Tia Young
Decatur
Summary
Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Machining Operator
Hydrogear
Decatur
09.2021 - 04.2025
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
DSP Worker
Marion County Horizon Center
05.2013 - 06.2019
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Gave showers and made sure hygiene was well taken care of.
- Passed medicine.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Lunchroom Supervisor
Johns Hill Magnet School
Decatur
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Coordinated special events such as holiday luncheons or themed days throughout the year.
- Resolved students complaints in an effective manner when necessary.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary lunchroom environment, ensuring compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.
- Ensured that students were served meals quickly and efficiently.
- Monitored student behavior in the cafeteria during meal times.
- Established and communicated lunchroom rules and monitored and enforced proper and respectful lunchroom behavior.
Sales Associate
FinishLine
Decatur
04.2006 - 09.2012
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts, and counting back change.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Certified Medical Assistant
Midwest Technical Institute
Springfield, IL06-2020
Skills
- Machine operation
- Safety compliance
- Machine maintenance
- Quality control
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Goal setting
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Machining Operator
Hydrogear
09.2021 - 04.2025
DSP Worker
Marion County Horizon Center
05.2013 - 06.2019
Lunchroom Supervisor
Johns Hill Magnet School
09.2012 - 05.2013
Sales Associate
FinishLine
04.2006 - 09.2012
Graduate Certificate - Certified Medical Assistant
Midwest Technical Institute