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Wendy Zavala

Wendy Zavala

Fort Wayne,IN

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Homeschool Teacher

Robinwood Academy
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2011 - Current
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive homeschool curriculum for students of all ages.
  • Created lesson plans, activities, and assessments to assess student progress in their learning journey.
  • Planned field trips to various educational institutions to enhance the classroom experience.
  • Maintained records of student attendance, grades, and performance evaluations.
  • Assisted students in finding additional resources outside of the traditional classroom setting.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs while maintaining core curricular objectives.
  • Integrated hands-on activities into instruction whenever possible in order to promote deeper understanding of content material.
  • Managed a variety of tasks related to daily operations including grading assignments, creating reports.
  • Developed lesson plans based on student strengths and weaknesses.
  • Managed simultaneous needs of 5 children with organized schedules.
  • Supported digital online delivery of lessons and materials in home-based environment.
  • Implemented strategies to incorporate movement and exercise for children's' well-being.
  • Oversaw yearly budget to effectively purchase needed supplies, resources and memberships for children's educational needs.
  • Delivered effective education based on sound principles and clear objectives.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.

Homemaker

Zavala Household
Fort Wayne, IN
03.2009 - Current
  • Coordinated schedules for multiple appointments and activities while managing time efficiently for a family of 2 adults and 5 children.
  • Created and balanced budgets to pay bills and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Established and maintained medical care and follow up for the family.
  • Organized recreational activities for the family including walks , sports , games and crafts.
  • Planned , purchased and prepared meals
  • Vacuumed , mopped , dusted , operated washing machine and dryer , washed dishes

Direct Supervisor

Group Dekko
RobinwoodGarett, IN
01.2006 - 07.2007
  • Monitored and evaluated employee performance, providing feedback and guidance to ensure high-quality standards.
  • Developed strategies to improve efficiency of department operations, resulting in increased productivity.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss job expectations, provide feedback, and set individual goals.
  • Resolved conflicts among employees through effective communication and mediation techniques.
  • Ensured compliance with organizational policies, procedures, safety regulations, labor laws.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, vacation days taken, overtime worked.
  • Participated in executive meetings to provide input on strategic decisions.
  • Performed personnel reviews to determine salary increases or promotions based on performance.
  • Consulted with management regarding changes needed in order to meet business objectives.
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
  • Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.

Quality Control Inspector

Group Dekko
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
  • Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
  • Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
  • Performed first article inspection on incoming raw materials.
  • Maintained records of all nonconforming products and completed corrective actions as required.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems related to product design or manufacturing processes.
  • Trained new employees on proper use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
  • Assisted engineering department with design verification tests as needed.
  • Reviewed customer complaints and identified potential sources of quality issues.
  • Participated in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Generated reports summarizing inspection results, defect trends, and other statistical data.
  • Adhered strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines at all times.
  • Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
  • Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
  • Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
  • Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
  • Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
  • Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
  • Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production and efficiency problems.
  • Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
  • Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
  • Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
  • Selected samples for use as test models.
  • Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
  • Positioned components, parts or materials for testing.
  • Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
  • Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
  • Calibrated products to match design and operational specifications.
  • Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations.
  • Cleaned and calibrated dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges prior to tests.
  • Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
  • Provided safety information to contractors, engineers, or test equipment operators.

Education

GED -

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2000

Skills

  • Employee Supervision
  • Inspection Documentation
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Recordkeeping
  • Product Inspection
  • Blueprint Understanding
  • Visual Inspections
  • Inspections and Reviews
  • Report Generation
  • Quality Control
  • Database Management
  • Inspection Procedures
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Production Experience
  • Operations Management
  • Schedule Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Analytics
  • Staff Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Lesson Planning
  • Virtual Classroom Management
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Assignment Grading
  • Student Engagement
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Effective Listening
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Schedule Management
  • Curriculum Development

Timeline

Homeschool Teacher

Robinwood Academy
06.2011 - Current

Homemaker

Zavala Household
03.2009 - Current

Direct Supervisor

Group Dekko
01.2006 - 07.2007

Quality Control Inspector

Group Dekko
01.2000 - 01.2006

GED -

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

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