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Mark Barnes

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience in quality assurance and assembly line work, notably with Intertek Testing Services. Excelled in equipment monitoring, manual testing, and ensuring OSHA compliance, enhancing product quality and safety. Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities and teamwork, leading to improved efficiency and high customer satisfaction. Skilled in hand tool usage and adept at learning new testing methods.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Tester

Intertek Testing Services
Kentwood, MI
02.2024 - 12.2024
  • Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
  • Positioned components, parts or materials for testing.
  • Worked with off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases.
  • Prepared reports summarizing results from different types of testing activities conducted.
  • Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
  • Provided safety information to contractors, engineers, or test equipment operators.

Line Assembler

Amway
Ada, MI
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Assembled components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
  • Packaged finished products and prepared boxes, containers and pallets for shipment to distribution centers.
  • Identified defective parts or assemblies during inspection process and notified supervisor immediately.
  • Operated hand tools, such as drills, grinders, and wrenches in assembly process.
  • Sorted pallets, boxes or other material by hand to maintain order.

Sign Maker

Pride Staffing
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Powered up, calibrated and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
  • Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
  • Troubleshot technical problems with sign making equipment when needed.
  • Upheld strict deadlines and achieved consistent positive recommendations from customers.
  • Packed completed signs for shipping ensuring they were properly labeled and secured.

Home Health Aide

Thom Clay
Cascade, MI
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
  • Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
  • Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
  • Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques
  • Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.

Assembly Line Worker

Heartside Foods
Kentwood, MI
03.2019 - 02.2020
  • Packaged boxes with cereal and transported them to pallets to be wrapped.
  • Packaged products and double-checked package labels for accuracy.
  • Performed quality checks on products and documented discrepancies.
  • Rotated through various positions on the assembly line as needed by management.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Music

Berkeley College
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Assembly line work and production
  • Equipment monitoring and machine operation
  • Raw materials handling
  • Manual testing and defect tracking
  • OSHA and safety compliant
  • Hand tool usage

Affiliations

  • Professional Saxophone player
  • Avid movie watcher and goer
  • Loves interesting cuisines including Soul Food, Italian, Chinese and Mexican

Timeline

QA Tester

Intertek Testing Services
02.2024 - 12.2024

Line Assembler

Amway
01.2024 - 02.2024

Sign Maker

Pride Staffing
08.2022 - 12.2023

Home Health Aide

Thom Clay
01.2020 - 07.2022

Assembly Line Worker

Heartside Foods
03.2019 - 02.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Music

Berkeley College
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