Carla Walker
Thomaston
Summary
Motivated Team Leader with Ten years of experience supervising production employees. Skilled at coordinating daily activities, managing workflow, mentoring workers and leading team members in daily operation. Strong leader known for decisiveness and problem-solving skills. Hardworking leader with exceptional track record of reliable attendance and high-quality work. Strong collaboration skills to thrive in fast-paced, high-stress environments. Focused and diligent Team Leader with over ten years maintaining seamless business operations. Smoothly administer budgets, train staff and monitor procedures to maximize efficiency and balance objectives with operational requirements.
Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Detention Officer
Lamar County Sheriff's Office
Barnesville
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted with the intake process, ensuring proper documentation and processing of detainees.
- Conducted routine inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security in detention facilities.
- Responded to incidents and emergencies, coordinating with law enforcement as needed.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, mail sorting and answering telephones.
Production Team Leader
Sewon America
Lagrange
08.2009 - 10.2022
- Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
- Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready at all times, maintaining strict compliance with quality guidelines to keep products within tight tolerances.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by coordinating staff development and succession planning.
- Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
- Led daily production meetings to ensure team alignment and workflow efficiency.
- Monitored production output and quality to maintain high standards of manufacturing.
- Facilitated communication between departments to resolve operational issues promptly.
- Provided leadership, guidance, and direction to team members on daily tasks.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees on safety protocols and job responsibilities.
- Assigned duties to production staff and monitored progress.
- Managed all aspects of the production line including scheduling personnel shifts.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Facilitated problem solving sessions among team members to resolve conflicts or issues.
Team Leader
Cooper Standard
Griffin
03.2016 - 01.2020
- Trained internal staff members on administrative processes, work instructions and procedures to facilitate consistent and seamless company operations.
- Planned and executed daily operations.
- Evaluated effectiveness of training by surveying trainees and managers and collecting before-and after-data showing training impact.
- Tracked warehouse contents continually, maintained constant awareness of stock levels and performed formal inventory review.
- Led team meetings to enhance communication and collaboration among members.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and company procedures.
- Coordinated daily operational tasks to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Resolved customer complaints in an effective manner while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Allocated resources effectively to ensure project completion within deadlines and budget.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Technology
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA 01.2022 - 03.2025
Some College - Business Management
Strayer University
Morrow, GASome College - Microcomputer Specialist
Southern Crescent Technical College
Thomaston, GASome College - Administration Specialist
DeVry University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Continuous improvements
- Quality assurance controls
- Solutions development
- Workforce training
- Performance reporting
- Report writing
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Training facilitation
- Attention to detail
- Administrative support
- Court operations support
- Physical restraint
- System recordkeeping
- First aid administration
- Surveillance
- De-escalation techniques
- Headcounts
- Professional demeanor
- Violence prevention
- Problem-solving
- Legal codes
- Maintain records
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Incident reporting
- Courtroom practices familiarity
Timeline
Detention Officer
Lamar County Sheriff's Office
10.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Business Technology
Southern Crescent Technical College
01.2022 - 03.2025
Team Leader
Cooper Standard
03.2016 - 01.2020
Production Team Leader
Sewon America
08.2009 - 10.2022
Some College - Business Management
Strayer University
Some College - Microcomputer Specialist
Southern Crescent Technical College
Some College - Administration Specialist
DeVry University