Skilled Factory Worker adept at maintaining work areas and machinery. Proficient in measuring and grading raw materials. Committed to maintaining sanitized and neat workspace and following OSHA regulations.
The comradery with my fellow employees I was honored enough to receive in a factory enviornment while incarcerated really had a positive effect on me. I enjoyed every minute working for MVE.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Caregiver
Farmington Correctional Center
Farmington, MO
05.2018 - 07.2023
Assisted with transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs or other mobility devices when necessary.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.
Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
Promoted a positive environment that was conducive to healing and recovery.
Assisted over 37 residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing and facility transfers.
Mattress/Clothing Factory Worker
Missouri Vocational Enterprises
Farmington, MO
10.2014 - 04.2017
Loaded and unloaded product from trucks, trailers, or other containers.
Followed safety protocols while operating equipment and handling materials.
Reported defective items to supervisors for further inspection or repair.
Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Kept accurate records of production data such as quantity produced and rejected items.
Maintained inventory of materials and supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels.
Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
Trained new employees on proper operation of machinery and safety protocols.
Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Communicated effectively with team members regarding tasks and progress.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Quality Assurance: Product Improvment Team Member
United States Air Force
Knob Noster, MO
02.2010 - 11.2012
Ensured compliance with applicable regulatory requirements throughout the life cycle of the project.
Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
Monitored production operations to identify potential problems with quality assurance.
Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during inspections and tests.
Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.
Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
Gathered personnel records from other departments or employees.
Coordinated training schedules and filed crucial administrative paperwork.
Assisted with planning, organizing and coordinating company events.
Aircrew Egress Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force
Knob Noster, MO
06.2008 - 01.2010
Created subassemblies when fixing prefabricated parts and attached to aircraft.
Set up and fabricated complex mechanical assemblies using oral and written instructions from supervisor, reading technical documentation and collaborating with team members.
Installed new egress system components according to technical drawings and specifications.
Installed mechanical linkages and actuators with tensiometers to verify tension of cables.
Assembled parts and subassemblies on aircraft with bolts, screws and rivets.
Inspected aircraft using measuring tools and testing equipment to maintain adherence with engineering specifications.
Inspected and maintained ejection seat systems, aircraft canopy jettison systems, and other related egress equipment.
Analyzed failure data from previous maintenance activities to improve future performance of equipment.
Collaborated with engineers in developing innovative solutions for improving existing aircraft egress systems.
Cleaned aircraft structures with aqueous and organic solvent cleaning products to reduce harmful emissions.
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force
Kunsan Air Force Base, South Korea
05.2007 - 05.2008
Monitored production operations to identify potential problems with quality assurance.
Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
Reported repeat issues to supervisors and diagnosed source.
Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
Participated in internal audits of manufacturing processes in order to identify areas needing improvement.
Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during inspections and tests.
Recommended changes in methods or procedures used during the production process when necessary.
Checked software programs for usability, functionality and design issues.
Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items and performed final tests.
Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
Aircrew Egress Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force
Goldsboro, NC
12.2001 - 05.2008
Installed new egress system components according to technical drawings and specifications.
Set up and fabricated complex mechanical assemblies using oral and written instructions from supervisor, reading technical documentation and collaborating with team members.
Attended training courses to stay abreast of current technology used in aircraft egress systems.
Provided technical support to other technicians working on aircraft egress systems installations or repairs.
Stock Handler
Gordon Food Service
Wixom, MI
01.1999 - 09.2001
Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
Assisted with unloading deliveries from suppliers using hand trucks or pallet jacks.
Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
Ensured that all safety precautions were followed when handling hazardous materials.
Greeted customers and retrieved requested products to drive satisfaction.
Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
Provided support during peak periods such as holidays by working additional hours as needed.
Loaded trucks with pallets, containers or individual packages for shipping purposes.
Stamped price tags on merchandise, referring to official price lists.
Maintained cleanliness standards throughout the warehouse while performing duties.
Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
Education
Associate of Arts - Political Science and Government
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
09-2006
Skills
Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Interpersonal Skills
Heavy Lifting
Materials Handling
Processing Knowledge
Quality Assurance Controls
Assembly Line
Equipment Operation
Materials Management
Affiliations
I enjoy playing Golf. I've been playing since I could hold a club. I lettered in High School and have played ever since.
Gardening has always been a passion of mine. I love planting and caring for Annuals as well as vegetables such as Onions, Celery, and Tomatoes.
Accomplishments
Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
National Defense Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Air Force Longevity Service Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Certification
2018 Hospice Service Training Certificate
Timeline
Hospice Caregiver
Farmington Correctional Center
05.2018 - 07.2023
Mattress/Clothing Factory Worker
Missouri Vocational Enterprises
10.2014 - 04.2017
Quality Assurance: Product Improvment Team Member
United States Air Force
02.2010 - 11.2012
Aircrew Egress Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force
06.2008 - 01.2010
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force
05.2007 - 05.2008
Aircrew Egress Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force
12.2001 - 05.2008
Stock Handler
Gordon Food Service
01.1999 - 09.2001
Associate of Arts - Political Science and Government
Correctional Officer / Senior Correctional Officer (Sergeant) at Leavenworth Detention Center, Saguaro Correctional Center, & La Palma Correctional CenterCorrectional Officer / Senior Correctional Officer (Sergeant) at Leavenworth Detention Center, Saguaro Correctional Center, & La Palma Correctional Center