Zerry Pollock
West Columbia, SC 29170 *********@*****.***
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Profile
Accomplished manufacturing specialist with a history of responsibility in a performance orientated organization. Experienced in the areas of quality control, fabrication, UL Codes compliance, safety, materials purchase, product and quality inspections, welding operations, training and supervision. Decisive leader and problem solver with clear focus on quality workmanship, providing viable solutions and meeting organizational goals.
Demonstrated Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
P Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet deadlines and successfully conclude multiple projects.
P Ability to plan strategies, implement policies and procedures related to cost effective and timely solutions.
P Strong presentation, coaching and mentoring skills.
P Resourceful results orientated team contributor and effective leader who demonstrates a strong work ethic and problem solving ability.
P Provides a communications avenue of understanding the needs and knowledge base of staff and team members.
P Provides the skills and expertise to build and develop cohesive teams.
P Ability to provide training and guidance within specialization areas.
P Qualified through experience, training, education and a successful track record requiring mature judgment and practice skills.
Professional Experience
Magna Sign Corporation, Lexington, SC 2004 – Present
Second Shift Supervisor
Responsible for the overall facility second shift operations and supervision of 12 team members.
Supervise second shift employees. Provide work assignment, review work orders, and establish priorities.
Quality Control inspections; UL Codes compliance, workmanship, and overall product finished fabrication.
Develop and monitor quality measures.
Provide training to employees and evaluate performance.
Assign work orders to fabrication, electrical and letter departments, interpret blueprints, troubleshoot problems.
Engage in welding operations, fabrication, electrical wiring and final assembly of complex, illuminated signs.
Ensure materials have been ordered and all signs are completed on time as well as maintaining a high level of efficiency and quality.
Inspect work areas for safety and housekeeping.
Investigate accidents and follow up with reporting procedures.
Demonstrate leadership skills using a diverse range of experience in many disciplines.
ARPAC, Schiller Park, IL 2003 – 2004
Welder
Responsible for fabricating, welding, grinding operations and finishing stainless steel food packaging machines and structural frames.
Lindahl Marine Contractors, Romeoville, IL 2002 – 2003
Commercial Diver
Responsible for underwater construction and maintenance including welding, cutting, jetting, pumping systems, and inspections of dams, bridges, and ship hulls. Utilized NDT and video.
Worked at several nuclear power plants, steel mills and water towers. Security clearance required.
Inspected underwater cooling systems.
Provided maintenance and repair.
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Divers Academy of the Eastern Seaboard, Inc. Camden, NJ 2001 – 2002
Commercial Diving
TCM Manufacturing USA, Inc., West Columbia, SC 2000 – 2001
Welder
Set-up and welding of forklift masts.
Adhered to design tolerances and specifications.
Trained employees on this assembly line.
Set up and operated welding robot..
Coneqtec Universal, Chapin, SC 1998 – 2000
Lathe Operator/Welder
Read blueprints, machined parts using lathe, welding and assembly of various hydraulic construction equipment for Bobcats and Skid Steers. All machines built from scratch.
Education
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
B.S. in Marine Science
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
Associate in Chemistry
Certifications
ANSI/ACDE 1997-01 Commercial Driver
American Red Cross CPR
American Red Cross First Aid
NDT/UT Level 1
DAN Oxygen Provider
Core Competencies
QC Inspection Supervision Leadership Team Builder Strong Work Ethic Problem Solver Training Time Management Creative Quick Learner Technical Ability Analytical Thinking Self-Motivated Computer Skills Blueprint Interpretation AL and Steel MIG Welder Manual Lathe Operator Welding Robot Operator Hydraulics