Experience

Liberty Hill Independent School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• 6th Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2014 - Present



Bigfoot Networks

• United States
• Computer Hardware Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • Feb 2007 - Sep 2011

  Responsible for systems and hardware quality throughout Bigfoot Networks. Lead and champion quality improvement initiatives that impact Bigfoot Networks' customer satisfaction and financial performance. Was responsible for delivering optimum quality of a company's services or goods. In addition to maintaining consistent quality, they help to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and environmental standards, recommending improvements where necessary. Responsible for systems and hardware quality throughout Bigfoot Networks. Lead and champion quality improvement initiatives that impact Bigfoot Networks' customer satisfaction and financial performance. Was responsible for delivering optimum quality of a company's services or goods. In addition to maintaining consistent quality, they help to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and environmental standards, recommending improvements where necessary.



Volt

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Assurance Tester

  • Feb 2005 - Feb 2007

  Responsible for reviewing and implementing systematic test plans. Collaborated with software developers and project supports to determine the project scope and requirements. Demonstrated success by providing quality work output, screening for errors, and refining usability throughout the software development and implementation process. Responsible for reviewing and implementing systematic test plans. Collaborated with software developers and project supports to determine the project scope and requirements. Demonstrated success by providing quality work output, screening for errors, and refining usability throughout the software development and implementation process.



Applied Materials

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Logistics Manager

  • Sep 2001 - Feb 2005

  Operated in close collaboration with outsourced Logistics Operations providers and internal organizations. Planning Ordering, Purchasing, and Customer Account Specialists. Ensured optimum inventory levels; conducts physical inventories for verification of inventory levels. Determined staffing requirements; ensures effective recruitment, training, and retention of key staff to enable staff development. Managed/oversaw effective warehousing according to needs. Managed commitment methodologies and processes. Generated necessary documentation, including activity/status reports, operation review input, and excess/obsolete analysis. Administered company policies, including yearly performance reviews, that directly affect subordinate employees. Created and submitted claims for AMAT lost or damaged materials and assist suppliers with their parts claim. Demonstrated understanding and application of procedures and concepts within own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families. Applied understanding of how the team relates to other closely related areas to improve the efficiency of own team. Had formal supervisory responsibilities; set priorities for and coached employees to meet daily deadlines. Used judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems. Impacted the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of own team and its contribution to the business unit, department, or sub-function. Used tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues. Required to interact with outside customers, vendors, or suppliers. Show less



Dell services and computers

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Online Sales Representative

  • Oct 2000 - Sep 2001

  Sold products and services via the phone./internet on a commission basis. Sold products and services via the phone./internet on a commission basis.



Mad Science of Austin & San Antonio

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mad Science Instructor

  • Aug 1998 - May 2000

  A part of an amazing team of Mad Scientists dazzles children with their outgoing personalities that bring our science programs to life! Focused on creating unforgettable experiences for each and every child; helping spark imaginative learning throughout the Austin area. Instructed preschool or elementary-level children. Created excellent presentations and classroom management skills. Preformed at Corporate Events, Birthday Parties, Summer Camps and Schools all over Central Texas. A part of an amazing team of Mad Scientists dazzles children with their outgoing personalities that bring our science programs to life! Focused on creating unforgettable experiences for each and every child; helping spark imaginative learning throughout the Austin area. Instructed preschool or elementary-level children. Created excellent presentations and classroom management skills. Preformed at Corporate Events, Birthday Parties, Summer Camps and Schools all over Central Texas.



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Aviation Operations Specialist/Manager

  • Jul 1994 - Jun 1998

  Assisted with flight details and preparation of orders. Ran all communication regarding aviation operations. Top Secret Security Clearance provided the ability to function at all levels of command. Used standard systems and software applications to maintain orders of flight time in both master and individual flight files. Maintained files of extended flight and draft correspondence. Stored, maintained, and disseminated flight information publications. Assisted with flight details at all levels to the best of all abilities. Created flight details that included posting radio and landing facility charts, flight information manuals, or maps. Prepared all Operations Safety Reports for higher commands. Supported within a Tactical Air Command (TACC) in air tasking order (ATO) production. Required logistics planning and coordination. Coordinated with other squadrons in order to ensure the aircraft is ready to fly. Coordinated with Air Traffic Control, Meteorology and Oceanography, Aircraft Rescue, and Firefighting transient Aircraft. Planned for any activities that are happening for the planned flight areas, how the weather may affect the flight, and how to react if there is an emergency. Worked as a Flight Planner and Fuel Services coordinator. Ensured that the aircraft is fueled and all items on the aircraft have been adequately accounted for. Ensured each of these services must work together for a safe and efficient flight. Knowledgeable with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines and will work with Airfield Maintenance to ensure regulations are met. Familiar with restricted airspace management for tenant and non-tenant activities in order to ensure regulations are being met. Show less