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Tara Cafferty

Moses Lake,WA

Summary

Diverse background in lean manufacturing, writing and following standard work procedures, as well as customer service. Efficient and complete work in a timely and safe manner, regarded well by fellow co-workers as trustworthy and dependable. The ability to learn new tasks or procedures quickly.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Specialist

Terex Corporation
Moses Lake, WA
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Delivered quality products with effective use of control procedures and good inspection skills.
  • Met customer demand by working extra shifts and consistently exceeding production quotas.
  • Assisted with maintaining good manufacturing practices on assembly production line.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order by checking settings and operation, troubleshooting problems and completing basic repairs.

Assistant Store Leader

GameStop
Moses Lake, WA
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Ensuring that all products are in good condition and priced accurately
  • Assisting customers with repairs or exchanges of damaged products
  • Monitoring inventory levels of store merchandise and ensuring they are maintained at appropriate levels
  • Ensuring that store displays and promotional materials are updated regularly to reflect new products or upcoming events
  • Training new employees on company policies and procedures, including computer systems, cash handling, and customer service practices
  • Ensuring that merchandise is displayed attractively and invitingly, according to company standards
  • Supervising the activities of store personnel to ensure that customer needs are met efficiently and effectively
  • Establishing and enforcing rules and regulations for employees to follow
  • Maintaining relationships with vendors to ensure steady supply of products
  • Created staff schedules, approved requested time off and updated reports.
  • Liaised with store manager to set up visually appealing layout for store merchandise.

Bartender/Server

Sporty's
Moses Lake, WA
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Handles responsibilities for many different positions throughout each shift, including; bartender, server, food runner, and busser
  • Well established bar with dozens of regulars, learned names and drinks of over 50+ bar patrons over the course of time employed
  • Other responsibilities included, cash handling, keeping a clean and organized work environment, and providing a high level of customer service
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.

Bartender/Brewery/Server

Ten Pin Brewing Company
Moses Lake, WA
12.2017 - 03.2019
  • Participate in brewery events such as Tap Takeovers, to be the face of the company and promote our beers
  • Travel to other cities to speak with accounts and keep them up to date on new products and upcoming ones and to get new accounts when possible
  • Provide excellent customer service as a bartender and server, as well as complete side tasks to keep tap house clean and inviting for guests
  • Bartender includes manager duties to assist servers in their day to day tasks
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.

Loader (Seasonal)

Hunot Retardant Company
Moses Lake, WA
05.2017 - 10.2018
  • Contracted through the U.S Forest Service to load fire planes with retardant in a safe and efficient manner to get planes back out to fires as quickly as possible
  • Trained in fire safety
  • Daily re-circulation of retardant tanks to keep product consistent and take samples to ensure it's of a high quality
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork

Bartender/ Assistant Bar Manager

Dawson's
Moses Lake, WA
04.2017 - 11.2017
  • Responsible for opening and closing the bar, keeping the bar clean and ready for customers
  • Mixing cocktails and pouring beer
  • Recording any incidents that happen during the day in the bar log
  • Assisting bar manager with scheduling and learning payroll
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.

Team Lead/Production Specialist

Terex Corporation, Moses Lake
Moses Lake, WA
10.2011 - 10.2015
  • Worked in a takt time position in various stations on the line
  • Have a vast knowledge of many positions on the line including final quality audit prior to shipping units to customers
  • Assisting fellow team members throughout the day to ensure the line stays on schedule
  • Followed all standard work to ensure quality and safety guidelines were met
  • Installed options like welders and airline packages per customer request as well as troubleshooting and fixing issues that arose with units after assembly
  • Worked in unit conversions to meet customer demand
  • Terex/ Team Lead Shipping & Service parts, oversaw daily shipments out of the facility and coordinated with North Bend facility to organize shipping paperwork as per standards
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
  • Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.

Production Specialist VS2

Genie Industries
Moses Lake, WA
01.2007 - 10.2008
  • Worked in the production line in various stations and later tested units and calibrated them after assembly to ensure they functioned in the proper parameters respectively
  • Was called in to troubleshoot end of the line operating issues
  • Became a practical trainer for all units and forklifts/tugs/golf carts
  • Trained and gave practical exam for any team member needing to operate any of aforementioned equipment
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Press Operator

Takata
Moses Lake, WA
11.2005 - 10.2006
  • Produced propellant slugs for use in vehicle airbags while maintaining the quality standards for weight, thickness, and density to ensure proper and safe inflation of airbags
  • Sampled product and entered data into a tracking computer for quality assurance department
  • Periodically performed maintenance on presses such as, tool swaps and lubing and cleaning
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.

Education

AA Degree (not Complete) - for arts and science

Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, Wa

H.S. Diploma -

Moses Lake High School
Moses Lake, WA
06.2000

Skills

  • Bartending
  • Customer Service
  • Computer Skills
  • Manufacturing Experience
  • Leadership Experience
  • Quality Audits
  • Quality Assurance
  • Food Handler
  • Assessments
  • Sales: Influence & Negotiation
  • Customer service
  • Understanding, pouring, and mixing drink orders
  • Engaging with Diverse Customers
  • Safety and Cleanliness Standards
  • Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
  • Writing and following standard work procedures

Timeline

Production Specialist

Terex Corporation
06.2022 - 10.2022

Assistant Store Leader

GameStop
10.2021 - 06.2022

Bartender/Server

Sporty's
03.2019 - 11.2019

Bartender/Brewery/Server

Ten Pin Brewing Company
12.2017 - 03.2019

Loader (Seasonal)

Hunot Retardant Company
05.2017 - 10.2018

Bartender/ Assistant Bar Manager

Dawson's
04.2017 - 11.2017

Team Lead/Production Specialist

Terex Corporation, Moses Lake
10.2011 - 10.2015

Production Specialist VS2

Genie Industries
01.2007 - 10.2008

Press Operator

Takata
11.2005 - 10.2006

AA Degree (not Complete) - for arts and science

Big Bend Community College

H.S. Diploma -

Moses Lake High School

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