Marvin Long
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Manufacturing Professional
Inspiring leader with more than eight years of manufacturing experience, including all aspects of production and assembly line work. Driven by highest standards to complete quality projects with accuracy and efficiency. Respected by team members and leadership for ability to make tough decisions under pressure. Skilled at solving problems while balancing priorities of both the company and client. Skilled driving fork lifts, electric and manual pallet jacks, order selection, and palletizing. Highly motivated to get the job done.
Key Skills & Achievements
Manufacturing Operations
• Served as Team Leader for teams of up to 9 employees, and trained over 100 new employees in a wide variety of production and packaging skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize the skills and talents of team members to accomplish the job at hand.
• Developed reputation for resolving operational problems and coming up with ways to get the job done in the most efficient and effective manner.
• Successfully maintained accurate records for materials invoices, inventory, and maintenance schedules that improved productivity and efficiency.
Interpersonal Skills
• Developed reputation as a clear communicator who inspires hard work by example.
• Revamped company training materials and streamlined staff to improve sales effectiveness of entire staff.
• Consistently demonstrated flexibility and willingness to work long hours and weekends at short notice.
• Repeatedly recognized by companies for reliability, positive attitude and strong communication skills, especially with challenging customers.
Recognition
• Selected as “Employee of the Month” for nine consecutive months in recognition for having consistently highest sales totals among staff.
• Promoted to team manager after two years for excellent team leadership and exceeding company sales projections.
• Perfect on-the-job safety record.
Relevant Work Experience
Miller Manufacturing, Richmond, VA (3 years) 2008-2011
Team Leader--Oversight of quality control, materials management, tool inventory/maintenance,
staff training, machine operations, welding support.
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Smitt Manufacturing, Richmond, VA 2006-2007
Machine Operator-- Line worker for paper converting operation. Trained to serve as lead operator.
Greensville Correctional Center, Jarratt, VA 2000-2006
Line Cook – Prepared lunch and dinner meals for approximately 500 inmates, including prep and clean-up. Recieved Sani-Safe certification.
Masters Distributors, Richmond, VA 1999-2000
Appointment Setter – Set appointment for home owners to recieve estimates from field staff for replacement windows and/or vinyl siding.
National Wheelchair, Richmond, VA 1996-1999
Telephone Sales Representative – Sold personal care products by phone for a nonprofit agency that supports the needs of physically handicapped veterans.
Education and Training
Commonwealth College Computer programming
Buckingham Correctional Center GED
Greensville Correctional Center Sani-Safe Certification (2002)
CARITAS Works Certificate (2011)
Full-time training to strengthen computer literacy, professionalism,
teambuilding, conflict management, building trust and leadership skills.