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Steven De Leon

Hondo

Summary

Detail-oriented Quality Control Technician adept at reviewing materials and finished items for compliance with specifications and standards. Skilled in reporting and problem-solving with a history of making a positive impact on operation

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality control technician/soils specialist

Vulcan Materials
10.2006 - Current
  • Test materials such as soils, aggregates and asphalt for durability and strength.
  • I also am responsible for send various report to contractors and TX dot officials.
  • Utilize precision measuring instruments and complex testing equipment.
  • Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes
  • Identified and resolved variances to bring products in line with requirements.
  • Implemented process improvements for increased efficiency and reduced waste in quality control procedures.
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
  • Conducted thorough root cause analysis for recurring issues, leading to targeted corrective actions and continuous improvement.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify areas of concern and recommend proactive solutions, resulting in fewer product returns.
  • Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
  • Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
  • Improved communication between departments by acting as a liaison between production and engineering teams on quality matters.

Correctional Officer

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
01.2002 - 09.2006
  • Search for contraband and provides security; counts, feeds, and supervises offenders in housing, work, and other areas.
  • Provides custody and security of offenders including observing actions of offenders.
  • Supervises and provides security of offenders performing technical skills such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, and in varied industrial and agricultural operations.
  • Maintained the custody and control of 140 inmates housed in maximum security unit.
  • Directed the activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
  • Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
  • Responded to inquiries from the public, other staff, inmates and visitors.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Made regular sanitation and maintenance checks of dorms and reported results to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.

Route Driver

Bud Co
04.2001 - 12.2001
  • As a route driver I was responsible for keep the clients stock with various products and ensuring that products were merchandized accordingly
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
  • Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices.
  • Wrote sales contracts for orders obtained and submitted orders for processing.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales training.
  • Inspected and loaded delivery trucks and picked up customer returns
  • Processed payments, made change and provided receipts
  • Received, counted and inspected inventory for delivery
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Enhanced route efficiency by consistently analyzing and optimizing delivery routes.

Sales Representative

Gillespie Ford
05.1996 - 11.2000
  • Greeted customers in timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.
  • Selling both new and used vehicles
  • Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions.
  • Responded to customer questions and requests in prompt and efficient manner.
  • Demonstrating vehicles to clients, explaining their features, functions and benefits.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions of sales agreement.
  • Preparing sold vehicles for customers delivery.
  • Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business.
  • Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.

Education

Business management and Computer operations certification - Business management and Computer operations

National Education Center
San Antonio, Tx
07.1995

Skills

  • Sales proposal creation
  • Workplace Safety
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Resolution-oriented
  • Positive outlook
  • People-oriented
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Dependable
  • Reliable
  • Motivated team player
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Specifications understanding
  • Calibration standards
  • Product Inspection
  • Testing Procedures
  • Product Sampling
  • Technical knowledge

References

References are available on request.

Certification

TX Dot SB 101 - Properties Specialists, TX Dot SB 102- Base Field Specialists, TX Dot SB 201 - Strength Specialist, TX Dot SB 202 - Compression Strength Specialist, TX Dot Level 1A - Plant Production, TX Dot Level 2 - Mix Design Specialist, TX Dot AGG 101 Aggregate Specialist

volunteer

D'Hanis Volunteer Firefighter March 2006 - Present

Respond to emergency situations, such as car accidents and natural disasters, rescue victims and provide first aid, including CPR, mouth-to-mouth breathing and wound care. I am also one of the safety training officers and I have been the secretary for the past 5 years for the department also have my fire fighter I and fire fighter II certifications and am certified in emergency extraction.

Timeline

Quality control technician/soils specialist

Vulcan Materials
10.2006 - Current

Correctional Officer

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
01.2002 - 09.2006

Route Driver

Bud Co
04.2001 - 12.2001

Sales Representative

Gillespie Ford
05.1996 - 11.2000

Business management and Computer operations certification - Business management and Computer operations

National Education Center
Steven De Leon