear communication
- Effective time management
- Effective listening
- Attention to detail
- Detail-oriented data entry
- Administering employee feedback
- Strong work ethic
- Guest engagement
- Exceptional customer service
- Task prioritization
- Team collaboration
- Performance improvement
- Cleanliness standards
- Order accuracy
- Cash handling
- High volume dining
- Professional appearance
- Dining area maintenance
- Inventory management
- Food safety practices
- Allergy awareness
- Menu presentation
- Memory retention
- Order management
- Menu memorization
- Suggestive selling
- Tableside etiquette
- Service prioritization
- Item promotion
- Beverage preparation
- Table bussing
- Table setting knowledge
- Supply restocking
- Relationship management
- Food and beverage pairings
- Guest seating
- Customer service
- Multitasking and organization
- Liquor, wine, and food service
- Server training
- Positive guest interactions
- Price memorization
- Team member support
- Food safety oversight
- Hygiene and sanitation
- Mentoring
- Cash handling proficiency
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Performance skills
- Advanced bartending techniques
- Wine history
- Garnish preparation
- Drink pairing expertise
- Specialty drink creation
- Sales and promotion
- Alcohol safety regulations
- Bar equipment use
- Food safety training
- Beer expertise
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Schedule preparation
- Project planning
- Goal setting
- Shift scheduling
- Safety procedures
Section name
Deciding to pursue a career as a support worker is a choice motivated by compassion, dedication, and a desire to make a significant impact in the lives of others.
"I have always been passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in their lives. Being a support worker allows me to fulfill this passion by providing essential care and support to those in need."
Timeline
Trainer, Quality and Runner
Display Pack
01.2023 - Current
CNC Lathe Operator
Metric Manufacturing
03.2019 - 01.2023
Board of Trustees Member
Greenville Eagles 4321 / Volunteer
01.2018 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Everest Institute