Ericka Hall

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Duncan, SC *****

Home Phone: 864-***-**** Email: aczx33@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position that I can utilize my analytical and quality skills to contribute to company and personal growth.

Education

Benedict College

BS, Environmental Health and Science SC, 1995

Work Experience

January 2016 – Present Trelleborg Wheel Systems, Spartanburg, SC

Lab Manager/Process Dev. Engineer

Developed, controlled, and monitored all incoming raw material and associated processes

Conduct testing of rubber compound properties using Rheometer, Mooney Viscosity, Wallace Hardness and other applicable testing procedures according to ASTM standards

Managed testing and approval of raw material suppliers for Spartanburg plant

Created FIFO system to ensure timely use of raw material

Lab consistently exceeded expectations in all customer visits, customer audits, and a successful ISO Integrated Management System registration audit

Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues with minimal impact to production, finishing 2016 with zero rejected materials

February 2010 – January 2016 Cytec Carbon Fiber, Moonville, SC

Lab Technician

Analyzed physical and chemicaql pre-impregnated composites for high temperature applications

Analyze test results using advanced statistical tools and summarize results for reports and presentations

Troubleshoot and repair lab equipment

Perform tests on specific fibers, making sure they meet customer requirements

Document and record test results from trials and prepare results for presentation to management

Perform routine maintenance to ensure equipment reliability

Operate polymer/fiber processing equipment

August 2006 – July 2007 Duke Energy, Huntsville, NC

Lab Technician/Customer Support

Assisted in R&D with field sampling

Tested natural gas and transformer oil

Performed calibrations by purging systems using helium gas

Tested oil samples for color and acidity

Knowledge of proper disposal of PCB’s

Prepared chemical solutions according to standard formulas

January 1999 – May 2006 Continental Tire, Charlotte, NC

QA Lab Technician/Inspector

Tested rubber, polyester, and puncture sealant

Add chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or product batches to correct or establish formulation required to meet specifications

Conducted final tire inspections using calipers, gauges, weight scales, and visualizations

January 1997 – December 1998 Dept. of Juvenile Justice, Columbia, SC

Residential Counselor and Coordinator

Monitored and documented progress and treatment plans for clients

Counseled clients in both one-on-one and group sessions

Assisted clients with social skills and food prep

Relevant Skills

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook, LIMS operating system

Lab Equipment/Technical Skills: UV/Vis Spectrophotometer, FT/IR Spectroscopy, Gas chromatography (GC), ASE, TOC, and HPLC instruments, titrations, tensile strength and hardness testing, stranding, press (heating mold), Kelm (wet-dry), chemical additives, wet chemistry, physical and mechanical testing

References available upon request

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