Ferge Edwards
Winterville, GA *****
*************@*****.***
Summary
Dedicated professional seeking to leverage skills and promote continued professional successes. Bringing a solid strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills with an energizing commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and safety protocols.
Skills
●Customer Relations
●Cost Estimation
●Materials Calculation
●Time Management
●Problem-Solving
●Clear Communication
●Attention to Detail
●Quality Assurance
●Safety Awareness
●Project Management
Work Experience
Painting Contractor, 02/2015 Current
Freelancer Athens, GA
●Prepared surfaces for painting by removing old paint, filling holes and cracks, sanding, and cleaning.
●Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used during jobs in order to keep them in good condition.
●Calculated amounts of materials needed for each job.
●Provided accurate estimates of labor costs, timeframes, and material requirements for projects.
●Selected appropriate tools and equipment such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, ladders, scaffolding, as required for each job.
●Maintained a clean work environment at all times while working onsite.
●Instructed laborers on proper safety procedures when using hazardous materials or working in confined spaces.
Manufacturing+Painting Associate, 05/1997-10/2014
BCI (Berry Coating Inc.) Athens, GA
●Perform periodic inspections on products to ensure conformity with customer requirements.
●Troubleshoot problems in the manufacturing process by identifying root causes and proposing solutions.
●Inspect raw materials prior to use in the assembly process to ensure they meet established standards.
●Supervised painting crews, assigned tasks to team members and monitored their performance.
●Conducted regular meetings with crew members to discuss progress on projects as well as any problems or concerns they may have encountered.
Quality Analyst, 05/1982 08/1996
Seaboard Farms Athens, GA
●Ensured compliance with company standards, regulations and procedures related to quality control.
●Provided thorough documentation on all quality control activities and results.
●Monitored production processes for accuracy and conformance to established standards.
●Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure that product specifications are met or exceeded.
●Implemented corrective actions when necessary to improve overall product quality.
●Documented nonconformities found during inspections and reported them appropriately.
Education and Training
06/1982 Oglethorpe County High School Lexington, GA
High School Diploma