ALFREDA

GARDNER

ad3ff6@r.postjobfree.com

470-***-****

Atlanta, Georgia 30331

SKILLS

Specimen Handling

Safety Protocols

Chemical Reagent Preparation

Laboratory Testing

Test Reporting

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

File and RecordKeeping

Quality Control

Interpersonal and Written Communication

Equipment Calibration

Regulatory Compliance

Issue Troubleshooting

EDUCATION

Atlanta Technical College

Parkway • 01/2010

Dekalb Adult Tech

Clarkston, Georgia • 01/1992

GED

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Skilled in Food Safety Operating Procedures, Inventory Control, Quality Assurance, Hazardous Analysis of Critical Control Points, and Customer Service. Recognized as hard-working, energetic, well organized with excellent communication skills and great problem solving capabilities. Looking for a position that will provide a path for future growth. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

WORK HISTORY

Coca-Cola UNITED - Lab Technician

10/2023 - Current

Conducted daily laboratory maintenance, including cleaning and organizing

Performed quality control tests on incoming and outgoing materials to ensure safety standards were met

Monitored and maintained laboratory equipment such as pipettes, centrifuges, and microscopes

Analyzed results of tests using statistical methods to determine accuracy of results

Calibrated laboratory instruments according to manufacturer's specifications

Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.

Royal Fresh Cuts - Quality Assurance Technician

06/2021 - 10/2023

Performed detailed inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards

Developed and implemented inspection procedures for incoming materials

Reviewed production schedules to ensure timely delivery of finished goods

Monitored production processes to identify any potential quality issues

Maintained records of all quality control activities, such as tests and inspections performed

Ensured that all products meet customer requirements prior to shipping

Tracked non-conforming material using appropriate documentation systems

Provided training on proper inspection techniques to other members of the team

Compared samples to standards and specifications by performing detailed measurements and tests

Randomly selected products at various stages of production for evaluation

Noted results and entered data intoRedzone to track and assess trends

Evaluated grading of product quality against published specifications to maintain consistently high-quality standards

Monitored QA procedures for adherence by employees, notifying personnel of non-compliance issues

Collaborated with management to discuss effective plans for resolving major quality problems

Compared and analyzed actual to expected results and reported deviations for resolution.

Hands On Atlanta - QA/Packing Lead

01/2018 - 06/2018

Planned and established work schedules, assignments and production sequences to meet production goals

Executed daily operations of pre-measured meals

Recommended personnel actions such as hirings and promotions

Recommended and implemented measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality and efficiency.

Decluttr - Quaity Assurance Technician

01/2017 - 07/2017

Read and analyzed charts, work orders, production schedules and other records and reports, in order to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs

Inspected materials, products and equipment to detect defects and malfunctions.

State Farmer's Market - Quality Assurance Technician

03/2016 - 05/2016

Studied the processing and deterioration of foods

Ensured adherence to government and industry standards

Checked raw ingredients for maturity or stability

Evaluated food processing and storage operations

Checked all incoming product.

Simmering Soup - Supervisor

01/2014 - 01/2016

Supervised and managed as many as 75 plus employees for a soup and sandwich warehouse

Direct Food handlers and production personnel in making sandwiches, salads, and soup

Work closely with Quality and USDA to ensure quality specifications

Complete all production goals for second shift.

Altruistic - Supervisor

01/2013 - 09/2013

Contracted regional company responsible for the remodeling; setup; and new store layouts for Walmart in the southeastern United States

Managed and coordinated activities for creating plan

Grams, assisted in designing and implementing store resets, and remodeling layout plans.

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