Samantha Houston
Flint,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Coordinator
Krystal Kreations
Grand Blanc, MI
05.2024 - Current
- Developed event themes and concepts to ensure successful execution of events.
- Provided on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary.
- Ensured effective communication between vendors and suppliers before, during and after the event.
- Analyzed data from previous events in order to improve future ones.
- Supervised staff members responsible for registration desk setup and management during events.
- Collaborated with clients to identify their goals and expectations from the event.
- Monitored budgeting process for each event to ensure cost efficiency.
- Worked closely with audio visual technicians and other technical personnel in setting up equipment at the venue.
- Assisted guests throughout the duration of an event by providing directions or answering questions about available amenities.
- Managed inventory of event supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and condition for upcoming events.
Quality Engineering Technician
Magna Electronics
Holly, MI
09.2022 - Current
- Applied statistical methods such as Six Sigma tools to analyze process capability and identify areas of improvement.
- Conducted failure analysis investigations on returned items, identified root causes and provided corrective action recommendations.
- Monitored production lines for any quality issues or problems with materials.
- Reviewed customer complaints and generated reports summarizing findings from investigations.
- Developed quality control plans in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Analyzed data collected from inspections, tests and other sources using appropriate software applications.
- Performed root cause analysis on defective parts and components.
- Tested and inspected products to ensure quality standards were met.
Surface Mount Technician
Magna
Holly, MI
01.2016 - 09.2022
- Ensured that all procedures are being carried out correctly according to established policies and guidelines.
- Inspected incoming materials for conformance to approved drawings prior to use in production.
- Operated high speed chip shooters for placing SMD devices on PCBs.
- Monitored product quality throughout the entire process of assembly operations.
- Assembled surface mount components using automated pick-and-place equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and ensured safety protocols were followed.
- Tested and inspected electronic circuit boards to ensure compliance with IPC standards.
- Assisted in training new technicians on proper operation of surface mount technology equipment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MISkills
- Cost estimating
- Workflow Management
- Operations Oversight
- Food service knowledge
- Managing events start to finish
- File Management
- Time Management
Certification
- Solder Certification
- IPC Certification
- Freight Broker Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Krystal Kreations
05.2024 - Current
Quality Engineering Technician
Magna Electronics
09.2022 - Current
Surface Mount Technician
Magna
01.2016 - 09.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of Michigan - Flint