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MORGAN BRAXTON-SEARS

Summary

Dependable professional with a strong track record of success, attention to detail, and proactive mindset. Analytical with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking, and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

Integer
03.2023 - Current
  • Liaise between team members and production supervisor for efficient resource management.
  • Execute audits on 5S, Safety, Quality, and Standardized Work to uphold Integer standards.
  • Resolve team inquiries on the floor, escalating issues to supervisors or support teams as needed.
  • Perform essential non-cyclic work to support the operators’ capability to perform their tasks like paperwork, changeovers, quality checks, and material movement within the area
  • Contribute to workshops aimed at process improvement and product development initiatives.
  • Conduct shift huddles to facilitate communication with associates on quality, safety, and performance goals.
  • Coordinate cross-training initiatives to bolster associate capabilities across various roles.
  • Delegate daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Implement process improvements to enhance team productivity.
  • Review completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
  • Complete daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
  • Mentor and train team members on machine operations and associated tasks.

Converting Production Operator & Backup Shift Lead

Kimberly-Clark
06.2020 - 07.2022
  • Worked in a safe manner and practiced the Three Obligations and 10 Critical Safety Rules.
  • Ran, troubleshot, and made repairs to paper converting machines and equipment with minimal to no supervision/assistance.
  • Performed and recorded quality checks and BATS for the Winder, Wrapper, and Casepacker positions in PIMS/PlantApps.
  • Initiated and performed grade changes, to include inspecting and repairing parts, printing and completing grade change paperwork, and ensuring correct raw materials were available and ready to use upon startup.
  • Completed assigned tasks given during PM downs and other planned maintenance tasks.
  • Verified, inspected, and prepped raw materials such as parent rolls, corestock, poly, and KDFs to be used in product production.
  • Safely operated forklifts to haul broke, slab, corestock, trash, etc.
  • Served as the Backup Area Shift Lead (Supervisor) as needed for support.
  • Maintained a great attitude and work ethic, with a willingness to help other team members without hesitation.
  • Trained and mentored new production operators.

Field Administrative Manager (Foreman)

Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
08.2016 - 01.2020
  • Oversaw administrative operations and supported the Branch Manager to improve the overall quality of the business.
  • Negotiated and settled customers' collections disputes and processed invoice credits and rebills.
  • Managed and audited customer-invoicing, employee payroll, and the branch's overall finances.
  • Maintained high-volume data entry into various programs including PeopleSoft, SalesForce, Excel, and proprietary software and websites.
  • Served as the branch's accounts payable liaison by cutting, issuing, and managing vendor purchase orders and vouchering invoices for payment.
  • Created waste shipping documents and prepared loads for shipment into approved disposal facilities, ensuring waste is transported safely and in accordance with state and federal guidelines and regulations.
  • Extensive data entry.

Environmental Field Technician

Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
07.2015 - 08.2016
  • Ensured health and safety was the number one goal by following policies, procedures, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
  • Performed waste cleanups, site-remediations, personnel and equipment decontamination, and handled hazardous materials.
  • Deployed to emergency responses (ERs) involving chemical/water spills, contaminations, tank cleanings, etc.
  • Obtained, packaged, and delivered soil and water-based samples to local labs for analysis (TCLP, RCRA-8 Metals, etc.) to help determine and facilitate environmentally safe disposal methods and practices.
  • Assisted and operated light and heavy-duty equipment such as pumps, vacuum trucks, generators, oil spill booms, hydro-blasting equipment, commercial pickup trucks and trailers, etc.
  • Worked in environments and situations with the potential for exposure to hazardous physical and chemical agents, elevated noise levels, confined spaces, and high elevations requiring fall protection.
  • Engaged in strenuous physical labor, including lifting, pulling, and pushing heavy objects.
  • Used various hand tools and powered industrial tools, including pressure washers, demosaws, plasma cutters, air compressors, and generators.

Surface Logger II (Wellsite Geologist)

ALS Empirica
07.2014 - 06.2015
  • Provided consultation services with the well's Company-Man and other executives to confirm the presence of producible subsurface oil and natural gas.
  • Produced detailed analytical records of the geology, oil and gas shows, drilling and mud parameters, and related problems encountered during drilling operations in a 100% field-based environment.
  • Collected, prepared, analyzed, and described drill cuttings and downhole gas data.
  • Pinpointed formation tops using geologic knowledge and drilling parameters, which included drill rates and gamma data.
  • Prepared and delivered mud logs and daily status reports.
  • Rigged up, troubleshot and repaired lab equipment, including gas chromatographs, gas traps, and computers.
  • Trained and mentored trainees and lower-level Loggers.

Safety Coordinator, Recruiter, & Trainer

Horizon Well Logging, LLC
05.2012 - 06.2014
  • Ensured the company and its employees were working safely and in compliance with local, state, and federal Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and regulations.
  • Developed, implemented, maintained, and taught safety-related training, policies and procedures, and other safety initiatives, including PEC Premier & SafeLand.
  • Maintained inventory and supplied employees with necessary personal protective equipment upon hire and as needed.
  • Conducted safety inspections for all locations at which the company conducted business, including oil and gas drilling operations in the field across Oklahoma and Texas.
  • Maintained various corporate accounts, including DISA, ISNetworld, and PEC Premier.
  • Recruited and hired candidates for entry-level mud logging positions.
  • Created, updated, and led training and refresher courses for new-hires and experienced personnel. Trainings developed and taught included how to be a mud logger, how to utilize various mud logging software and equipment, company-specific quality standards, effective communication, professionalism, and general safety.

Mud Logger (Wellsite Geologist)

Horizon Well Logging, LLC
01.2012 - 05.2012
  • Provided consultation services with the well's Company-Man and other executives to confirm the presence of producible subsurface oil and natural gas.
  • Produced detailed analytical records of the geology, oil and gas shows, drilling and mud parameters, and related problems encountered during drilling operations in a 100% field-based environment.
  • Collected, prepared, analyzed, and described drill cuttings and downhole gas data.
  • Pinpointed formation tops using geologic knowledge and drilling parameters, which included drill rates and gamma data.
  • Prepared and delivered mud logs and daily status reports.
  • Rigged up, troubleshot and repaired equipment, including gas chromatographs, gas traps, and computers.
  • Trained and mentored trainees and lower-level Loggers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - GEOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Knoxville, TN
05.2009

Skills

  • Data entry and analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Quality assurance & improvement
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution & problem solving
  • Key performance indicators
  • Computer literacy
  • MS Office Suite
  • PeopleSoft and Salesforce
  • Google Workspace
  • Windows and iOS
  • Supervision and mentoring
  • Hazmat and DOT regulations
  • Customer invoicing and collections
  • Payroll processing
  • Oil and gas lab work
  • Safety management
  • Certified PEC Basic Orientation instructor
  • OSHA 40-hour certification (HAZWOPER)
  • TWIC card holder
  • Tractor and forklift operation

Timeline

Team Leader

Integer
03.2023 - Current

Converting Production Operator & Backup Shift Lead

Kimberly-Clark
06.2020 - 07.2022

Field Administrative Manager (Foreman)

Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
08.2016 - 01.2020

Environmental Field Technician

Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
07.2015 - 08.2016

Surface Logger II (Wellsite Geologist)

ALS Empirica
07.2014 - 06.2015

Safety Coordinator, Recruiter, & Trainer

Horizon Well Logging, LLC
05.2012 - 06.2014

Mud Logger (Wellsite Geologist)

Horizon Well Logging, LLC
01.2012 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Science - GEOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE

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