Shannon Vassar

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After 10+ years at my previous employer, I decided to take on a career that proved to be challenging, yet rewarding. I became a Postal Support Employee for the United States Postal Service doing a plethora of different tasks to ensure mail gets into our devoted customers hands, such as;

• DBCS Machine Operation (Automation)
• LIPS Machine Operation
• AFSM Machine Operation
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• Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail.
• Sorted mail according to size, shape, and destination.
• Maximized employee performance by setting effective objectives and standard practices.
• Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

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I have worked for Pride Sports for 10+ years. During my decade here, I have learned to operate numerous machines in many departments and have proven to be proficient/efficient in all of them. I have proven to be very versatile, while still meeting the needs of my company and customers in terms of safety, production and quality of products. I have performed several duties including but not limited to:

• Digital Printing
• Silk Screen Printing
• Pad Printing
• Roll Printing
• UV Printing
• Quality Control
• Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Packaging
• Basic Troubleshooting & Maintenance
• Dark Room Manipulation
• Lamination, Exposure & Development of Polymer Plates
• Exposure & Development of Silk Screens
• Acid Etching
• Laser Etching

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DUTIES:

• Worked flexible hours; days, nights; often working overtime or coming in early when needed.
• Maintained printing equipment and performed minor repairs to reduce production downtime.
• Reviewed customers job specifications and document proofs to obtain printing instructions.
• Prepared and operated all printing/etching machines fo maximum efficiency.
• Produced high quality finished printing products.
• Followed established safety procedures in printing equipment operation
• Collaborated with shipping and packaging departments and personnel to meet customer demand and tight deadlines.
• Trained and have overseen new employees in operation and proper maintenance of printing equipment.
• Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
• Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
• Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
• Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
• Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
• Reviewed orders by inspecting labeling, packaging and contents.
• Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
• Put final products together and efficiently organized items and packaging for shipment.
• Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
• Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Assessed customer needs and examined order contents to identify processing requirements and timelines.
• Calculated and mixed chemicals to develop magnesium plates including Nitric Acid, RevFlex, Express Guard & HydroCoat.
• Maintained processing equipment, ensuring proper functioning for each shift.
• Examined and developed plates and silk screens to determine defects such as broken lines, spots, and blurs,
• Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation
• Stored, retrieved, mixed and monitored chemicals used in production process.
• Kept work areas organized, clean and free of hazards, promoting consistent productivity.
• Transferred image to workpiece using contact printer, pantograph stylus or stamp pad.

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During my short time at Kelley's Corner Market, which is now out of business, I worked with the general public gaining valuable experience while performing tasks such as:

• Customer Service
• Cashiering
• Stocking
• Custodial Duties

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DUTIES:

• Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
• Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
• Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
• Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
• Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
• Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
• Conducted inventory and restocked items throughout day.
• Checked and pulled defective or expired products from shelves.
• Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
• Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
• Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
• Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.

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I worked at The Trading post during my senior year at Florence High School, My time here was spent performing the following:

• Dishwashing
• Custodial Duties
• Stocking

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DUTIES:

• Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
• Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots and items used often by kitchen staff.
• Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
• Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
• Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
• Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents and sanitizers to protect customer health.
• Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
• Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
• Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
• Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.