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Teresa Tidwell

Russellville,AL

Summary

Methodical and detail-oriented Quality Systems Auditor skilled in checking production lines, workers and materials to maintain strict standards. Approaches each stage with systematic and analytical mindset, breaking down processes to identify and correct costly deficiencies. Proven skills in driving important change in manufacturing production environments. Successful at standardizing compliance review and correction across all business areas. Efficient and accurate team player with demonstrated success in working in manufacturing environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Systems Auditor

North American Lighting, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
  • Participated in compliance inquiries and provided interpretation of data to guide investigators in creation of Corrective and Preventive Actions.
  • Reviewed work instructions and production strategies to verify compliance with established standards.
  • Completed timely quality reports highlighting deficiencies and recommending corrective actions in support of Quality Department and Manufacturing Departments.
  • Inspected work areas regularly to identify safety practices, quality control procedures and worker actions in need of improvement.
  • Scheduled and executed 51 yearly audits.
  • Travel to North American Lighting's sister plants to support Quality Systems Auditors in preparation of IATF audits.
  • Compiled research data into audit reports and shared with North American Management in daily Production Meeting.
  • Document control of Standard Operating Sheets, Machine Control sheets, Quality Control Inspection Sheets, Preventive Maintenance Sheets and Temporary Documents.

Quality Auditor I, Quality Control Operator, New Launch Auditor, Press Operator, Material Handler

North American Lighting, Inc
06.2013 - Current
  • Supports Quality Engineering through dimensional studies
  • Performs dimensional inspection of components using standard measuring tools (i.e Micometers, calipers.etc) as required
  • Assist in product gauging activities, development RnR, capability, special customer studies
  • Performs quality control inspections of finished parts for compliance with quality standards and product specifications
  • Performed continuous random spot reviews of daily log pages, non-routine and work package contents for completeness, correct use of appropriate references and approved data.
  • Inspected work areas regularly to identify safety practices, quality control procedures and worker actions in need of improvement.
  • Completed timely quality reports highlighting deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
  • Participated in compliance inquiries and provided interpretation of data to guide investigators in creation of Corrective and Preventive Actions.

Administrative Assistant

Holt, Mussleman, Kelley & Morgan
08.2009 - 07.2012
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.

Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

Medley & Medley
01.2007 - 08.2009
  • Met with clients and other legal professionals to discuss case details
  • Completed case research via LexisNexis and Westlaw databases
  • Conducted client interviews and all client intake services
  • Managed communication with courts regarding status of petitions and granted orders
  • Drafted legal complaints, summons and interrogatories
  • Composed and typed routine letters of correspondence
  • Issued subpoenas for all necessary records in preparation for trials
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.

Administrative Assistant

Jester & Jenkins, PC
06.2005 - 01.2007
  • Managed receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information
  • Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files
  • Wrote reports and correspondence from dictation and handwritten notes

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, computer programming

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Associate of Science - Computer Informations Systems, Computer Programming

Northwest Shoals Community College
Phil Campbell, AL
1984

Skills

  • Standards Compliance
  • Quality Control Processes
  • Data Capture and Analysis
  • Dimensional Measurement
  • Corrective Action Recommendations
  • Quality Control Data Compilation
  • Quality Issue Identification
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Audit Assistance
  • Internal Auditing
  • Six Sigma Methodologies

Timeline

Quality Systems Auditor

North American Lighting, Inc.
08.2022 - Current

Quality Auditor I, Quality Control Operator, New Launch Auditor, Press Operator, Material Handler

North American Lighting, Inc
06.2013 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Holt, Mussleman, Kelley & Morgan
08.2009 - 07.2012

Administrative Assistant/Office Manager

Medley & Medley
01.2007 - 08.2009

Administrative Assistant

Jester & Jenkins, PC
06.2005 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, computer programming

University of North Alabama

Associate of Science - Computer Informations Systems, Computer Programming

Northwest Shoals Community College
Teresa Tidwell