Quality Assurance Qa Specialist

DONN (DJ) COOK

Lisbon, OH *****

*********@*****.*** / 234-***-****

SUMMARY

Driven QA Specialist offering 5 years of experience in quality assurance, shipping, receiving and inventory management. Highly skilled at optimizing production workflows, leading teams toward achievement of benchmarks and maintaining QA standards. Skilled at utilizing heavy equipment, including skid steer, excavator and forklifts of all kinds. Hard working reliable trustworthy and willingness to go the extra mile. SKILLS

Data Analysis

Heavy Machinery Operation

Regulatory Compliance

Materials Inspection

Sampling

Detail Oriented

Team Collaboration

Finished Product Inspection

Problem-Solving Skills

Internal Audits

Warehouse Operations

Quality Improvements

Quality Assurance

Verbal and Written Communication

Team Leadership

EXPERIENCE

QA Specialist (sampling) / Nestle Health Science - Coraopolis, PA 06/2018 - 06/2023 Evaluated new features or enhancements from a quality assurance perspective. Attended regular meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss project progress updates. Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior members of the QA team when needed. Analyzed user requirements and created detailed test scenarios to validate products. Executed end-to-end tests to ensure all components of the system are working as expected. Contributed ideas for improvement in existing QA processes based on industry best practices. Monitored QA procedures for adherence by employees, notifying personnel of non-compliance issues. Prepared reports to communicate results of quality inspection activities to management. Collaborated with management to discuss effective plans for resolving major quality problems. Maintenance and Property Management Assistant / Strong Family Investment - Lisbon, OH 09/2007 - 06/2018 Assisted with the preparation of rental agreements, lease renewals and other documents related to property management.

Conducted regular inspections of properties to identify any potential maintenance or repair issues. Coordinated with contractors to ensure timely completion of repairs or renovations. Maintained positive relationships with tenants by responding promptly to inquiries and requests. Responded quickly to emergency situations involving tenants or properties. Scheduled maintenance calls.

Implemented proactive strategies to reduce operating costs while maintaining high standards of service delivery. Handled resident complaints and expedited maintenance requests. DC

Coordinated with maintenance and contractors to promote timely turnovers after move-outs.

•. Operated various machines such as skid steer

Excavators large truck and trailer forklift

Fire Controlman / US Navy - Great Lakes, IL 07/2005 - 03/2007 Schooling in advanced electronics

Master at arms

In charge of coordinating up to about 100 sailors on various duties appointments and classes Construction Worker Team Leader / Florida Pool Enclosures - Orlando, FL 09/1998 - 03/2005 Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding. Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding. Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components. Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures. Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.

Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers. Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects. Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices. Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.

Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely. Monitored progress of construction activities making sure deadlines were met. Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks. Squad Leader/Platoon Sergeant / United States Marine Corps - Camp Lejuene, NC 07/1994 - 07/1998 Led squad in reconnaissance and surveillance operations. Provided guidance to subordinate personnel on tactical operations and training. Trained squad members in the use of small arms, crew served weapons, and demolitions. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High School Diploma 05/1994

Wellsville Jr. Senior High School - Wellsville, OH Some College (No Degree): Business Management

LinkedIn - Coraopolis, PA

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