Marie Cole
Searcy,AR
Summary
Dependable Manufacturing and Retail Professional experienced in assembly, machine operation, and customer service. Delivered consistent contributions by quickly learning new tasks, maintaining organized workspaces, and adapting to challenging environments. Committed to enhancing organizational brand through strong work ethic and effective interpersonal skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Candle Maker
Aromatics
Heber Springs, Arkansas
04.2026 - Current
- Operated candle-making equipment to ensure consistent product quality.
- Trained new employees on proper candle-making techniques.
- Troubleshot any issues that arose during the production process.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following safety protocols when handling hot wax.
- Packaged finished products for shipment according to company standards.
- Assisted in packaging finished products for retail display and shipment.
- Informed management of any machinery malfunctions promptly. with machines or other equipment immediately to management staff.
Apparel Sales Associate
Walmart
Searcy, AR
04.2023 - 03.2026
- Stocked merchandise and organized displays to improve customer shopping experience.
- Drove jewelry sales by assisting customers with product selection and providing knowledgeable service
- Monitored fitting room to assist customers promptly
- Assisted customers by answering questions and guiding them to desired products, ensuring satisfaction and informed choices.
- Attended fitting room when needed, ensuring customer needs were met efficiently
- Maintained inventory accuracy and organized merchandise displays to support seamless shopping experience.
- Processed transactions efficiently at the point of sale system.
General Machinist
EATON Corporation
Searcy, AR
03.2011 - 05.2014
- Operated large machines to produce precision components, prioritizing safety compliance
- Utilized hand tools for detailed assembly and maintenance, enhancing operational reliability
- Documented work data to ensure consistent and reliable production records into computers, maintaining accurate production records
Assembly Line Worker
Electrocraft of Arkansas
Searcy, AR
06.2008 - 09.2010
- Assembled parts with hand tools and machines, achieving daily production targets
- Interpreted computer instructions to assemble components precisely according to specifications
- Operated machinery to assemble electronic components efficiently.
- Inspected products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain smooth production flow.
Assembly Line Worker
Staffmark
Searcy, AR
03.2008 - 06.2008
- Assembled electronic components according to specifications and quality standards.
- Assembled parts using hand tools and machines to ensure product quality
- Operated machinery to facilitate production and ensure efficiency on the assembly line.
- Inspected finished products for defects and maintained quality assurance protocols.
Education
High school diploma - Business
Riverview High School
Searcy, ARSkills
- Candle production experience
- Candle quality control
- Candle safety regulations
- Candle production troubleshooting
- Candle production equipment
- Candle mold crafting
- Candle wick assembly
- Candle crafting workshops
- Candle assembly efficiency
- Candle quality inspections
- Candle quality assessment
- Candle packaging design
- Wax melting techniques
- Wax measurement techniques
- Dimensional inspection
- Dimensional measurement
- Inspection tools
- Testing tools
- Computer operation
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer skills
- Order picker
- Material handling
- Inventory logistics
- Inventory control
- Inventory data entry
- Inventory replenishment
- Manufacturing facility
- Manufacturing
- Assembly
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Manual machining
- Equipment maintenance
- Batch records
- Blueprint Reading
- Interpreting technical drawings
- Blueprint interpretation
- Technical knowledge
- Cost estimates
- Math
- Basic math
- Climbing
- Product handling
- Product merchandising
- Customer communication
- Customer relationship
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Production safety standards
- Filing
- Typing
- Inspection tools
- Microsoft Outlook
- Typing
- Teamwork
Certification
Driver's License
Languages
English - Expert
Timeline
Candle Maker
Aromatics
04.2026 - Current
Apparel Sales Associate
Walmart
04.2023 - 03.2026
General Machinist
EATON Corporation
03.2011 - 05.2014
Assembly Line Worker
Electrocraft of Arkansas
06.2008 - 09.2010
Assembly Line Worker
Staffmark
03.2008 - 06.2008
High school diploma - Business
Riverview High School