Tiara Walker
Camden,TN
Summary
Dynamic professional with strong communication skills and supervisory experience, adept at enhancing operational efficiency at ConAgra Mills. Proven track record in quality management and data analysis, utilizing computer proficiency and spreadsheet development to drive improvements. Committed to fostering collaboration and achieving high standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finishing Clerk
Palmer Tools
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
- Monitored and tracked budgets and expenses.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff, approximately 30 communications daily.
Preschool Teacher
Northwest TN Headstart
07.2017 - 11.2021
- Monitored 18 students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Quality Specialist
ConAgra Foods Inc
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Communicated with audit staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate interval.
- Articulated audit findings, risks and detailed recommendations to upper management through written reports and oral presentations
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
Quality Team Lead/Lab Manager
ConAgra Mills
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Reassessed quality control measures at systemic level to proactively identify non-conformances.
- Adapted procedures to mitigate issues and improve deficiencies.
- Revised and drafted policies and procedures to address deficiencies comprehensively.
- Performed testing to assess product effectiveness, alignment with designed purpose and adaptations for other purposes.
- Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
Quality Manager in Training
ConAgra Mills
06.2009 - 08.2010
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Provided observations, took measurements, and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.
- Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05.2009
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Supervisory experience
- Multitasker
- Computer proficient
- Spreadsheet development
- Database entry
- Standard operating procedures
- Equipment management
Certification
Certified Internal Auditor
Certified Early Childhood Educator
Timeline
Finishing Clerk
Palmer Tools
11.2021 - 11.2023
Preschool Teacher
Northwest TN Headstart
07.2017 - 11.2021
Quality Specialist
ConAgra Foods Inc
05.2013 - 06.2014
Quality Team Lead/Lab Manager
ConAgra Mills
08.2010 - 05.2013
Quality Manager in Training
ConAgra Mills
06.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology
University of Tennessee
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