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Rose Crooks

Hillsboro,KS

Summary

Continuous Improvement Professional experienced in advancing operational efficiency and quality across manufacturing, military service, and customer service sectors. Led cross-functional initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste and enhance safety and product quality. Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with expertise in process mapping, root cause analysis, and developing performance metrics to ensure sustained improvements.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Viega
McPherson, KS
04.2022 - Current
  • Led development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement initiatives within production environment.
  • Modified existing processes and introduced new procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Streamlined processes to align with company goals for earnings, quality, and completion.
  • Developed Continuous Improvement/Lean production training programs for onsite implementation.
  • Six Sigma Black Belt trained. Working in coaching other to perform tasks for Green Belts and Lean Leaders
  • Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement manufacturing initiatives across production environment

Process Technician

Viega LLC
11.2008 - 04.2022

Responsible for ensuring automated assembly machines are operating at peak levels of quality and efficiency while maintaining all necessary documentation and driving improvements on production. processes. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Executed instructions in written and verbal form. Prioritized and resolved problems. Ensuring compliance with quality system procedures. All while possessing good organizational skills.

  • Performed electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on equipment.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on equipment during scheduled downtime.
  • Monitored objectives and communicated performance insights to teams, fostering collaboration and alignment.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance. on machinery and escalated major malfunctions to supervisor for immediate assistance

Military Police Officer

Kansas Army National Guard
01.2004 - 01.2013

Chooses among widely varying methods and procedures to process complex transactions; and selects or devises steps necessary to complete assignments. Coordinated meetings with personnel, maintained logs, records, and files, and provided end-user support. Developed, drafted, wrote, and edited reports, briefs, proposals, and other documents to support Installation Management and client requirements.

  • Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection.
  • Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime and ensure safety, monitoring activities and delivering effective force protection.
  • Executed emergency response security measures to protect personnel and property, eliminating hazards, and potential dangers.

Cashier, Soft lines associate,

Alco
05.2002 - 05.2006
  • Greeted customers and addressed their needs to enhance shopping experience
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes
  • Assisted customers with purchases, item location, and enrollment in reward programs to foster loyalty
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Counted cash drawers at shift start and end to ensure financial accuracy
  • Stocked and tagged merchandise on sales floor.

Education

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration

Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Hillsboro High School, K
Hillsboro
2005

Military Police Officer - Basic Skill of a Military Police officer

AIT Training
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
2005

No Degree - Basic Skills of Military Opertions

Basic Training
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
2004

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
03-2028

Skills

  • Lean manufacturing
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • FMEA
  • Control Plans
  • Kaizen events
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Project Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power point
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Process improvement
  • Data analysis

Timeline

Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Viega
04.2022 - Current

Process Technician

Viega LLC
11.2008 - 04.2022

Military Police Officer

Kansas Army National Guard
01.2004 - 01.2013

Cashier, Soft lines associate,

Alco
05.2002 - 05.2006

No Degree - Basic Skills of Military Opertions

Basic Training

Military Police Officer - Basic Skill of a Military Police officer

AIT Training

High School Diploma -

Hillsboro High School, K

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration

Hutchinson Community College

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

Western Governors University