Quality Assurance

OBJECTIVE:

EDUCATION:

COMPUTER SKILLS

MAJOR

CLASSES

Through my experience and education, my goal is to give my employer a

competitive advantage by becoming better, faster and cheaper while

producing the highest quality goods or services.

Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, AL

o Major: Industrial Management

o Concentration: Quality Systems Management

o Date of Graduation: May 2001

o Certificate of Merit in Industrial Management: Spring 2001

Associate of Science in Business Administration

Shelton State Community College; Tuscaloosa, AL

4 Date of Graduation: December 1998

o Presidents List: Fall 1998

Statistical/Production Software:

Minitab, Data Desk, ProModel, Excel, ChartRunner, WinSPC

Operating Environment:

Windows NT, 95/98/2000/07/10, ME, XP, Vista

Business Tools:

AutoCAD, Spreadsheets, Word Processing, Database, PowerPoint,

FrontPage, HTML, SAP, SQL

Statistics (6 Semesters):

Statistical Quality Control; X-bar, P, R Charting; Scatter Plots;

Histograms

Factory Physics:

WIP, Throughput, Cycle Time, EOQ, MRP, Factory Layout Design, Queuing

Systems, Push/Pull

Scheduling:

JIT, Flow Charting, Forecasting, Aggregate Planning, Inventory

Control, Safety Stock

Computer Simulation:

ProModel Simulations

Computerized to MIS:

System Set up and Design, Problem Solving, Web Page Design

Strategic Management:

Industry & Competitive Analysis, SWOT Analysis, Global Strategies

October 05 - Present

October 04 - October 05

April 03 - October 04

Quality Assurance Technician - Level 2

GAF, Tuscaloosa Alabama

. Safety Auditor, JSA, Provide safety topics to department.

. Assisted in "Ramp Up" of new plant to record-breaking results.

. Performs special continuous improvement/lean projects for local and

corporate quality group.

. Trial management.

. IT/HelpDesk support.

. Purchaser for department

. Maintains Quality Storeroom

. Provides duel role to cover both production lines.

. Database development, maintenance and management of multiple systems

within Access and WinSPC.

. Calibration of equipment to NIST standards.

. Performs monthly environmental water testing

Quality Assurance Manager

Mannington Wood Floors, Epes Alabama

. Oversaw all laboratory activities.

. Managed 3 Lab Technicians.

. Participated in Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt Training.

. Implemented QA strategic plans for $17M expansion project.

. Purchased any needed lab equipment/supplies.

. Created new, all inclusive, production report database.

Quality Assurance Technician

Elk Corporation, Tuscaloosa Alabama

. Responsible for the quality of outgoing product to the customer.

. Oversees the quality of incoming raw materials, processes and finished

product.

. Maintains UL, ASTM certifications/compliance on products.

. Trained operators in new $80M production plant.

. Construction of "Online System" database for real time data entry.

. Assists in prototype and R&D projects for new products.

. Evaluation of claims for quality improvement.

**Achieved Certified Quality Improvement Associate (ASQ)**

**Achieved Certified Quality Technician (ASQ)**

**Achieved Microsoft Access Specialist (Microsoft)**

December 02 - April 03

August 01 - December 02

Data Analysis - Custom software for woodworkers/cabinet builders

Planit Solutions, Tuscaloosa Alabama

. Customized software to customers specifications

. Computer Aided Drawings (CAD)

. Problem solving

Warehouse Associate

Rite Aid Distribution Center; Cottondale Alabama

. Order fulfillment for 350+ national stores.

. Shipping and receiving.

. Daily quality and production standards met.

. Slotting allowances

. Problem solving projects

**Quality Certificate of Achievement**

INTERESTS & HOBBIES

. SCUBA Diver

o Basic Open Water Certification

o Advanced Open Water Certification

. World Changer Volunteer

o Danville VA (1995)

o Riverside CA (1996)

o Peoria IL (1997)

o Pikeville KY (1998)

o Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (1999)

o Savannah GA (2000)

. No Compromise Ministries

. Genealogy

. Woodworking

. Numismatic (aka. Coin Collecting)

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