Ryan Gentes
Williston
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented worker, with a drive to exceed expectations. Ability to analyze data, develop strategies, and provide solutions to complex problems. Seeking to leverage skills and knowledge to contribute to team success.
Excels in quality control and assurance, keen eye for detail.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Technician
Paragon-ID
05.2023 - 11.2025
- Performed final inspection of product according to established specifications.
- Recorded and tracked patterns and history of defects and communicated them to supervisors.
- Performed various tests to ensure standards of quality at various machines in manufacturing line.
DIGITAL PREPRESS TECHNICIAN
Lane Press
09.2014 - 04.2023
- Selected proper types of plates according to press run lengths.
- Examined unexposed photographic plates to detect flaws and foreign particles prior to printing.
- Performed "preflight" check of required font, graphic, text, and image files ensured completeness prior to delivery to printer.
- Performed quality control of text and images.
- Generated prepress proofs in digital and other format to approximate appearance of final printed piece.
ZOOKEEPER
Utica Zoo
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Trained animals to acquire desired behaviors, reducing stress on animals, and improving their quality of life.
- Participated in educational programs for visitors by leading tours, conducting demonstrations, and answering questions about animal care and conservation efforts.
- Assisted the zoo veterinarian with any needed medical treatments.
- Assembled and fed animals' diets suited for their nutritional needs.
- Studied environmental factors to design healthy diets and feeding schedules to meet animals' needs.
- Mixed food, liquid formulas, medications, and food supplements are accorded according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
- Designed environmental and behavioral enrichment opportunities.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - ZOOLOGY
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH06.2009
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Inspections
- Prepress Machine Operation
- Problem identification and solution-crafting
- Time management and efficiency
Timeline
QA Technician
Paragon-ID
05.2023 - 11.2025
DIGITAL PREPRESS TECHNICIAN
Lane Press
09.2014 - 04.2023
ZOOKEEPER
Utica Zoo
09.2009 - 06.2012
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - ZOOLOGY
Ohio Wesleyan University