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Certification
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Laura Barrett

Cameron

Summary

Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Detail-oriented with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker, and consensus builder.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead II, Quality

Caterpillar
02.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve goals collectively.
  • Optimized resource allocation by analyzing team member skills and training requirements, resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
  • Directed and supervised team of seven engaged in Safety and Continuous Improvement development.

Quality Support Technician-II

Caterpillar
04.2021 - 02.2024
  • Operated specialized equipment, gauges and instruments to track and assess quality assurance of products
  • Performed root cause analysis on complex technical problems, developing long-term solutions that improved production stability.
  • Supervised eight quality auditors to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Collaborating with fellow team leads and section managers on any operational, and or, quality functions to help maintain the quality assurance of the products.
  • Monitoring workplace activities to insure safety procedures and standard work are being followed.
  • Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
  • Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production defects.
  • Lead start of shift meetings, end of shift meetings, and transfer of shifts.
  • Adhere to the responsibilities of a team lead, acting as the back up team lead to maintain efficiency in the quality department.

Product Assembler

Caterpillar
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
  • Worked efficiently to minimize material and time waste.
  • Trained new assembly personnel on proper use of equipment.
  • Maintained several bays, while following standard work and adhering to the quality policy.
  • Areas of assembly operated: West Line-Frame Prep and CTL-Tracking.
  • Strengthened team morale by offering support to coworkers when needed, resulting in a collaborative work environment that drove success as a group effort.
  • Consistently met production deadlines by staying focused and efficiently managing workload.
  • Utilized various hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment to complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.

Assistant Office Manager

Thomas Electric Inc.
08.2014 - 05.2019
  • Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budget.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Reported to president of the company on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Improved safety procedures to promote employee well-being and safety and protect company from potential liability.
  • Managed nine field workers of all upcoming jobs in need of completion, and two office workers on completion of their daily responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Sport Science / Minor in Psychology

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC
05.2019

Skills

  • Strong communications
  • Critical Thinking
  • Safety
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Conflict Resolution skills
  • Leadership
  • Quality
  • Knowledgeable on 5S, CQMS, and Lean Manufacuring
  • Attentive to detail
  • Financial Management and Reporting
  • Office Management Software

Accomplishments

Received a Superior rating for the 2023 production year, by dedicating all efforts to Caterpillar's beliefs and taking on additional roles within quality to maintain safety and strive for greater quality standards.

Guided two quality team members to a new position by working with their resumes and performing mock interviews in preparations for the interview process.

Returning to further expand my educational background in the fall of 2024 at CCCC to attain a Business Administration Diploma. Due for completion in Spring of 2026.

Certification

American Red Cross, First Aid/CPR/AED, Received February 2024. Expiration February 2026

TSI certified, completed April 2024.

Hexagon Romer Programming Certificate, Completed August 2023.


Timeline

Team Lead II, Quality

Caterpillar
02.2024 - Current

Quality Support Technician-II

Caterpillar
04.2021 - 02.2024

Product Assembler

Caterpillar
07.2019 - 10.2020

Assistant Office Manager

Thomas Electric Inc.
08.2014 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Sport Science / Minor in Psychology

Methodist University

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