JAMES R. WINTER
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AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
• Agricultural related job emphasis
• Small business owner for 10 years
• Outside sales experience
• Retail managerial experience
• Heavy equipment operator
• Commercial Truck Driver (CDL)
SKILLS
• Strong communication
• Efficient business practices
• Detail/goal oriented
• Problem solving
• Collaborates well with others
• Excellent organizational
• Strong work ethic/self-starter
• Self-management
WORK EXPERINCE
NOVEMBER 2016 – PRESENT
QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN, OLIN-WINCHESTER
• Performs routine adjustments and maintains machines and equipment
• Diagnoses, adjusts, and repairs malfunctioning equipment utilizing a variety of tools
• Inspects raw and finished materials utilizing computerized equipment
• Operates various calipers, micrometers, and other quality measuring devices to record part, OD, length, etc.
• Trains and supervises newly hired and transfer employees providing performance enhancing feedback and guidance
• Applies safety practices to ensure a safe working environment APRIL 2015 – NOVEMBER 2016
WAREHOUSE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN, HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY
• Adhered to all federal and state health, safety, and environmental compliance regulations
• Inspected production for quality assurance and adherence to customer specifications
• Calibrated and adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, and other quality measuring devices
• Prioritized daily tasks to meet production and schedule requirements
• Monitored and adjusted production processes for quality and efficiency
• Prepared and assembled materials
• Initialized start up and shut down procedures of equipment including forklifts, chemical mixers, hydraulics, tractors, all-terrain vehicles, etc. JAMES R. WINTER
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FEBRUARY 2008 – MARCH 2015
OWNER/OPERATOR, SWEET POTATO SPECIALTIES
• Supervised and coordinated responsibilities of restaurant’s daily operations
• Established budget, maintained payroll records, and directed all financial transactions
• Managed accounts; ordered and received goods from wholesale food distributors
• Provided customer service, investigating, and resolving complaints regarding food quality, service, and accommodations
• Established standards of service to ensure personnel delivered quality customer service
• Hired new employees, trained personnel using instituted guidelines, evaluated employee performance, and resolved challenges related to business operations EDUCATION
AUGUST 1996
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
Agricultural Science
MAY 1993
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS, NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE Public Administration
ACTIVITIES
• Former President of Chamber of Commerce, Vardaman, MS
• Entrepreneur
• Nature Enthusiast
• Master Mason