Stephanie Kenyon
Summary
Adaptable and results-oriented professional with experience as a technician in manufacturing, electrical assembly, and quality control. With a natural talent for navigating multiple projects simultaneously. Whether developing step-by-step procedures or leading teams to meet ambitious deadlines, a thoughtful approach and strong attention to detail have consistently driven success. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Extensometer Technician
MTS Systems Corporation
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborates with team/engineers/planners for efficiency-oriented workflow
- Communication on product testing, print & BOM red-lines, procedure alterations
- Assembling compression-fixtures, air-regulators, cable builds, brackets, CODs
- Emphasis on Gage bonding/wiring/soldering,
- Efforts in Cross-training- expanding skill set & knowledge base
- Utilizing creative resources for problem solving
- Emphasis on prioritizing/organizing/planning workflow based on due dates
- Application of self-managed systematic/efficient/accessible workspace
- Use of Excel, SAP, Fiori for scheduling/deadlines, available inventory & data entry
Custom Electrical Assembly
MTS Systems Corporation
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Maintained highly organized flow of complex custom electrical builds & complex cables.
- Panels, enclosures, e-stops, temperature control systems, High Temp Furnaces, wiring.
- Close collaboration/communication with team and engineers, red-lining schematics/BOMs and gathering tribal knowledge
- Power tools, hand tools, crimpers, soldering iron, torque wrenches, ESD/anti-static conscious, sandblaster
- Planned/led various assembly training while creating work instructions/procedures to communicate step-by-step work flow
- Collaborated with teams to design stockroom carts for more efficient sending/receiving of High Temp Furnaces
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and participated in regular audits and OSHA inspections
Paint Department Technician
MTS Systems Corporation
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Prepped high volume work flow; emphasis on multitasking
- Pressure wash in both large bay and operated small machine, sandblast, tape per schematic specifications
- Prep conveyer line, and unloaded conveyer line
- Checked work for impurities during inspections
- Certified crane training
- Promoted to cross train in paint booth, painting pistons
- Emphasis on providing clear/organized accessibility for painter
- Maintaining an orderly and structured process for clear shipping/delivery needs while protecting the integrity of the fresh paint job.
Supervisor/Powder Coater
All Pro Powder Coating and Sandblast
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Pressure washed, sandblasted, taped, powder-coated materials in an orderly fashion
- Organized jobs/pallets in warehouse by due dates with efficient movable accessibility and clear communication
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, electrical tools, high temp ovens, conveyer lines, powder coating machines/guns
- Light welding, grinding, and off-sight fence/railing installations
- Elevated to supervisor in 4 months
- Managed customer interactions, handled payments, strong leadership/communication/ organizational skills
- Emphasis on transforming disorder into an ordered, structured, safe while also aesthetically appealing/functional shop
Bartender/Shift Manager
Fitzie's Irish Pub & The Belmar
12.2010 - 01.2015
- Opened/closed the bar, served food & beverages
- Developed a loyal repeat customer base through communicating meaningful and intentional relationships
- Managed daily sales, promotional flyers, cash register, inventory, aesthetics, displays, peace
- Decorated venues for RSVP parties
- Painted Murals on the walls; portraits of regulars
- Trained new employees
- Elevated to Shift Manager/ lead bartender, demonstrating strong leadership skills/communication
- Elevated to do periodic transfers to sister-bar/same owner
- Emphasis on structured and orderly work flow as well as safe departures for customers.
Reseller/Artist
Self Employed Services
01.2018 - 12.2020
- From 2018-2020 Acquired, restored, photographed, and marketed a wide range of products from clothing to home décor to art
- Designed, created, sold original wood block prints
- Managed an inventory of over 1,000 items
- Developed strong customer relationships, driving repeat business
- Developed strong strategic and organizational skills for optimal efficiency in time and money management.
- Responsible for all promotional work, packaging, and shipping efforts
- Tracked spending and revenue for routine process evaluation
Volunteer Social Work/County/Care
Ongoing - Independant
01.2010 - Current
- Advocate for individuals' health care needs, analyze MyCharts, formulate structured future drs visits; clarifying questions, concerns on medications/treatment plans
- Plan and coordinate personalized care; nutritional needs and meal prep based on a budget and grocery store inventory
- Power of Attorney, Health Care Directive/head of finances
- Research/explore alternative treatments/medicines
- Communicate with physicians, pharmacists, seniorlinkageline, alzheimers association, non profits
- Facilitate housing, rehabilitation, transportation, storage solutions based on a budget and county assistances
- Work with county offices to streamline services and resources
Education
A Course in Wooden Boat Restoration
Wooden Boat School
Brooklin, ME01-2009
Minnesota Artist Claire Witt
Paid Internship in The Mosaic Arts
St. Cloud, MN01-2008
GED -
Technical High School
Saint Cloud, MN06-2005
Skills
- Fiori
- SAP
- Excel
- Knowledge of EH&S protocols - OSHA regulations
- Prioritize tasks effectively
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Written/ verbal communication
- Documentation and filing
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Workload management
Additional MTS Department work
Offered additional help in various MTS departments:
- HPU - Panels Builds, panduit & din rail install, point to point wiring, enclosures
- Actuators - Job inventory, organized incoming jobs/pallets providing efficient flow for the technicians
- Stockroom - pulled & delivered jobs, daily counts, kept inventory neatly organized and easily accessible for accurate job fullfilemnts
- EAC - 2 years. Lead planner and coordinator of car show events, food truck events, holiday market events, apple orchard events. Emphasis on multitasking, high volume communication, organized work flow. Collaborated with the print department, designed thoughtful and enticing graphic flyers.
Timeline
Extensometer Technician
MTS Systems Corporation
01.2021 - Current
Reseller/Artist
Self Employed Services
01.2018 - 12.2020
Custom Electrical Assembly
MTS Systems Corporation
01.2018 - 01.2021
Paint Department Technician
MTS Systems Corporation
01.2016 - 01.2018
Supervisor/Powder Coater
All Pro Powder Coating and Sandblast
08.2014 - 12.2015
Bartender/Shift Manager
Fitzie's Irish Pub & The Belmar
12.2010 - 01.2015
Volunteer Social Work/County/Care
Ongoing - Independant
01.2010 - Current
A Course in Wooden Boat Restoration
Wooden Boat School
Minnesota Artist Claire Witt
Paid Internship in The Mosaic Arts
GED -
Technical High School
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