William Ellis
Decherd,TN
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Tester with background in automation and extensive experience working with clients and implementing standard quality assurance processes.
Skilled Quality Control Inspector focused on performing appropriate and useful analysis of products and component materials in order to drive quality improvements in manufacturing environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Inspector
Dexter Axle
Decherd, TN
02.2019 - Current
- Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling of product quality.
- Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
- Kept detailed notes of product functionality, specifications and appearance.
- Routinely checked measuring equipment to resolve testing problems.
- Recorded defects and coordinated issue resolution with development team and functional leads.
- Inspected and packaged products meticulously according to manufacturing specifications.
Correctional Officer
Lincoln County Sheriff Office
Fayetteville, TN
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
Injection Molding Machine Operator
Baxter
Winchester, TN
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Maintained safety while using ultrasonic welding tools, heavyweight scales and forklifts
- Worked in team of technicians in quickly changing environment, adhering to all safety protocols and company processes.
- Troubleshot issues with molds, pipes, belts, chains and [Type] equipment.
- Updated documentation procedures by introducing [Software] for slitting, core-tag, box label, training and quality document creation.
Filled Welding Tanks
Sexton Welding
Tullahoma, TN
01.2015 - 07.2016
Sales Associate
NAPPA
Huntingdon, TN
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
Pizza Chef
T Birds Pizza
McKenzie, TN
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Wiped down counters and food prep stations using bleach and clean cloths.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Cooked pizza, calzones, stromboli and pasta.
- Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipe and added toppings, cheese and sauce for unique pies.
- Collaborated with manager immediately when serious equipment failures occurred to resolve quickly and avoid slow-downs.
- Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals and processing cash and credit card payments.
Mental Health Worker
Generations
McKenzie, TN
02.2011 - 04.2013
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
Welder
Private Contracting
Fort Meade, FL
09.2008 - 01.2011
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
Personal Trainer
Flex
McKenzie, TN
11.2006 - 08.2008
- Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
- Curbed learning time by developing customer rapport during training sessions.
- Met health education and wellness objectives with implementation of new training programs.
- Created inspirational physical training initiatives to foster healthy lifestyle decisions.
- Built customer loyalty by smoothly executing training initiatives.
Hay Loader
Tommy Amos
McKenzie, TN
07.2004 - 09.2006
- Operated forklifts to shift large containers of materials and crops ready for sale.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mckenzie High School
Mckenzie, TN04.2008
Skills
- Manual and Finger Dexterity
- Critical Thinking
- Instrument Calibration
- Blueprint Reading
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Inspection and Testing Reports
- Packaging and Shipping Support
- Information Ordering
- Performance Monitoring
- Perceptual Speed
- Defect Removal
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Quality Control
- Forklift Training
Timeline
Quality Inspector
Dexter Axle
02.2019 - Current
Correctional Officer
Lincoln County Sheriff Office
10.2016 - 12.2018
Injection Molding Machine Operator
Baxter
08.2016 - 10.2016
Sales Associate
NAPPA
03.2015 - 06.2016
Filled Welding Tanks
Sexton Welding
01.2015 - 07.2016
Pizza Chef
T Birds Pizza
05.2013 - 01.2015
Mental Health Worker
Generations
02.2011 - 04.2013
Welder
Private Contracting
09.2008 - 01.2011
Personal Trainer
Flex
11.2006 - 08.2008
Hay Loader
Tommy Amos
07.2004 - 09.2006
High School Diploma -
Mckenzie High School