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Yolanda Smith

Newport News,VA

Summary

Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic and solid industry background. Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Reliable and works well in varying conditions.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Mt/Pt Inspector

Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News, VA
01.2023 - 06.2025
  • Inspected finished products for quality and accuracy according to customer specifications.
  • Reviewed drawings, blueprints, and other documents for conformance with established standards.
  • Performed detailed visual inspections of parts and assemblies to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.

Production Worker

Smithfield Foods, Inc
Smithfield, VA
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
  • Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.

CSR

Alorica
Newport News, VA
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
  • Assisted customers with making payments or establishing payment plans to bring accounts current.

Warehouse General Laborer

Smithfield Foods, Inc
Smithfield, VA
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
  • Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
  • Maintained work environments safe and efficient at all times.

Housekeeping Room Attendant

Great Wolf Lodge
Williamsburg, VA
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
  • Removed all trash from rooms and replaced liners to wastebaskets.
  • Dusted and cleaned woodwork, walls, ceilings, upholstered furniture, draperies and carpets.
  • Conducted inventory of linens, cleaning supplies and toiletries and restocked housekeeping carts and storage closets.
  • Inspected each room for cleanliness, utilizing checklist to meet company standards.

Housekeeper

Kiln Creek Golf Club And Resort
Newport News, VA
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Swept and vacuumed floors, hallways and stairwells.
  • Swept and damp-mopped private stairways and hallways.
  • Maintained exceptional guest satisfaction by working closely with management and reporting feedback from customers.
  • Returned vacant rooms to occupant-ready status by deep cleaning, changing linens, restocking inventory and removing trash.
  • Washed and polished glass windows and doors to keep entryways clear and professional.
  • Supplied guests with extra towels and toiletries when requested.
  • Stocked toilet tissue and paper towels, as well as other restroom supplies.

Material Handler

Exchange Aafes
Newport News, VA
04.2018 - 05.2019

Pick merchandise to be shipped to customer.

Obtain forklift license and drive forklift.

Once finished with one location go and obtain a different location.

Production Worker

Smithfield Foods Inc.
Smithfield, VA
08.2015 - 05.2017

Salt and pack meats.

Work on machines to net meats

Flow team/ Sales team member

Target
Williamsburg, VA
12.2013 - 08.2015

Stock items on sales floor.

Work as sales floor associate and also cashier as needed

Housekeeper

Lexington George Washington Inn
Williamsburg, VA
07.2006 - 08.2010

Receive paperwork of rooms.

Go through and Clean and sanitize rooms.

Change sheet, make beds and take out trash.

I usually cleaned 17 hotel rooms per day.

Education

GED -

Centura College
Newport News, VA

Skills

  • Strategic thinker
  • Initiative to work independently
  • Loading and loading protocols
  • Material handling
  • Order picking
  • Forklift driving
  • Manufacturing support

Timeline

Mt/Pt Inspector

Newport News Shipbuilding
01.2023 - 06.2025

Production Worker

Smithfield Foods, Inc
04.2022 - 08.2022

CSR

Alorica
11.2021 - 03.2022

Warehouse General Laborer

Smithfield Foods, Inc
08.2020 - 05.2021

Housekeeping Room Attendant

Great Wolf Lodge
03.2020 - 08.2020

Housekeeper

Kiln Creek Golf Club And Resort
07.2019 - 11.2019

Material Handler

Exchange Aafes
04.2018 - 05.2019

Production Worker

Smithfield Foods Inc.
08.2015 - 05.2017

Flow team/ Sales team member

Target
12.2013 - 08.2015

Housekeeper

Lexington George Washington Inn
07.2006 - 08.2010

GED -

Centura College
Yolanda Smith