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Kenya Best

Brunswick,MI

Summary

My name is Kenya Best, and I am in the process of relocating to the Lexington area. I am a hardworking, dedicated, and punctual individual. I excel at quick learning and taking initiative in my work. I am in search of a company where we can establish a strong business relationship and a partnership, working collaboratively to achieve significant growth. This will also help me reach my future goals and secure advancements within the company. I am determined to work for an organization where teamwork, respect, and integrity are not just talked about but actively practiced and enforced for everyone.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Analyst/Supervisor/lead

MCC
02.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and bug fixes.
  • Streamlined QA processes for better efficiency, implementing standardized test cases across multiple projects.
  • Identified opportunities for automation, implementing script-based tests to minimize manual effort and increase accuracy.
  • Leveraged root cause analysis techniques to identify recurring issues and drive long-term solutions within the development process.
  • Enhanced product performance by conducting comprehensive regression testing on new updates.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering growth and enhancing team performance.
  • Standardized bug reporting methods for better communication between QA and development teams.

Quality Control Inspector

Randstad
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Continually strive to improve the quality of work we provide to our clients through existing and new technologies
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Work with the QC manager, production staff, and development staff to evaluate production or field related problems
  • Perform basic maintenance work on instrumentation according to operating manuals and/or work instructions
  • Assists in training and orientation of new technologists
  • Independently plans, prioritizes, and executes work making basic technical decisions independently with guidance of the manager
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Improve the efficiency of Sample Management work processes.

QA Supervisor

Azteca Milling
04.2020 - 07.2022
  • Increased customer satisfaction with products by ensuring consistent quality across all platforms and devices.
  • Streamlined bug reporting process, expediting resolution times for critical issues.
  • Optimized test case coverage by identifying gaps in existing test plans and devising new strategies for comprehensive testing.
  • Promoted continuous learning within the QA department through regular workshops and trainings focused on evolving industry best practices.
  • Implemented risk-based testing strategies that prioritized high-risk scenarios, enabling efficient use of resources during tight deadlines.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination between QA, development, and support departments.
  • Developed training programs for junior QA analysts, improving their technical skills and proficiency in testing methodologies.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on recurring defects, implementing corrective measures to prevent future occurrences.

QA Lead

JBS
10.2018 - 06.2019
  • Mentored and coached team members on QA topics and strategies.
  • Participated in regular meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss progress updates, communicate concerns or challenges, and ensure alignment of project goals.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to established protocols, maintaining consistency across the organization.
  • Trained team members on quality assurance principles, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
  • Facilitated communication between departments regarding quality concerns, fostering collaboration towards shared goals.

QA/shipping and Receiving

Riches
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
  • Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels
  • Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools, and postage meter
  • Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials
  • Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment
  • Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators
  • Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions
  • Mark or tag identification on parts.

Loader/Unloader

Titian warehouse
05.2015 - 01.2017
  • Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment
  • Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials
  • Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates
  • Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools, and postage meter
  • Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock
  • Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment
  • Making sure that all product are scanned in the proper location.

Loader/Unloader

Georgia pacific lumber yard
01.2010 - 05.2015
  • Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools, and postage meter
  • Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials
  • Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment
  • Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators
  • Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify operators of any malfunctions
  • Mark or tag identification on parts.

TECH

Morningstar
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • My duties were to make sure all patients are sleep and not doing anything to cause hurt or harm to themselves or anyone else
  • Keep track of the clients that are awake and documenting any unusual behavior.

Education

Associate in Science (AS) in Biology/wildlife -

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX

High school diploma -

GLYNN ACADEMY
Brunswick, GA
05.2009

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Information Assurance
  • QA
  • Quality Control
  • Shipping
  • Forklift
  • Shipping Receiving
  • Warehouse Associate
  • Logistics
  • Laboratory experience
  • English
  • Manufacturing
  • Maintenance
  • Analysis skills
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Warehouse experience
  • Microsoft Word
  • Heavy lifting
  • Precision measuring instruments
  • Interviewing
  • Computer skills
  • Recruiting
  • SQL
  • Customer service
  • Assembly
  • Loader operation
  • Microsoft Access
  • Human resources
  • Windows
  • Quality Inspection
  • GDP (5 years)
  • GMP (6 years)
  • FDA (2 years)
  • CLIA (2 years)
  • SOP (6 years)
  • Leadership (7 years)
  • Non conformance report (8 years)

Certification

  • Forklift Certification, 02/2023
  • Forklift Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR Certification

Assessments

  • Retail customer service, Proficient, December 2021
  • Warehouse shift leader, Proficient, September 2022
  • Workplace safety, Proficient, December 2021
  • Work motivation, Proficient, September 2021
  • Mechanical knowledge, Proficient, September 2021
  • Work motivation, Proficient, April 2022
  • Retail customer service, Proficient, August 2022
  • Work style: Reliability, Proficient, September 2022
  • Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel, Proficient, June 2022
  • Work style: Reliability, Proficient, May 2024
  • Attention to detail, Proficient, August 2023
  • Warehouse shift leader, Proficient, May 2024
  • Attention to detail, Proficient, September 2021
  • Forklift safety, Proficient, September 2021
  • Warehouse safety, Proficient, April 2022
  • Work style: Reliability, Proficient, September 2021
  • Attention to detail, Proficient, August 2022

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

Timeline

QA Analyst/Supervisor/lead

MCC
02.2023 - Current

Quality Control Inspector

Randstad
07.2022 - 02.2023

QA Supervisor

Azteca Milling
04.2020 - 07.2022

QA Lead

JBS
10.2018 - 06.2019

QA/shipping and Receiving

Riches
01.2017 - 12.2017

Loader/Unloader

Titian warehouse
05.2015 - 01.2017

Loader/Unloader

Georgia pacific lumber yard
01.2010 - 05.2015

TECH

Morningstar
01.2008 - 01.2010

Associate in Science (AS) in Biology/wildlife -

Amarillo College

High school diploma -

GLYNN ACADEMY

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