Alexis Smith

Detail-oriented and motivated production professional with hands-on experience in food manufacturing, quality control, and process improvement at Publix Fresh Kitchen. Skilled in operating and maintaining high-speed equipment, ensuring compliance with food safety and GMP standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve efficiency and accuracy goals. Demonstrated success in reducing material waste and exceeding operational efficiency targets through strong problem-solving and attention to detail. Currently advancing technical expertise in Computer Science, with experience in Python, Django, and Java, bringing a data-driven and analytical mindset to quality assurance and production environments. Committed to continuous improvement, teamwork, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and product quality.

UNG Computer Science Club

• Collaborate with peers on coding challenges and group projects to strengthen problem-solving and programming skills.
• Participate in discussions and workshops on emerging technologies, software development, and ethical computing.
• Contribute to a supportive environment encouraging women in tech and diverse participation in STEM fields.
• Explore programming languages including Python, Java, and HTML/CSS through group exercises and personal projects.
• Engage with guest speakers and alumni to learn about career paths in software development, quality assurance, and technology leadership.

Lacrosse Player

• Demonstrating a dedication to improvement, and a willingness to put in the extra effort.
• Maintaining a positive outlook, and inspiring others to do the same.
• Acting with honesty, and treating teammates and opponents with respect.
• Being able to effectively communicate with teammates, coaches, and others.
• Possessing the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide others.
• Developed strategies to outplay opponents in man-to-man defense situations.
• Coached younger players on basic lacrosse skills such as cradling and scooping ground balls.
• Reviewed video footage of past matches to identify areas of improvement for future games.
• Attended team meetings to discuss new strategies and techniques for upcoming matches.
• Maintained a strong defensive position during game play.
• Took part in high intensity drills to improve agility and speed on the field.
• Maintained healthy diet and rigorous exercise program.
• Followed team guidelines and standards.
• Maintained challenging training schedule in order to constantly improve abilities.

• Promoted to Line Operator within the first two months of employment at Publix Fresh Kitchen — a role typically earned through demonstrated performance and reliability.
• Achieved and maintained an Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) score of 85% within the first year, exceeding company performance benchmarks.
• Improved production efficiency by consistently collecting and utilizing leftover product to minimize waste and reduce material costs.
• Ensured timely completion of Greensboro and Atlanta orders, supporting on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction.
• Successfully operated and managed a production line independently when understaffed, meeting production targets without a replenisher or full team support.