Quality Control Assurance

Joe Rivera

Philadelphia, PA *****

215-***-**** • ************@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/tai-rivera-06588759/

Quality Control / Financial Analyst

Experienced Quality Control professional with finance and accounting skills; dedicated to ensuring high quality in all products and services provided to customers.

Versatile performer that possesses strong combination of talents and experience that can help any organization’s bottom line. Diligent QA Inspector who understands both the importance and the cost of quality programs. Employs a collaborative style that brings people together towards common goals and objectives. Proven success elevating quality while also positively impacting financial outcomes.

Core Competencies

Quality Inspection/Audit

Inventory Management

Customer Relationships

Financial Analysis

Profit Analysis

Financial Planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Vendor Relations and Negotiation

Microsoft Word, Excel

Professional Experience

PTR Baler & Compactor, Philadelphia, PA 2013 – Present

Senior Quality Assurance Inspector

Accountable for driving quality in all areas of manufacturing for both new and used equipment including balers, compactors, and other recycling and waste disposal equipment.

Complete quality control coverage for a customer base of over 15 national accounts. Responsible for the quality approval for $70M of outgoing inventory. Interact cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement, and other departments to promote seamless daily operations.

Implemented procedures that led to a 33%reduction in warranty claims.

Wrote the Quality Control Manual, which resulted in greater process standardization and improved quality.

Achieved “Customer Recognition Magic Award” and praise from company President.

Fraser Optics LLC, Ivy Land, PA 2010-2012

Quality Assurance Optical Inspector

Performed quality control processes (visual, electronic, heat and water tests) for the high-tech product line of binoculars and lens products manufactured for defense, law enforcement, and public customers.

Enforced strict compliance with quality control standards for optical products and subcomponents

Reclaimed $50K in rejected lenses.

Designed and built the actual dark-room for the recovery of the rejected lenses.

EMS-Formation, Moorestown, NJ 2008-2010

Quality Control Receiving Inspector

Responsible for the quality of purchased and received parts, assemblies, and materials received from 3rd party suppliers and manufacturers.

Entrusted with the authority to approve or reject all incoming items. Inspected received items for conformance to specifications using precision measurement equipment. Leveraged software systems to record inspection and disposition information.

Implemented an approach for sequencing the receipt and inspection of large volumes of electronics from a third party supplier.

Delaware Valley Wholesale Group, Sewell, NJ 2005-2008

Operations Inspector

Ensured quality products reached key accounts and was held solely accountability for making quick and effective decisions regarding the sustainability of outgoing inventory.

Performed daily quality control audits on all inventory items. Quality-checked outbound packaged goods.

Responsible for a 37% reduction in returns by working with problem customers who were suspected of returning unsold product as poor quality. Implemented a quality affirmation process which eliminated most of this behavior.

Additional experience as an Accounting Associate for L. Galleria LLC, CPA, Philadelphia, PA

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (2010)

Temple University, Fox School of Business and Management, Pennsylvania, PA

Dean’s List, 2010

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