Sonja Yates-Alexander
Auburn
Summary
Versatile professional with a strong foundation in healthcare and manufacturing, specializing in medication administration and quality control. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and patient outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Aide
NorthBrook Heights
Auburn
03.2026 - Current
- Administered medications to residents following prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Prepared and distributed medications according to physician's instructions using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate patient symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.
- Maintained accurate medication records and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Recorded medication details for each patient to ensure clarity and compliance.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of medication storage areas to promote safety and accessibility.
- Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations.
- Verified the identity of the patient receiving medication prior to administration.
Mfg. Support Team Member (E5012)/ IPC Coordinator/
Lockheed Martin
Liverpool
07.2022 - Current
- Instructed new hires and recertifying students on IPC standards, ensuring compliance and certification.
- Facilitated training sessions for new support team members, enhancing their skills and integration into the team.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to address complex technical problems.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for students' happiness and safety.Coordinate and plan schedules of training for all trainers.
Assembly Technician
Lockheed Martin RMS
Liverpool
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Assembled electrical components, ensuring adherence to specifications for quality and functionality
- Conducted electromechanical assembly to support product assembly line
- Executed structural assembly, enhancing product stability and reliability
- Managed production environment, verifying parts and performing mechanical tasks while interpreting work instructions
- Utilized ESD knowledge to maintain product quality during assembly
- Applied ordnance experience to improve operations
Senior Assembler
Lockheed Martin RMS
Liverpool
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Executed precise assembly of parts, ensuring accurate placement, wiring, and soldering per specifications to maintain quality standards.
- Utilized hand and power-assisted tools to install and secure hardware, enhancing component placement and ensuring structural integrity of assembled products.
- Assembled and reworked electronic components, printed wiring assemblies, circuit card assemblies, and chassis to ensure compliance with established processes.
- Work from drawings, sketches, system change requests, running lists, schematics, and oral and/or written instructions to produce a mechanical assembly and to perform hookups of cables, harnesses, and wiring in completing the assembly of units.
Electronic Production Technician
C Speed, LLC
Liverpool
10.2009 - 08.2020
- Built printed circuit boards per customer specifications, including surface mounting (SMT), ensuring alignment with quality standards.
- Executed wave soldering processes, guaranteeing proper assembly and functionality of electronic components.
- Conducted hand assembly and soldering of components, adhering to product specifications for optimal performance.
- Product testing
- Support the ISO9001:2008 Quality Management System
Antenna Tester
JMA Wireless
Liverpool
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Conducted VSWR and PIM tests to ensure antenna performance standards
- Reworked antennas to meet quality requirements after initial testing failures
- Prepared antennas with silicone and labels for consistent quality and identification
- Packaged antennas securely for shipping to ensure safe delivery.
Connector Assembler
JMA Wireless
Liverpool
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Reworked and assembled connectors to meet quality standards
- Operated automated machines in a production environment
- Prepared parts for machine operation to ensure smooth production flow
- Retrieved parts from Kanban area to support assembly tasks
Weekend Team Lead
JMA Wireless
Liverpool
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Ensure that the team members have proper instructions to carry out their jobs.
- Coordinated with material handler to ensure timely availability of required products.
- Prepared and provided necessary materials for team members to effectively complete their tasks.
- Documented shift reports every two hours and provided end-of-shift summaries to supervisor, detailing final production counts across all areas.
- Completed 5s housekeeping at the end of the shift.
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Repair Associate
HandHeld/Honeywell
Skaneateles
01.2006 - 10.2009
- Supported PCB production through BGA component repair, removal, and replacement to maintain operational efficiency.
- Performed touch-ups and replacements on SMT and PTH components, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Performed all work to IPC-610 standards.
- Initiated engineering change modifications to enhance product reliability and performance.
- Documented rework using SAP information system.
Product Process Auditor(PPA) Back up
HandHeld/Honeywell
Skaneateles
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Collaborated with quality engineers and senior PPA to improve product quality and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
- Identified and initiated corrective actions that ensured processes met documented requirements, thereby enhancing overall product reliability.
- Assisted in initial qualification of components and products, streamlining production processes to align with quality standards.
- Verified the ability of production processes to deliver products in conformance to documented specifications and customer requirements.
Fuji Machine Operator
Hand Held Products/ Honeywell
Skaneateles
01.2003 - 06.2006
- Assisted in setup of high-capacity computer chip placement machines for circuit board production and related projects.
- Worked from complex diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and/or process sheets to determine set up procedures, equipment, and materials needed, assemble process, safety precautions, cycle times, and related requirements.
- Operated microscope and magnifying equipment for precise execution of intricate sub-assemblies.
- Knowledge of routine and highly complex assembly and support operations within the work center.
- Proficient in the use of a variety of hand tools and materials used both in routine and complex operations.
- Managed departmental data entry and retrieval in SAP systems to maintain accurate information.
Quality Assurance Technician
Badger Technologies
Penn Yan
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Promoted from assembler to Group Lead, assuming Quality Assurance responsibilities to enhance product quality.
- Developed and implemented baseline quality measurement system, maintaining accurate reports for ongoing quality assessment.
- Established corrective actions based on customer returns and trend analysis, improving responsiveness to quality issues.
- Performed quality inspections on raw materials and finished products to maintain compliance with specifications.
- Process Control Development and implementation for all calibrated tools and gauges.
Education
High School -
Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA06-1986
Business Administration - Some college (No degree)
Cayuga Community College
Auburn, NYSkills
- Production scheduling and procedures
- Microsoft applications proficiency
- Interpersonal communication
- Quality control standards
- Schematic interpretation
- Manufacturing process knowledge
- Recordkeeping and maintenance
- Assembly line operations
- Organizational skills
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Medication administration and documentation
- Patient identification verification
- Healthcare protocols compliance
- Attention to detail
- Prescription verification processes
- Medication storage management
- HIPAA compliance standards
- Medication stock maintenance strategies
- Insulin injection administration techniques
- Documentation and recordkeeping practices
- Medication schedule adherence strategies
- Glucose monitoring techniques
Certification
- Component Mixed Technology Rework, 2003
- Lead-free soldering, 2006
- Fundamentals of SMT Process for tin-lead Assembly, 2007
- Custom Mixed Technology Rework, 2008
- Supervisory Training, 2006
- Stencil Printing Process for solder paste Application, 2007
- Certified IPC Trainer for J-Standard, 610 and 620, 2023
- Certified Specialist for IPC 620 Cable and wire Harness, 2024
- ESD Trainer, 2023
Timeline
Medication Aide
NorthBrook Heights
03.2026 - Current
Mfg. Support Team Member (E5012)/ IPC Coordinator/
Lockheed Martin
07.2022 - Current
Assembly Technician
Lockheed Martin RMS
06.2022 - 07.2022
Senior Assembler
Lockheed Martin RMS
10.2021 - 06.2022
Antenna Tester
JMA Wireless
08.2019 - 10.2019
Connector Assembler
JMA Wireless
10.2018 - 08.2019
Weekend Team Lead
JMA Wireless
10.2017 - 10.2018
Electronic Production Technician
C Speed, LLC
10.2009 - 08.2020
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Repair Associate
HandHeld/Honeywell
01.2006 - 10.2009
Product Process Auditor(PPA) Back up
HandHeld/Honeywell
01.2003 - 01.2008
Fuji Machine Operator
Hand Held Products/ Honeywell
01.2003 - 06.2006
Quality Assurance Technician
Badger Technologies
01.2001 - 01.2003
High School -
Palmdale High School
Business Administration - Some college (No degree)
Cayuga Community College