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STEVE CUNDIFF

IRVINGTON

Summary

Quality touch professional with over 15 years of experience in enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction through innovative quality assurance processes. Demonstrates exceptional skills in welding, problem-solving, and team leadership, fostering collaboration between engineering and production teams. Passionate about continuous improvement and committed to driving excellence in quality control, aiming to further elevate industry standards. Team player, hard worker, always willing and ready to learn daily, and strive to do the best. I have worked in lots of different job careers, from welding to line boats, cooking, and factory settings, and I am easy to adapt to ensure the job is done satisfactorily. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Resourceful Cook known for high productivity and efficient task completion. menu planning, inventory management. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and consistent customer satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

QUALITY TECH/WELDER

Hendrickson
Elizabethtown
12.2020 - Current
  • Ensure product quality through inspections, reducing defects by 12%, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Streamlined quality assurance processes, resulting in noticeable improvements in product reliability and reduced defect rates.
  • Analyzed product performance data to identify trends, enabling targeted enhancements and fostering continuous improvement.
  • Implemented a new quality inspection protocol, increasing efficiency and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Fostered teamwork between engineering and production departments, enhancing communication and driving successful project outcomes.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment, mentoring junior staff to promote skill development and teamwork.
  • Optimized quality control measures, leading to a marked reduction in defects and a significant boost in overall customer satisfaction.
  • Mentored new welders, promoting skill development and teamwork to create a cohesive and high-performing work environment.
  • Executed rigorous inspections to uphold product quality, leading to a marked reduction in defects and heightened customer satisfaction.
  • Evaluated performance metrics to uncover trends, driving targeted improvements and supporting a culture of continuous enhancement.

FIRST MATE / COOK

Western Rivers
Paducah
03.2019 - 11.2020
  • Managed crew operations, enhancing team efficiency with precise navigation skills.
  • Led safety protocols, significantly reducing onboard incidents.
  • Coordinated logistics, ensuring timely cargo delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Resolved operational challenges, optimizing resource allocation.
  • Facilitated communication between departments, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Assisted in navigation and vessel operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while reducing travel time on routes.
  • Coordinated with the captain and crew to execute daily operations, enhancing team performance and operational effectiveness.
  • Maintained accurate logs of vessel activities and maintenance schedules, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
  • Fostered a positive team environment, encouraging collaboration and camaraderie among crew members.
  • Analyzed operational challenges and developed solutions for resource allocation, resulting in noticeable improvements in crew efficiency.
  • Managed kitchen inventory and ensured proper storage of ingredients.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
  • Monitored food quality during preparation to meet health standards.
  • Adapted recipes for special dietary needs and preferences of customers.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
  • Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
  • Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.

WELDER/ QUALITY TECH

Metalsa
Elizabethtown
06.2015 - 03.2019
  • Performed welding tasks ensuring product quality, reducing defects by over 12%.
  • Collaborated with team to enhance quality control processes, achieving consistent standards.
  • Utilized technical skills to troubleshoot and resolve welding issues, improving workflow efficiency.
  • Conducted inspections and maintained compliance with safety regulations, minimizing workplace incidents.
  • Executed precision welding techniques, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with safety standards, ultimately reducing rework by enhancing quality.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of finished products, identifying defects and implementing corrective measures, resulting in noticeable gains in overall product reliability.
  • Developed and implemented a new quality assurance process, streamlining workflows and improving inspection accuracy, which strengthened client trust and satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot design issues, facilitating timely adjustments that minimized production delays and maintained project timelines.
  • Fostered a positive team environment by mentoring junior welders, enhancing skill development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Executed advanced welding techniques, ensuring structural integrity and compliance, which significantly reduced rework and enhanced overall product quality.

FIRST MATE

Marquette/Bluegrass Marine
Paducah
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Led navigation and crew operations, ensuring safe voyages, and efficient team collaboration.
  • Assisted in vessel maintenance, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing downtime.
  • Managed safety protocols, achieving a record of zero incidents during my tenure.
  • Trained new crew members, improving team competence and readiness for maritime challenges.
  • Assisted in navigation and vessel operations, ensuring timely arrivals, and enhancing overall maritime efficiency.
  • Worked closely with the captain and crew to maintain safety protocols, fostering a culture of teamwork, and reducing incidents.
  • Monitored weather and tide conditions to inform route planning, leading to improved safety and operational reliability.
  • Trained new crew members on safety procedures, promoting a supportive learning environment, and enhancing team preparedness.
  • Implemented a new inventory tracking system for supplies, resulting in more efficient resource management, and reduced wastage.
  • Fostered strong communication between the crew and the captain, resulting in improved teamwork and seamless navigation.
  • Helped cook when cooks were not available or absent for any reason, along with my First Mate duties.

Education

GED -

BCHS
Hardinsburg, Ky
06.2022

Skills

  • Welding
  • Quality assistance
  • Team building
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Process improvement
  • Customer focus
  • Training development
  • Quality assurance
  • Inventory management
  • Meal preparation
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Multitasking and organization
  • PPE compliance
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Team management
  • Communication

Timeline

QUALITY TECH/WELDER

Hendrickson
12.2020 - Current

FIRST MATE / COOK

Western Rivers
03.2019 - 11.2020

WELDER/ QUALITY TECH

Metalsa
06.2015 - 03.2019

FIRST MATE

Marquette/Bluegrass Marine
01.2010 - 01.2015

GED -

BCHS

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