Natalie Watkins
Job Seeker
Heflin, AL *****
********************@***********.***
Professional Summary
4+ years of experience in quality assurance and assembly within the automotive industry. Proven ability
to lead teams of 10-15, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and successful project completion.
Skilled in precision measuring instruments and quality inspection, with a strong focus on problem-solving
and accountability. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency in all operations.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Team Leader
Stratosphere Quality Assurance-Tallapoosa, GA
October 2019 to Present
Inspect automotive parts by visual, micrometers, bore gauges, pin gauges, and calipers, and height
gauges.
Lead a team of 10-15, providing guidance and support to ensure successful completion of projects
Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery
Ensured compliance with industry regulations through regular audits and quality control measures
Established clear expectations for individual roles within the team, promoting accountability and
ownership of tasks
Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, safety regulations at all times
Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges or obstacles
Assistant Manager/Key Holder
Orielly’s Auto Parts Store-Heflin, AL
September 2017 to May 2019
Started out being a retail specialist
Greet customers and look up parts on the Infinity Parts software
Fill out a vehicle inspection sheet
Filled pick tickets and delivered parts to auto shops
ASM
Received and returned inventory
Monthly cycle counts
Check sales of each register
10/2012-04/2013
Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
Temp force (NABI)
Move pallets of parts to the assembly line by forklift or pallet jacks. Filled bins on carts with the desired
parts for the assembly line. Wore proper PPE (safety glasses, steel toed shoes, etc.). Order parts from
the warehouse over the network. Keep work area cleaned and free from empty pallets, boxes, etc.
01/2007 - 09/2007 Warehouse Associate
Lockheed Martin (Anniston Army Depot)
Achieved in-demand status as a sought-after A/P temp worker, with multiple companies requesting repeat
or extended contracts and making offers of full-time employment at the culmination of initial temp
assignment.
Assures property's documentation such as stock number, nomenclature, quantity, unit of issue, disposal
authority code, demilitarization (DEMIL) and condition code. Process and locate all material to their proper
locations to be pulled and sent to the demilitarization location by the use of forklift.
07/2006 - 01/2007 Cashier
Dollar Tree
of store.
Unloading trucks when needed, cashier, stock, and balancing cash drawers at end of shift, and closing
12/2005 - 01/2006 Laborer
BigSky Construction LLC
Clean out houses, apartments, and businesses of water damage. Reconstruct homes and businesses.
09/2005 - 11/2005 Warehouse/Picker
TNT Logistics
Picked parts for the automotive assembly line. Scan carts with hand held scanner that showed were the
part was located in the warehouse to be picked. Operated a tug motor that carried carts loaded with bins
to be refilled. Cleaned off carts as they came through the work center to be refilled of missing parts.
07/1986 - 03/2003 Guillotine Operator
Stoffel Seals Corporation
Setup and operated a guillotine to the specs on the order from the customer. Able to read a ruler and
know measurements. Made decisions on packaging and got product ready for shipping.
Education
Graduated with diploma
Haralson County High School - Tallapoosa, GA
September 1982 to May 1986
Skills
• Microsoft Office (2 years)
• Microsoft Word
• Customer Service (3 years)
• Sales Experience (2 years)
• Quality Assurance (5 years)
• Computer Literacy (10+ years)
• Data Entry (7 years)
• Quality Inspection
• Assembly
• Materials Handling (5 years)
• Mechanic Experience
• Micrometer
• Manufacturing (10+ years)
• Bore Gauges
• Computer Networking
• Precision Measuring Instruments (4 years)
Awards
SQRocs
October 2024
Received SQRocs award 3 times for performing excellent quality.
Certifications and Licenses
Intro. To Windows 3.0 11/1996 CPR 2000Surety Training 12/2007Hazwoper
"Awareness" Level and "Operations" Level. 12/2007Intro to Hazwaste &
Environment Permit 12/2007CSDP Ammunition Training. 12/2007Respiratory
Protection: M40 Training. 01/2008Fall Protection Training. 01/2008Forklift
Training. 01/200