Rick A. Houston

***** ******** **,

Zephyrhills,FL 33541

acf4oz@r.postjobfree.com

828-***-****

Summary

Motivated and highly efficient individual seeking opportunity to utilize my experience and training; offering strong

manufacturing / production background.

Familiar with Lean Manufacturing philosophy.

Ability to work alone with limited supervision, as well as in team setting.

Available to work any shift and overtime.

Quick learner willing to learn new skills to improve job performance.

My hope is that my achievements and experience will afford me the opportunity to be a part of your team.

Key Skills:

Instructing / Training

Quality Control

Machine Set-up

Machine Operations

Mechanical Aptitude

Safety Oriented

Customer Relations

Sales / Marketing

Account Management

Experience

Supervisor (promotion)

06/2013 to 07/2014

G.S.P. Transportation ( Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar Rent a Car)

Arden, NC

Supervised the operation of satisfying reservations and walk up opportunities in the rental car industry.

I supervised three brands.

Also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the fleet on hand.

This was an H.L.E. operation.

(three employees)

Production Supervisor (promotion) / Quality Assurance Inspector

01/2009 to 12/2010

Haywood Vocational Opportunities (HVO)

Waynesville, NC

Oversaw packaging of medical supplies for eye surgery kits

Supervised and trained 16 employees to perform job duties efficiently

Inspected products on production for quality and assured packaging met guidelines

(16 employees)

Operator / Trainer / Technician

09/1996 to 10/2005

Corning, Inc.

Wilmington, NC

Operated laser equipment and machinery to meet production needs

Trained potential new hires to achieve production status

As a Temporary Technician, performed level I & II repairs on laser equipment

Worked with engineering staff on level III repairs, as well as new product developments and

improvements on existing equipment

Responsible for entering utilization data daily

Member of Safety Team

Sales Representative

06/1986 to 09/1996

Coastal Beverage Company

Wilmington, NC

Awarded Salesperson of the Year by The Cape Fear Sales and Marketing Association

Provided on-time deliveries, marketing, and excellent customer service to 12 major food chain accounts

Obtained shelf space from competitors

Education

North Carolina Silver Career Readiness Certificate

Blue Ridge Community College

Flat Rock, NC

A+ Certification

Southeastern Community College

Whiteville, NC

E.M.T. 1 Certification

Valencia Community College

Orlando, FL

Fundamentals for Advanced manufacturing Certification

A.B.Technical Community College

Eden,NC

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