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Summary
Skilled professional with 4.5 years Plant operation technician P&G, 9 Years of Laboratory research experience, 5 Years of Administrative services experience, 3 Years in the Auto industry. Disc Jockey for 35 Years. 4 Years driving delivery services. 2 Years cooking and bar-tending.
29
Years of experience
Work History
Plant Technician
4 Years 5 Months
Procter & Gamble Co | Iowa City, IA | 05.2022 - Current
Acquired and applied new skills to daily tasks, enhancing workflow and team output.
Maintained accurate and efficient daily operations through consistent task completion.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Adjusted work hours to meet operational needs during evenings and weekends; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Evaluated problems and proposed solutions using critical thinking to support sound decision-making.
Completed general labor tasks such as loading and unloading materials, cleaning up job sites and operating heavy machinery
Managed advanced computer tracking software to monitor and streamline production line performance.
Performed routine cleaning of work areas to meet safety regulation requirements.
Exhibited self-motivation through consistent personal accountability, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Delivery Driver
7 Years 3 Months
DoorDash, Rancho Santa Margarita, California | 07.2019 - Current
Ensured timely delivery of food and groceries to customers.
Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes
Coordinated with customers prior to delivery to confirm delivery times and enhance customer satisfaction.
Analyzed mileage and fuel reports to manage fuel costs and improve route efficiency.
Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices
Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Executed rush deliveries on tight timetables to meet urgent customer demands.
Pearsons Exam Scorer
8 Years 6 Months
Kelly Services, Inc. | 04.2018 - Current
Score exams given to 12 graders to assess quality and of questions that were asked to students.
Scored answers according to rubrics provided by the national testing agency that contracted the assignment. Current assignment is physical sciences.
Reviewed assessment responses against scoring rubrics to ensure consistent, accurate results.
Applied detailed scoring guidelines to evaluate student work and standardized test materials.
Entered scores into computer systems while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.
Cook
4 Months
The University of Iowa | 06.2017 - 10.2017
Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.
Prepared and served meals following planned menus and dietary guidelines, ensuring compliance with recipes and temperature control procedures.
Created healthy and flavorful fish, meat, and vegetable dishes while maintaining high standards of taste and presentation.
Implemented safe food handling practices consistently to uphold health standards and prevent contamination.
Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces to avoid cross-contamination.
Act Exam Vendor
4 Months
Kelly Services, Inc. | 11.2016 - 03.2017
Managed incoming and outgoing calls, ensuring accurate message documentation to facilitate follow-up.
Answered an average of 100 calls per day by addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information.
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
Utilized open-ended questions to gather detailed information from customers. to assess customer needs.
Directed calls to appropriate individuals and departments, enhancing communication flow and customer satisfaction.
Front Desk, Night Auditor
9 Months
Kinseth Corporation | 08.2015 - 05.2016
Coordinate front desk activities of hotel and ensure complete satisfaction of all guests, resolves problems arising from guests' complaints, reservation and room assignments.
Trained staff on proper cash and credit card handling procedures to ensure compliance.
Monitored nightly financial reports to ensure accuracy and identify any open balance issues.
Maintained uninterrupted front desk operations by overseeing coverage and stepping in as needed.
Completed Night Audit Checklist and reconciled cash, credit card, and direct bill invoices daily.
Completed the Night Audit Checklist, Daily Reconcile all Cash, Credit Card, & Direct Bill invoices.
Warehouse Assistant
2 Months
Team Staffing | 03.2015 - 05.2015
Received and stocked light bulb shipments, ensuring timely availability for order fulfillment.
Pulled orders from stock that needed to be shipped for the day.
Packaged and mail light bulb orders. Improved warehouse layout to enhance operational efficiency.
Chemistry Center Manager
5 Months
University of Iowa, Chemistry Department | 04.2014 - 09.2014
Scheduled office use for departments, faculty, staff, TAs, and orientation services to optimize space utilization.
Coordinated daily office functions, including classroom scheduling, registrar, facilities management, evaluation services, and orientation services to ensure smooth operations.
Coordinated textbook orders, handled add/drop slips, performed audits, and monitored enrollment counts.
Experienced in Drupal and web page management.
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook and Word. Maui, ISIS and ICON knowledge.
Supported daily office operations
Administrative Services Coordinator
3 Years
University of Iowa - Public Policy Center | 01.2011 - 01.2014
Supported manager in administrative operations of Public Policy Center.
Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements.
Processed daily deposits, tracked faculty memberships, and addressed daily office needs for faculty, staff, and students.
Facilitated logistics and coordination for Forkenbrock Series, Driving Assessment, and Global Asphalt conferences.
Contributed to grant proposal creation to secure funding for projects.
Assist in creation of grant proposals.
Warehouse Assistant
3 Months
Mediacom | 05.2010 - 08.2010
Supported activities that ensured efficient warehouse operations.
Coordinated delivery and pickup of equipment to and from payment center.
Utilized Microsoft Excel to catalog outgoing and incoming equipment.
Handled cable boxes and formatted and initialized new equipment.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards
Automotive Salesman
3 Years
Community Motors | 01.2006 - 01.2009
Facilitated sales of new and pre-owned vehicles to meet customer needs.
Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products
Coordinated with associated dealerships to find vehicles that fulfilled customer requirements.
Responded to customer enquiries via telephone and email
Handled inquiries from potential customers via telephone and email, ensuring prompt service.
Outlined sales, warranty, and service procedures to ensure customer understanding and satisfaction.
Research Assistant II
6 Years 6 Months
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics | 07.1997 - 01.2004
Extracted RNA from cartilage and created full-length cDNA libraries to facilitate downstream analysis.
Extracted RNA from cartilage and created full-length cDNA libraries from fractionated RNA.
Supported Dr. Bento Soares in Cancer Genome Anatomy Project by excising rare cDNA from enriched cancer tissue libraries.
Purified pT3T7 plasmid using Cesium Chloride salt gradient and processed it into vector for cloning applications.
Purified pT3T7 plasmid via Cesium Chloride salt gradient and processed plasmid PT3T7 into vector.
Research Assistant
2 Years 5 Months
Columbia University | 01.1995 - 06.1997
Sequenced cDNA for genetic libraries, prepared PCR solutions, and ran acrylamide gels on ABI 377 sequencer.
Performed sequencing of cDNA for genetic libraries which required making PCR, solutions and running acrylamide gels daily on ABI 377 sequencer.
Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns
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