Successfully oversaw the safe production of specialty chemicals by optimizing labor, equipment, and inventory utilization.Recruited, trained, and coached the production team, contributing to a skilled and efficient workforce.Established and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) while driving continuous process improvements for a safer and more efficient work environment.Conducted mapping of the facility for physical inventory and led organization-wide cycle counts.Managed internal inventory actions using the DATACOR ERP system.Ensured compliance with the DISA program to maintain industry standards.Wrote a new employee handbook for the organization.Developed and executed the employee review process, fostering a culture of performance and growth.Spearheaded the repair and upgrading of facility infrastructure and equipment.Conducted comprehensive PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) training for the facility.Prepared and submitted purchasing proposals for significant facility investments. Covered logistical duties for Operations manager when needed.

Member of a four person team that verified and registered internationally shipped materials for vitamin production.Applied the “5S methodology” to the department to increase efficiency and increase safety.Prepared training manual for future hires.Riding PIT and Reach-Fork PIT operated daily.

Managed a recovery team of 2-6 personnel through the use of 15 minute charts and coaching with the goal of recovering the department to shopping standards. Submitted daily reports to the Department Manager and Assistant Department Manager. Modeled “Customer first” behavior. Provided a pleasant shopping experience for all customers of Fred Meyer from product selection to checkout. Committed to Theft Deterrent strategies that focused on a Non-Conflict Approach. Safety of self and team HAD to be a priority.

Organized vendor merchandising and ordering efforts to align with store standards. Worked with Department leaders to address conflicting needs of limited resources. Audited ingoing and outgoing product, comparing to submitted invoices using inventory-software. Solved backroom logistical issues through coaching of associates, operation of power lifts and constant communication with the different departments of the store.Implemented a “work-flow” management style to the backroom in response to reduced square footage and increased traffic caused by the construction and introduction of a new department.

Sample preparation for analysis by liquid scintillation, gas flow, alpha spectrometer and gamma counter using methods dictated by corporate SOPs. Proof reading and modifying SOPs. Training other employees in proficient methods. Lab maintenance. Member of the safety committee.

Operations and maintenance of soil vapor extraction, air sparge and air stripper remediation systems throughout Wyoming and Nebraska. Sampling groundwater monitoring wells using both low-flow and bailing procedures. Drill rig assistance and data logging during geotechnical and environmental operations. Logging drill data using gINT. Assisting other departments when available.

Drill rig assistance during installation of inclinometers and bedrock sampling. Field analysis ofconcrete with sample preparation. Masonry inspection for plan infractions during construction. Soil proctor preparation. Data recording and report preparation for clients.

Maintaining quality personal interactions while in a fast paced environment.

Peat, soil and forest floor sample extraction using direct push technologies. Sample preparationfor carbon content studies of the Marcell research forest. Navigation and transportation of samples through swampy terrain and high precipitation.

Enduring hazardous environments while maintaining a calm atmosphere. Developing teamworkamongst customers and filling the role of a leader without undermining the trip leader.

Developing interpersonal relationships at a brisk rate.

Soil sampling a variety of contaminated sites. HPLC Analysis of samples to determine thedegradation rate of contaminants after treatment. Preparation of laboratory equipment

Wheat rust spore collection. Wheat sample preparation.