Romie Vaught
Newport News,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level 2 Machine Operator
VPPSA
Newport News, VA
12.2017 - 03.2022
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
Automotive Technician
Trinity Automotive
Newport News, VA
03.2013 - 12.2017
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Changed, rotated and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Manager
Dodges Chicken Store
Newport News, VA
01.2010 - 02.2013
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
- Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance/ Computer Science Minor
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VABachelor of Arts - Vocal Music
Hampton University
Hampton, VA09.1977
High School Diploma -
Denbigh High School
Newport News, VA09.1975
Skills
- Equipment monitoring
- Operations support
- Supply chain distribution
- Manufacturing
- Equipment operation
- Project Management
- Assembly and production
- Materials management
- Logistics
Certification
- Certified Virginia State Inspector, Trinity Automotive - 2014-2017
- Certified Serve Safe, Food production - Dodges Chicken 2010
Timeline
Level 2 Machine Operator
VPPSA
12.2017 - 03.2022
Automotive Technician
Trinity Automotive
03.2013 - 12.2017
Manager
Dodges Chicken Store
01.2010 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance/ Computer Science Minor
Christopher Newport University
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Music
Hampton University
High School Diploma -
Denbigh High School