Pele Faleafine
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Results-driven supervisor with extensive experience in team management. Successfully trained and mentored employees while implementing process enhancements that significantly improved product quality and operational performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Glidewell Dental Laboratories
Irvine, California
03.2022 - Current
- Supervise daily activities of department production.
- Train and mentor new hires.
- Developed schedules for team.
- Provided guidance to struggling techs regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Implemented process improvements.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Coordinated communication between departments to resolve issues promptly.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to staff members.
Quality Control 1
Glidewell Laboratories
Irvine, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
- Provided technical support to other departments on matters relating to product quality assurance.
- Trained and developed employees in effort to contribute to overall professional growth.
- Supervised and guided technicians and other staff.
- Troubleshot product issues and fixed problems.
Business Owner
OC Lice Removal
Huntington Beach, CA
02.2009 - Current
- Monitored the Lice market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Established and optimized business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards for company operations.
- Kept all tools, products, and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Created a customer service policy to ensure customers were satisfied with products or services.
- Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
Plaster technician
Glidewell Laboratories
Irvine, CA
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Noted product quality and functionality to determine problem areas and plan for improvements.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery.
Plumbing Apprentice
Spar Plumbing
Westminster, CA
03.2003 - 05.2004
- Crafted piping, including measuring, threading and cutting materials to correct angles.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with Saws all and drywall cutters.
- Safely handled tools and equipment, including Pipe threaders in large-scale projects.
- Listened to instructions from Journey man, gaining valuable onsite job training.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leone High School
Pago Pago, AS06-1990
No Degree - CAD Technology
Itt Technical Institute
Anaheim, CASkills
- Production expertise
- Inspection protocols
- Scheduling
- Tech Management
- Repair
- Quality Management
- Visual inspections
- Supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship-Building
Timeline
Supervisor
Glidewell Dental Laboratories
03.2022 - Current
Quality Control 1
Glidewell Laboratories
03.2022 - Current
Plaster technician
Glidewell Laboratories
03.2018 - 11.2020
Business Owner
OC Lice Removal
02.2009 - Current
Plumbing Apprentice
Spar Plumbing
03.2003 - 05.2004
High School Diploma -
Leone High School
No Degree - CAD Technology
Itt Technical Institute