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Middleton, Wisconsin, United States

• Expanded and improved upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined further below under the Fiskars Test Lab Associate position• Expertise in color spectrophotometry using hand-held spectrophotometer and Spectra Magic NX software to provide color matching data for customers• Developed a custom data template for use in Spectra Magix NX to better present data for easier understanding• Continued development of test method procedures and documentation

Middleton, Wisconsin, United States

• Contract assignment at Fiskars Brands, Inc., Middleton, WI (August 2017 – August 2019)• Expanded and improved upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined further below under the Fiskars Test Engineer LTE position• Authored test protocols, test methods, and work instructions• Developed custom templates for data recording using Excel software

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Contract assignment at Exact Sciences Laboratories, Madison, WI (March 2017 – November 2017)• Aliquoted stool samples in preparation for cancer screening analysis• Processed (pipeted & labelled) 35 patient samples per hour• Precisely added buffering solution prior to aliquoting using balances and dispensers• Utilized LIS (Laboratory Information System) software in scanning barcodes, matching names to handwritten labels, dispensing buffering solution, and lab bench maintenance• Adhered to GLP (Good Laboratory Practice)

Middleton, Wi

• Expanded and improved upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined further below under the Fiskars Quality Control Technician position• Acquired new skills in the way of micro-hardness testing and using a Keyence digital microscope, measuring more complex dimensions using a Keyence optical comparator, and conducting pressurized burst tests on hose sections

Middleton, Wi

• Multiple contract assignments at Fiskars Brands, Inc., Madison, WI (February 2013 – May 2013, February 2014 – July 2014, September 2014 – January 2015, June 2015 – August 2015)• Per detailed protocols, evaluated specific qualities of current products, products in development, and competitor's products used in the home, school, and garden (e.g. scissors, punches, loppers, weeders, hatchets, shears, aviation snips, etc.)• Conducted metrological Pass/Fail analyses of: blade camber, blade grind angle, break away torque force, coating/logo adhesion loss, coating thickness, color spectrophotometry, critical dimensions, cut force performance, destructive force, drop testing, HazMat screening and compliance, indentation resistance, lock switch activation force, metal hardness, overmold adhesion force, plastic and metal aesthetics, tool capacity, and unintended sharp points• Wrote and submitted finalized reports containing empirical data and supporting photos using MS Word and Excel on a Windows platform

Middleton, Wi

• Contract assignment at Therma-Stor, Madison, WI• Performed assembly work on industrial dehumidifiers during various stages of construction in a fast paced facility• Proficiently installed heavy air compressors, fabricated and installed drain pans, completed electrical wiring, shaped copper wire tubing, and secured other vital internal and external components• Safely demonstrated quick and efficient use of power drills, pneumatic ratchets and rivet guns, wrenches, awls, caulking guns, and tube cutters

Madison, Wi

• Contract assignment at Promega Corporation, Madison, WI• Ensured accurate placement of product information labels on DNA extraction kits• Identified and removed defective labels before application• Signed off on batch records adhering to Good Documentation Practice (GDP)

Middleton, Wi

• Contract assignment at Parts Now, Madison, WI• Verified part numbers and quantities received on incoming packing slips; reported shorts when encountered• Entered inventory data using Microsoft Dynamics GP software on a Windows platform• Distributed received goods to their correct locations within the warehouse• Spotted errors in shelf labels as well as misplaced parts and took initiative to implement changes

Madison, Wi

• Contract assignment at the UWMF’s Madison Surgery Center, Madison, WI• Reviewed confidential patient information to accurately file billing paperwork• Utilized Epic’s UW Health Link software to print operative notes to be used for medical coding purposes• Scrutinized more than 5000 paper trails to weed out loose and mixed account statements in order to match up with the correct paperwork• Utilized SurgiSource and Epic software to investigate patient name changes, missing medical charts, and the balance status of accounts• Identified mislabeled medical charts and initiated corrective actions• Routinely restructured shelving units for 10,000 plus medical charts• Entered data in an Excel spreadsheet exceeding 75,000 entries to track incoming and outgoing medical charts• Transported confidential paperwork to an off-site archival warehouse, ascertained ultimate storage locations and filed accordingly

Fitchburg, Wi

• Created street level to continental scale maps for the travel, leisure, legal, and educational market• Updated maps on Macs and PCs using sources such as official city maps, survey, tract, and parcel maps, aerial photos, topo maps, official travel brochures, as well as individually researching areas using the internet• Developed new methods of compilation to expedite and streamline cartographic production• Independently managed second shift operations involving scheduled print runs, high-end printer maintenance, after hours client contact, and office shut down and lock up from 2001 to 2005 in addition to tackling my daily cartographic production tasks• Promoted to the role of editor• Reviewed the pre-production maps of approximately 10 cartographers• Ensured accuracy, detail, and completeness of maps in a quality control capacity• Identified errors, incomplete or missing data, and spots for stylistic improvement

San Francisco Bay Area

• Performed basic and advanced automotive services on a wide variety of domestic and foreign makes and models• Replaced oil and air filters along with breather elements and PCV valves• Flushed and refilled front and rear differentials along with manual transmissions• Removed automatic transmission pans to replace gasket and filter• Drained and refilled cooling systems• Replaced headlamps and other miscellaneous lamps• Refilled/topped off all major automotive fluids• Inspected tires for tread wear and proper inflation• Mastered the ability to effectively service up to 4 vehicles simultaneously in a fast paced environment• Communicated clearly and consistently between technicians while performing various services • Interacted professionally with customers regarding the needs of their vehicles• Demonstrated a long, uninterrupted safety record• Maintained an above and beyond clean and well organized work space• Trained new staff