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Neil Sloan

North Fort Myers

Summary

Seasoned professional with 20 years of diverse experience, including a recent role as a Quality Assurance Specialist II at Bushel. With recent relocation to Florida, acquisition of Insurance Adjusting License along with a teaching license has allowed showcasing of proven expertise in managing cross-functional teams, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring compliance in quality practices.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High School Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
03.2024 - Current
  • Promoted open communication between parents, staff, and administrators, addressing concerns promptly to ensure student wellbeing.
  • Contributed to curriculum development efforts by suggesting new course material and innovative instructional techniques.
  • Enhanced collaboration skills among students with group-based projects and activities.
  • Streamlined grading process by implementing efficient assessment tools, providing timely and constructive feedback to students.

Quality Assurance Specialist II

Bushel
01.2020 - 11.2023
  • Manage process workflows and inter-team communication to ensure compliance with both functional and non-functional quality standards.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to uphold quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive test plans, strategies, and detailed test cases for ongoing projects.
  • Oversee quality assurance in the development and upkeep of web and mobile applications, including app store submissions and new build deployments.

Manager & Bartender

Side Street Grill
08.2012 - 01.2020
  • Managed daily responsibilities for all personnel, optimizing efficiency and productivity of the team.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in understanding Profit and Loss statements, ensuring effective financial management.
  • Ensured top-tier customer service, maintaining a consistent level of service excellence.

Supervisor

Pentax
04.2008 - 08.2012
  • Supervised order fulfillment and shipping processes, diligently ensuring accuracy in product selection and adherence to company procedures, even in high-volume scenarios.
  • Oversaw the manufacturing of bi/tri-focal lenses, employing various techniques and maintaining quality control through meticulous process and product inspection.
  • Managed end-to-end production flow, ensuring quality at each stage, from the application of custom coating and polishing to precision cutting, and hardcoating.

Education

Normandale Community College
01.2010

BA - Biology with emphasis health, medical, minor in vaccinology

Minnesota State University Moorhead
01.2013

Skills

  • Organization
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Assessment strategies
  • Feedback delivery
  • Safety awareness
  • Creative problem solving
  • Relationship building and management
  • Adaptable
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Records management

Certification

  • Licensed Florida Insurance Adjuster - 2024
  • Licensed Biology teacher, State of Florida - 2024
  • FAA Drone certification Training - Currently

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

High School Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
03.2024 - Current

Quality Assurance Specialist II

Bushel
01.2020 - 11.2023

Manager & Bartender

Side Street Grill
08.2012 - 01.2020

Supervisor

Pentax
04.2008 - 08.2012

BA - Biology with emphasis health, medical, minor in vaccinology

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Normandale Community College
Neil Sloan