Yolanda Alvarado
Glencoe,MN
Summary
Dynamic QA Tech Lead at Michael Foods with a proven track record in team performance management and quality assurance. Expertly mentored junior staff while developing a comprehensive 10-year technology roadmap. Recognized for enhancing team capabilities and implementing effective training programs, driving operational excellence and productivity improvements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Tech Lead
Michael Foods
10.2013 - Current
- Provided educational expertise and mentoring to junior team members.
- Teamed on development of technology roadmap spanning 10 years.
- Supervised work of programmers, designers and technicians, assigned tasks and monitored performance against targets.
- Analyzed work to generate logic for new systems, procedures and tests.
- Conducted data modeling, performance and integration testing.
Lead Tech
Apex
09.2009 - 02.2012
- Implemented, configured, and optimized safety standards.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
- Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members and utilized proven management techniques to cut work flow downtime and maximize revenues.
Leader
Elkay Wood Products
10.2004 - 06.2008
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Maintained team flexibility and embraced change to adapt within dynamic markets.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Trained employees on [Product or Service] and assigned duties.
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Education
High School Diploma -
BL-H HS
Hector, MN06-2002
Skills
- Team performance management
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Gym Workouts
- Dancing
- Music
- enjoy my little family lots of peace and calm relax
Timeline
QA Tech Lead
Michael Foods
10.2013 - Current
Lead Tech
Apex
09.2009 - 02.2012
Leader
Elkay Wood Products
10.2004 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
BL-H HS