Brett Bolden
Jonesboro
Summary
A highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Driven Lab Tech offering 10 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 Forklifts and Sprinters.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Specialist
Purple
01.2023 - Current
- Analyzed quality assurance data to identify trends and develop and implement corrective action plans.
- Prepared reports to communicate results of quality inspection activities to management.
- Collaborated with management to discuss effective plans for resolving major quality problems.
- Monitored QA procedures for adherence by employees, notifying personnel of non-compliance issues.
- Used quality monitoring data management systems to compile and track performance at team and individual levels.
Food Service Account Manager / Quality Assurance
Highland Provisions
Atlanta
07.2022 - Current
- Perform quality analysis on products
- Ensure products meet a high standard of Boarshead quality
- Travel daily to boarding customers and ensure expiration dates of the product have not been met.
Laboratory Technician
Braddock Metallurgical
Atlanta
03.2013 - 06.2022
- Analyzed surface and core hardness testing
- Completed Quality assurance
- Precise Laboratory management
- 50% increase in lab testing and aerospace certifications over a 2 year period
- Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Qualified and maintained laboratory standards for proper inventory, labeling, documentation, storage, and presentation
- Reviewed, calibrated, and validated laboratory instrumentation according to manufacturer guidelines
- Increase lab testing by %50 in the first 2 years
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
Line Furnace Operator
Akron Steel Treating
AKron
01.2011 - 02.2013
- Managed controls of furnace equipment to regulate operation
- Loaded and unloaded furnace with proper protocol
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain a friendly, supportive and cooperative work atmosphere.
Armed Security Officer
UNS SECURITY
Canton
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Maintained order and safety while providing customer service and information to facility visitors.
- Investigated reported incidents to protect company assets.
- Evaluated credentials of personnel and provided temporary badges to visitors.
Shipment Processor
FASTENAL
Akron
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Consolidated shipments
- Collected packages for shipping
- Calculated shipment Weight
- Dispatched Drivers
- Established relationships with customers
Education
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Akron University
Akron Ohio05.2002
Central Hower High school
01.1998
Skills
- Project Management
- Issue Resolution
- Safety Compliance
- Consistent Procedure and Protocol Use
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Staff Training
- Quality SOPs Development
- Documentation and Reporting
- Detail Oriented
References
REFERENCES
Todd Jordan/ Garda World/Senior Manager, Atlanta, GA 330-396-4211.
Kevin Morgan/Akron Steel Treating/Plant Foreman, Akron, OH 330-962-6971.
Tim Waters/ Braddock Metallurgical/ Plant Manager, Atlanta, GA 404-218-9307
Timeline
Quality Specialist
Purple
01.2023 - Current
Food Service Account Manager / Quality Assurance
Highland Provisions
07.2022 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Braddock Metallurgical
03.2013 - 06.2022
Line Furnace Operator
Akron Steel Treating
01.2011 - 02.2013
Armed Security Officer
UNS SECURITY
01.2010 - 01.2011
Shipment Processor
FASTENAL
01.2008 - 01.2010
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Akron University
Central Hower High school
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