Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Sean Adkins

Newport News,VA

Summary

Seeking employment to utilize my experience and education with the opportunity to advance. Organized Operator skilled in equipment operation, safety and quality initiatives. Experienced with equipment maintenance, inspections and basic repairs. Team player and clear communicator.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance Operator

Virginia Abrasives Company
05.2017 - Current
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Quality Control Operator

Open Plan Systems
01.2011 - 05.2017
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
  • Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
  • Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
  • Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
  • Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.

Good News Intern

Child Evangelism Fellowship
06.2010 - 01.2011
  • Plan, conduct, attend and teach regular teacher training in the aid of development of summer outreach.
  • Prepared publications such as flyers and brochures to promote and publicize recreational activities to participants and volunteers.
  • Evaluated success of each activity and event to identify opportunities for future improvement.
  • Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
  • Worked with program teams to identify and match volunteers with appropriate activities.
  • Worked with leadership staff and special committees to define volunteer mission and set standards.
  • Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

WOODLAWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
01.2010 - 06.2010
  • Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
  • Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
  • Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.

Quality Production Operator

Reynold's Packaging Group
11.1998 - 08.2009
  • Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.

Education

Associate’s Degree - Accounting Software Specialist

Brookstone College of Business
06.1994

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Equipment Operation
  • Tool operation
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Safety Compliance
  • Machine Operation

Accomplishments

I just recently in April 23, 2024 was awarded by Virginia Abrasives for 1st place Quality Improvement Opportunity in my department. It was a honor to receive this award. There were quality risks and safety risks involved. The results of the investigation revealed that in order to make the quality rolls of a smaller dimension and maintain the quality for safety of those who handle the slitting rolls.

Affiliations

  • Calvary's Love Ministries

Certification

First Aid/ Emergency Response

Timeline

Quality Assurance Operator

Virginia Abrasives Company
05.2017 - Current

Quality Control Operator

Open Plan Systems
01.2011 - 05.2017

Good News Intern

Child Evangelism Fellowship
06.2010 - 01.2011

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

WOODLAWN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
01.2010 - 06.2010

Quality Production Operator

Reynold's Packaging Group
11.1998 - 08.2009

Associate’s Degree - Accounting Software Specialist

Brookstone College of Business