*** ****** ***** ** . **** Ann, New York *****
Phone 518-***-**** . E-mail *************@*****.***
Nicole Cody
Objective
Highly motivated individual seeking a position that will
utilize my diligence, experience, knowledge and ambition to
constantly grow with a company and to learn a variety of tasks
while adding value and contributing to the company. Pursuing a
full-time, entry-level position, with the possibility of
future advancement and long term growth with a company.
Summary of qualifications
2007- Present Navilyst Medical, Inc. Glens Falls, NY
Quality Trainer II
responsible for overseeing the training process, providing
assistance and guidance to Supervisors, Trainer I's and other
manufacturing employees, providing on-the-job training and
classroom training for manufacturing and clerical employees
producing training materials (PowerPoint presentations,
corresponding assessments), assisting Supervisors with
technical writing of Op Codes (Operating Procedures), SOP's
(Standard Operating Procedures) and GOI's (Graphic Operating
Instructions)
create new templates and assist in revise company documents to
help improve documentation efficiencies while establishing
consistency between many areas which helps maintain
compliances
due to my strong communication skills, willingness to learn,
ability to teach others and my past experiences, I was
recruited to provide training on new system
my inquisitiveness has allowed me to acquire a diverse amount
of skills ranging from quality inspection of products (x-ray
of sterilized products), assisting in assembling and packaging
of kits in an attempt to decrease back order quantities and
assisting document control with verification of data during
conversion on new system and auditing travelers after new
system has gone live in order to ensure compliance and
accuracy
created projects for myself that consist of revising
procedures that maintain consistency throughout the company,
increase clarity and I bring a different perspective and ideas
to the Supervisors to help improve quality, maintain
compliance
present PowerPoint presentations at new hire orientations
discussing the company policies on Good Documentation
Practices and general company overview of the products and
history
organize meetings w/management & manufacturing to help
increase communication between the areas; efforts to make
improvements and lean where necessary
In-Process Inspections- develop (new presentations/testing)
and present training materials; received many
thanks/compliments for improved training and patience
perform area compliance audits in preparation for real time
audits; ensures people are adequately following and
understanding procedures; also determines if documentations
need modifications to better suit manufacturing needs
applied my photography and graphic design education to create
and enhance training materials that enable others to better
understand and perform their job responsibilities
Quality Assurance Inspector
my attentiveness allowed me to succeed in discovering one
piece out of thirty thousand that was non-conforming prior to
being shipped to a customer
performed accurate and precise investigations, testing and
documentation with minimal supervision using various
procedures as needed
audited travelers and sterilized/finished goods from
manufacturing for conformance
performed investigations associated with corrective action
plans and to determine the scope of non-conforming material
competent in using calibrated measuring equipment, e.g.
calipers, heise leak testers, hydrostatic high pressure
testing equipment (sc pump),
able to read, comprehend and apply information from
corresponding blueprints
supported QA Engineering in all related tasks including
validations, investigations, data documentation and report
writing
recruited to be a part of a new procedure of operations in the
creation of GOI's (Graphic Operating Instructions).
Participated in daily meetings offering new and alternative
ideas for the construction of these new procedures
Client Talent Specialist- Human Resources
responsible for designed and posting weekly/monthly
advertisements to recruit new employees for Boston Scientific,
currently Navilyst Medical
conducted job fairs and coordinated prescreening interviews of
potential applicants while maintaining strong, ethical
interpersonal skills with each diverse person
daily data entry of pertinent information into Excel
spreadsheets
organized confidential employee records and leaned out where
necessary
participated in weekly/monthly online training courses to
improve speed, accuracy and knowledge of procedures and
guidelines pertaining to human resources and recruiting
Education
2003-2006 State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz,
NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography (minor in Graphic Design)
Graduated Cum Laude. Major GPA 3.46; Overall GPA 3.36
Course work included:
The Constructed Image (studio); Large Format; Photo in
Context; Time Based Video; Digital Photo Imaging; Typography;
Visual Language II (web design); Art of the Western World I;
Art Seminar; Early 20th Century Art; Art of the Later 20th
Century; Basic Printmaking
2001-2003 Adirondack Community College Queensbury, NY
Associates of Applied Science- Communications and Media Arts
Graduated Magna Cum Laude. Deans List- 4 semesters. Nominated
for Academic Achievement Award in 2003
Course work included:
Basic, Studio and Intermediate Photography; Basic Design &
Drawing I; Electronic Imaging; Photo Illustration; Art of the
Western World II
professional Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Oracle
and Agile programs, Photoshop CS, In Design, Fireworks, Flash,
Illustrator, Dreamweaver
Seminar Training- attended self-improvement seminars in How to
Write Effective Policies, Assertive Communication Skills for
Women, Business Writing and Grammar Skills, Conflict
Management Skills for Women and Excelling as a First-Time
Manager or Supervisor
self-motivated, able to multi-task and work efficiently in a
fast-paced environment
able to learn and process new challenges quickly
effectively work with teams or individually
self-motivated, always striving to do more. My drive has
enabled me to become an entrepreneur; Owner of Cody Creations
Photography.
References
Will furnish upon request.
Additional STrengths & Skills
punctual and committed
good interpersonal skills
work diligently and work to improve my good decision making
and problem solving abilities
willing and eager to learn; always looking for additional
responsibilities
project optimism and positivity in people and their work
environments