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Ryan Ferguson

Ryan Ferguson

Orange City,FL

Summary

Talented professional with expertise in Trainer role. Dynamic public speaker known for meeting demanding training schedules and exceeding management expectations. Considered valuable asset to any team.

Dependable Production Worker proficient in assembly line work. Effective at keeping areas clean and neat to avoid delays. Bringing 8 years of related experience, including measuring and cutting materials, operating equipment, and following work instructions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Electromechanical Assembler

By Light
Port Orange, FL
03.2024 - Current
  • Assemble electromechanical components using hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and soldering irons.
  • Position components on work surfaces according to drawings or templates.
  • Connect cables between components with clips, clamps, screws, bolts or solder joints.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.

Sales Associate

AutoZone
DeLand, FL
07.2023 - Current
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner. Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice. Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items, assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling. Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information. Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service, sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage. Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs. Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain an organized store. Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.

Operations Trainer II

Sparton Electronics
De Leon Springs, FL
02.2021 - 02.2024
  • Monitored, evaluated and recorded training activities or program effectiveness,Used role-playing, lectures, and simulations to present information in variety of instructional techniques and formats.
  • Used role-playing, lectures, and simulations to present information in variety of instructional techniques and formats, explained goals and expectations required of trainees, and utilized a variety of teaching methods including lectures, role-playing exercises, and simulations.
  • Facilitated group learning sessions to ensure understanding of operational procedures, and prepared instructional materials such as handouts, visual aids, and manuals. Assisted with the creation of effective job aids, such as checklists and process documents, to support operations staff. Obtained and organized manuals, guides and visual materials for development and training purposes. Maintained detailed records of all training activities conducted by the organization, advised department heads on best practices for improving operational efficiency. Suggested and offered specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills and selected and assigned instructors to conduct training.

Production Operator

Sparton Electronics
De Leon Springs, FL
08.2018 - 02.2021
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper machine operation techniques and safety protocols. Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists. Complied with all relevant health and safety regulations while performing job duties. Collaborated with team members to increase efficiency and productivity on the production line.
  • Ensured that all products met established quality standards before packaging them for shipment, participated in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve product quality, and maintained cleanliness of work area by disposing of waste materials properly according to company policies.

Assembly Line Worker

LINEMASTER Switch Corporation
Woodstock, CT
04.2016 - 07.2018
  • Used handheld machinery safely and according to manufacturer instructions to prevent workplace accidents, inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes. Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products. Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
  • Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines, prepared products for quality tests and packaging by closely following directions. Packaged finished products and prepared boxes, containers and pallets for shipment to distribution centers. Read and interpreted work orders and blueprints and operated according to production specifications to complete high-quality foot control products fully compliant with established tolerances. Followed standard operating procedures while performing tasks on the assembly line.
  • Operated machinery, forklifts and other heavy equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Edwin O. Smith High School
Storrs, CT
06-2010

Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology

Keiser University
Daytona Beach, FL

Skills

  • Outgoing Personality
  • Reliable and Punctual
  • Written and Oral Communication Skills
  • Positive and Professional
  • Customer Service
  • Product Sales
  • Role Playing
  • Training Method Development
  • Employee Interviewing
  • Creative Solution Development
  • New Hire Training
  • Training Program Design
  • Quality Assurance
  • Employee Relations
  • Public Speaking
  • Relationship Building
  • Classroom Experience
  • Machine Operation
  • Product Assembly
  • Hand Tools
  • Agile Work Processes
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Timeline

Electromechanical Assembler

By Light
03.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

AutoZone
07.2023 - Current

Operations Trainer II

Sparton Electronics
02.2021 - 02.2024

Production Operator

Sparton Electronics
08.2018 - 02.2021

Assembly Line Worker

LINEMASTER Switch Corporation
04.2016 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Edwin O. Smith High School

Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology

Keiser University
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