Graduated from Newberry High School and continued education at Piedmont College and Art Institute of Charlotte. Provided cashier and retail clerk support at Hancock Fabric during college while building knowledge of fabric types. Joined Kiswire as machine operator in 2017 and earned Lead Man promotion during 2nd year through strong work ethic. Trained about ten employees and supported team performance on daily operations. Moved into supervisor role in 2021 and completed certificates in supervisor leadership skills for safe workplace ELG and supervisor leadership development during first year. Committed to growth, learning, dedication, and relocation anywhere.
Work History
Devro
10 Months
Lead Operator | 12.2025 - 10.2026
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Machine Operator
9 Months
Devro | 03.2025 - 12.2025
Sanitized workstation before starting production. Reviewed setup sheet for correct product, machine speed, and strand count. Monitored product quality and casing condition for bubble pleats, bowing strands, discoloration, broken strands, and cracked strands.
Shift Supervisor
3 Years 5 Months
KISWIRE-Newberry | 04.2021 - 09.2024
Had 19 employees on my shift and 7 different departments. Make sure everyone was on time and in the department 5 minutes before clock in time , walk through every department to make sure the shift before me didn’t leave us with a mess or a machine down. Write a report throughout the night of whatever problems that happen throughout the shift. At the end of the shift do a final walk through to make sure my employees wasn’t leaving the next shift messed up and everything running good. Before I leave I will write up my report in a email and send it to all supervisors, plant managers and everyone that works in office. At the end of work week I will do payroll for my 19 employees to make sure they get paid.
Machine Operator
3 Years 11 Months
KISWIRE | 05.2017 - 04.2021
Had to run 14 machines, change out the machine every one hour or two hours.
Had to clean up before leaving your department. Don’t leave the floor until the next operator comes on the floor.
I was employee of the month and at the end of the year I was employee of the year.
I became the lean man due to my outstanding work ethic.
Quality Control Inspector
1 Year 9 Months
Pioneer Foods | 06.2015 - 03.2017
Product quality stayed aligned with dough-rise expectations through department sampling and oven testing. Contamination issues were caught by checking dough for plastic pieces and foreign objects in flour. Food safety standards were supported by inspecting each product across production departments.
Education
College - Fashion Design
The Art Institute of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | 10.2016
Associate certificate - Business Management
Piedmont Technical College | Newberry, SC | 06.2012
High school diploma
Newberry High School | Newberry, SC | 06.2011
Skills
Marketing
Machine operator
Welding
Communication skills
Chemical hazards
Quality inspection
Microsoft Word
Certification
Supervisor Leadership Skills for a Safe Workplace (ELG)