Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience at Hankook Tire Manufacturing, excelling in machine operation and quality assurance. Proven problem-solver with a strong focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, successfully implementing process enhancements that reduced waste and optimized production efficiency. Committed to maintaining safety compliance and operational excellence.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Extruding Assist Operator
Hankook Tire Manufacturing
Clarksville, TN
2025 - Current
Operated machinery to produce high-quality tire products efficiently.
Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime.
Conducted routine maintenance on machines to enhance operational reliability.
Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and increase productivity.
Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations and reduced waste.
Maintained accurate records of production data for quality assurance purposes.
Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
Conducted comprehensive training for new operators, enhancing team skills and performance.
Production Worker
Volkswagen Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
11.2016 - 03.2024
Operated machinery to assemble automotive components with precision and consistency.
Conducted quality inspections to ensure adherence to production standards and specifications.
Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, enhancing overall efficiency in production processes.
Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures for effective onboarding.
Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues and facilitating timely maintenance actions.
Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and optimized materials usage on the assembly line.
Maintained a clean and organized workspace to promote safety and compliance within manufacturing environment.
Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
<ul><li>Assist in preparing Subs Annual Budgets and reviewing Subs financial reports.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Conduct partner technical supportive supervision on request basis from Grants & Compliance teams.</li><li>Coordinate grantee proposal review process and ensure compliance with solicitations and donor regulations.</li><li>Coordinate pre-award evaluations and assessments of potential grantees as needed.</li><li>Analyze, verify and review grantees proposal budgets to ensure donor compliance and reasonableness.</li><li>Coordinate the assessment of grantee risk and implement appropriate systems and agreements to minimize risk.</li><li>Ensure timely and appropriate close-out of sub-grants and coordinate the close-out of EGPAF prime grants.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners finance staff to build financial and accounting capacity to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Monitor partners’ spending patterns as part of the overall project budget to actual analytics.</li><li>Follow up on Grantee monthly invoices & supporting documents</li><li>Serve as an expert on applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and assist staff with their interpretation and understanding of these.</li><li>Stays abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations and host country legal requirements and informs local and regional management of significant changes.</li><li>Perform internal departmental/grants reviews ensuring compliance with Foundation and donor requirements. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assists with the development of corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar issues in the future</li><li>Conduct on-site financial compliance reviews which include: cash counts; review of accounts receivables including employee receivables; documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure; document storage and retention</li><li>Document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution</li><li>Conduct random surprise checks and vendor verification reviews to ensure proper procurement procedures are being practiced and report on findings</li><li>Develops an effective Compliance & Ethics training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers</li><li>Assists with improving the awareness and understanding of compliance to assist employees with the establishment of a “culture of compliance”</li></ul> at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation<ul><li>Assist in preparing Subs Annual Budgets and reviewing Subs financial reports.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Conduct partner technical supportive supervision on request basis from Grants & Compliance teams.</li><li>Coordinate grantee proposal review process and ensure compliance with solicitations and donor regulations.</li><li>Coordinate pre-award evaluations and assessments of potential grantees as needed.</li><li>Analyze, verify and review grantees proposal budgets to ensure donor compliance and reasonableness.</li><li>Coordinate the assessment of grantee risk and implement appropriate systems and agreements to minimize risk.</li><li>Ensure timely and appropriate close-out of sub-grants and coordinate the close-out of EGPAF prime grants.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners finance staff to build financial and accounting capacity to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Monitor partners’ spending patterns as part of the overall project budget to actual analytics.</li><li>Follow up on Grantee monthly invoices & supporting documents</li><li>Serve as an expert on applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and assist staff with their interpretation and understanding of these.</li><li>Stays abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations and host country legal requirements and informs local and regional management of significant changes.</li><li>Perform internal departmental/grants reviews ensuring compliance with Foundation and donor requirements. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assists with the development of corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar issues in the future</li><li>Conduct on-site financial compliance reviews which include: cash counts; review of accounts receivables including employee receivables; documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure; document storage and retention</li><li>Document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution</li><li>Conduct random surprise checks and vendor verification reviews to ensure proper procurement procedures are being practiced and report on findings</li><li>Develops an effective Compliance & Ethics training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers</li><li>Assists with improving the awareness and understanding of compliance to assist employees with the establishment of a “culture of compliance”</li></ul> at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation
<ul><li>Operate machinery and monitor production on the belly line for pork processing.</li><li>Ensure product meets USDA quality standards and internal specifications.</li><li>Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment by following GMPs.</li><li>Assist food safety team during downtime with sanitation procedures and reporting.</li></ul> at Seaboard Foods<ul><li>Operate machinery and monitor production on the belly line for pork processing.</li><li>Ensure product meets USDA quality standards and internal specifications.</li><li>Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment by following GMPs.</li><li>Assist food safety team during downtime with sanitation procedures and reporting.</li></ul> at Seaboard Foods