AARON SHIRLEY 706-***-****

acapem@r.postjobfree.com (email)

QUALITY LEADER

Results-oriented in business and productivity. Experienced leader with strong interpersonal skills

and ensuring quality standards are met. Self-motivated with a background in operations,

communications, and improvement initiatives. Military veteran with technical business support

skills and a proven ability to meet organizational goals on time and maximize profitability.

AREAS OF STRENGTH

Strategic Marketing Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

Quality Assurance/ Inspections Communication (Written and Verbal)

Supervisory leadership/ Management Operational Planning

Customer relations/ development Training/ Problem Solving

Expense reduction/ Profitability Finances/ Budgeting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Olympic Steel, Winder, Ga

2011-2013 Operations Supervisor

Managed up to 12 employees in 3 departments. Coordinated workflow processes between sales

and operational departments. Responsible for the overall quality for finished products and

reduced issues that cause potential slowdowns. Provided daily reports to management, trained

employees, and led process improvement actions. Supported the supply chain by monitoring the

use of items used in conjunction with sales and production

• Increased revenue by spearheading the introduction of specialty metals processing

• Restructured previous methods to boost blanking production by more than 25%

• Reduced wait time and consumable expenses by more than half by incorporating new

self-sufficiency methods.

Southern Quality Built, Moultrie, Ga

2010-2011

Sales consultant/ Estimator

Achieved new customers by utilizing marketing and advertising techniques. Formulated

competitive estimates that supported company growth. Analyzed market conditions and

developed sales strategies supported by the data.

North American Stainless, Pendergrass, Ga

2007-2010

Quality Inspector/ Department leader

Directly responsible for the quality of processed materials and ensured they met customer

specifications. Maintained calibration, ISO, and production records to meet organizational

standards. Utilized quality instruments for product consistency and metric records. Inspected

processed material and identified methods to maintain quality specifications while increasing

tons produced.

• Consistently maintained less than a .2% customer rejection for quality

• Led the operations to produce more than 50 tons of prime material daily

U.S. Marine Corps, 29 Palms, CA 2002-2006

Unit leader/ Liaison manager

Ensured the safety, training, and organization of up to 25 Marines to achieve mission success.

Held secret clearance and received an Honorable discharge after active service. Planned,

implemented, and upgraded security and communication measures for the protection of computer

networks and information.

• Responsible for the search and seizure of over 1400 high threat detainees

• Recorded and accounted for sensitive evidence and over $1.5 million during Operation

Iraqi Freedom

• Single-handedly coordinated the training and safety to ensure the successful qualification

of 73 Marines with their service weapons

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Business Management, University of Phoenix, Jan. 2013

Associate of Arts in Business, University of Phoenix 2010

High School Diploma, Colquitt County High, Moultrie, Ga 2002

EMAIL: acapem@r.postjobfree.com PHONE: 706-***-****

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