Travis Deon McReynolds
*.************@*****.***
Permanent Address
Lowndesboro, AL 36752
OBJECTIVE: Seeking an opportunity to secure a Quality Control/Assurance position
with this company and use my past experience to help the company to
meet and surpass both short-term and long-term goals.
EDUCATION: Alabama A&M University, Normal, Alabama
Bachelor of Science Degree in Agribusiness Management
Conferred: Date of Completion May 13, 2011
GPA 3.4 (Cum Laude)
Key Skills:
Identifying problems and suggesting solutions
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment
Using data to substantiate decision-making
Understanding and implementing rules and regulations
Knowledge of audit standards
Paying close attention to detail
Writing up reports for quality managers
Relating well to others
Eager to develop new and specialized skills
EXPERIENECE:
Afghanistan Veteran, Bagram, (Operation Enduring Freedom)
Nov. 2013 – Oct. 2014
Served as team leader for a team of 5 soldiers
Conducted heavy equipment operations on BAF (construction and
demolition)
Served as a safety personnel on over 22 projects
Prepared Risk Assessments, Safe Work Method Statements and
compliance reports
Created and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Managed site set-up and organization of equipment and employees
Participated in convoy security to ensure safe travel for other soldiers
Smithfield-Farmland Packing Co., Tar Heel, NC (QA/QC Supervisor)
Angelica Neikirk (QA Manager)
June. 2013 – Present
Made sure that everything from raw materials to finished product met
quality and safety standards specified in the purchasing documentation
Trained and supervised team of 25 Quality Assurance professionals.
Streamlined development and QA processes. Established and managed
test automation infrastructure that allowed development and QA to more
efficiently work together.
Help to decrease customer-reported defects by almost 50%.
Introduced cross-training for QA and production management
Took part in programs that enhanced communication between
development, QA and training
Formulated plans and monitored actual results against plans.
Resolved customer complaints and responded to emails from customers
regarding product
Smithfield-Farmland Packing Co., Tar Heel, NC (QA/QC Technician)
Oct. 2012 – June 2013
Conducted internal audits of activities and records to ensure the products
are in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Accountable for ensuring all OSHA and job related health and safety
regulations.
Collected production samples for pre-test and post-test of the facility and
employees.
Upheld overall consumer consumption regulations (USDA standard)
Monitored and ensured proper housekeeping practices are adhered to
conduct stability and capability testing to ensure product integrity.
Compiled, analyzed, and generated technically written inspection reports
that record results in order to identify problem areas and diagnose root
cause, corrective, and preventative action where necessary.
Performed safety inspections ensuring compliance with OSHA and NFPA
safety standards.
Koch’s Food, Montgomery, AL (Quality Control Inspector)
June 2011 – Sept. 2012
Inspected all poultry product for optimal quality
Prepared reports to manage quality level of product
Supervised production and ensured that the needs of the consumers were
met.
Monitored employees and equipment used during inspection and
production process.
Helped design new and effective ways to improve the quality of poultry
product while reducing the downturn.
Participated in various meetings and discussions related to the quality
issue
U.S Army Reserve 663rd Engineering Unit, Decatur, AL (Heavy
Equipment Operator) May 2009 - Present
Active operator of heavy machinery (dozier, loader, hyex, scraper, crane,
and etc...
Take part in various construction and demolition projects (roads,
buildings, and etc...
Teach the values of leadership and hard work
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Operating Systems:
DOS, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98, and
Windows 95 Hardware: IBM compatible PC, Macintosh
Software: Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database programs
ORGANIZATION: Collegiate FFA Chapter
Agribusiness Club
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) certified
Received the Army Medal of Achievement
Licensed MAC 50 crane operator
Received a Medal of Excellence from Command Sergeant Major Oddo
Received the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) award
REFERENCES: Available Upon Request