Quameka Smith
Pearl
Summary
Professional merchandise specialist with strong experience in inventory management, visual merchandising, and customer service. Proven track record in driving sales and optimizing product placement to enhance shopper experience. Reliable team player focused on collaboration and adapting to evolving needs. Skilled in product displays, stock organization, and trend analysis to achieve impactful results.
Professional welder with commitment to precision and quality in all projects. Skilled in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, and arc welding, ensuring durability and reliability of finished products. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting project requirements and deadlines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Merchandise Associate
The Home Depot Inc
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted customers in locating products and answering inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Managed inventory levels and performed stock replenishment to ensure product availability.
- Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently, processing transactions with accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain organized merchandise displays and signage.
- Monitored sales floor for safety compliance, ensuring a clean and secure environment.
- Trained new associates on operational procedures and customer service best practices.
- Contributed to visual merchandising strategies to maximize product visibility and appeal.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in stock handling and organization.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and restocked shelves, racks and bins.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, organized sales floor.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Greeted, serviced, and thanked all customers.
- Utilized strong communication skills to work effectively with team members and resolve customer concerns promptly.
- Collaborated closely with fellow associates, sharing best practices for visual merchandising techniques and improving overall store performance.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of stock to meet customer demands.
- Built end caps and aisle displays to highlight products and support latest promotions.
- Created attractive displays to promote items.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Chicken Thigh Trimmer
Wayne Sanderson Farms
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Trained new team members on safe trimming techniques and equipment usage.
- Operated cutting tools efficiently to ensure consistent product quality.
- Collaborated with quality control to maintain hygiene standards during processing.
- Monitored workflow to identify bottlenecks and implemented process improvements.
- Enhanced product quality by adhering to strict hygiene and sanitation practices during the trimming process.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
- Contributed to meeting daily production goals by working efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Improved overall product yield through precise removal of excess fat from chicken thighs without sacrificing meat quality.
- Reduced waste by accurately identifying and separating usable meat from bones during the trimming process.
- Assisted in reducing processing time by quickly identifying defects in chicken thighs and taking appropriate corrective actions.
- Adapted quickly to changes in production requirements, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to learn new techniques as needed.
- Prevented cross-contamination by diligently following established protocols for handling raw chicken products and maintaining proper sanitation standards throughout the work area.
- Demonstrated attention to detail while examining each chicken thigh for any missed bones or imperfections before packaging.
- Collaborated with other team members, contributing to a positive work environment that fostered teamwork and high morale.
Hull welder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
04.2021 - 08.2021
- An Ingalls Welder is responsible for the joining together of different types of metal materials with a variety of welding processes; the most basic of which are, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) also known as “stick welding” and Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW) also known as “wire welding.” The shipyard environment is an around the clock manufacturing setting. Ingalls shipyard production areas at times involve working at different heights, confined spaces, different weather conditions as well as multiple shifts 24 hours a day. As with most every position in the shipyard, a Welder may be required to work either day or night dependent upon the number of ships under construction at any one point in time. Ingalls stresses the practice of working safely in all situations with safety procedures meeting, and most times, exceeding industry standards.
Mig Welder
Tower Automotive
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Mig Welding car frames. Spot /tack welding before and after robotic welds. Manually correcting errors and placing parts for welding. Manually building parts to go on frame.
- Operated MIG welding equipment to fabricate metal components with precision.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded parts to maintain high standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce production downtime.
- Maintained equipment through regular inspections and timely repairs to ensure operational readiness.
- Worked closely with quality control personnel to address any identified issues promptly, supporting a continuous improvement mindset within the organization.
- Consistently met or surpassed performance goals by effectively prioritizing tasks, managing time efficiently, and demonstrating strong work ethic in all aspects of the MIG Welder position.
- Increased production efficiency by maintaining welding equipment and ensuring proper calibration.
- Ensured workplace safety by following established guidelines and wearing appropriate protective gear.
- Upheld company standards for excellence in craftsmanship through consistent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workmanship on each task performed using MIG welding techniques.
- Enhanced weld quality by utilizing MIG welding techniques for various metal types and thicknesses.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating various cutting tools such as plasma cutters or oxy-acetylene torches, contributing to the accurate preparation of materials for welding.
- Improved overall product durability by conducting thorough inspections of welded components and making necessary adjustments.
Subway Sandwich Artist
Subway
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Uses Point of Sale system/cash register to record the order and compute the amount of the bill. Collects payment from guests and makes change.
- Performs Cash-In Procedure- accounting for all forms of money, bread, etc., during the shift.
- Prepares food neatly, according to formula, and in a timely manner.
- Checks products in sandwich unit area and restocks items to ensure a sufficient supply throughout the shift.
- Understands and adheres to proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards during food preparation, service and clean up.
- Cleans and maintains all areas of the restaurant to promote a clean image. Understands and adheres to the 3-step method for cleaning.
Shipping loader
Walmart
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Load trailers and stack pallets with conveyor ed freight. Lift up to 50lbs. Bend twist and stack for 12 hours. Work with others to complete goals. Abid by safety rules and regulations. Complete work measured by production.
Cashier
Popeye's Restaurants
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Handle money and take orders. Provide great customer service. Wear the appropriate uniform clean and ironed. Assist in packing orders and operating the drive thru window. Maintain a clean and sanitary work space.
Education
Welding Certifications - Welding
Delta Technical College
Ridgeland, MS12-2020
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Mendenhall High School
Mendenhall, MS05.2016
Skills
- Warehouse Associate
- Shipping Receiving
- Stocking
- Warehouse
- Fast learner
- Computer Science
- Stick welding (1 year)
- Mig welding (1 year)
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Blueprint Reading (1 year)
- Mechanic Experience
- Pipe welding (1 year)
- Plasma Cutting (1 year)
- Fabrication
- Retail experience
- Reliable and punctual
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Relationship building
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Blueprint reading
- Stick welding
- Personal protective equipment
- Fire prevention
- Time management
- OSHA compliance
- Quality control
- [State] Driver's license
- Verbal and written communication
- Task prioritization
- Hand tools operation
- Punctuality and reliability
- Safety protocol
- Willingness to learn
- Repetitive work
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Stick Welding
- July 2020 to Present
- Certified in Stick Welding via bevel plate bend test at Delta Technical College.
- Mig Welding
- August 2020 to Present
- Certified in Mig Welding via bevel plate bend test at Delta Technical College.
- Pipe Welding
- Certified Pipe Welder. 6" and 2" pipe 6010 and 7018.
- Flux core welding
- Certified in Flux Core welding at Delta Tech.
Assessments
- Safety Orientation Skills — Familiar
- December 2018
- Measures a candidate's ability to employ accident prevention strategies to avoid accidents and injuries.
- Full results: Familiar
- Work Style: Reliability — Expert
- June 2019
- Tendency to be dependable and come to work
- Full results: Expert
- Mechanical Skills: Aptitude — Proficient
- August 2019
- Measures a candidate's ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts and processes.
- Full results: Proficient
- Attention to Detail — Highly Proficient
- December 2019
- Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information.
- Full results: Highly Proficient
- Mechanical Knowledge — Proficient
- November 2020
- Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes
- Construction Safety — Familiar
- Using safe practices while on a construction site
- Mechanical Skills: Monitoring — Familiar
- Measures a candidate's ability to monitor machine indicators in order to ensure safe and appropriate operation.
- Work Style: Reliability — Proficient
- Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Merchandise Associate
The Home Depot Inc
04.2024 - 05.2025
Chicken Thigh Trimmer
Wayne Sanderson Farms
09.2022 - 10.2023
Hull welder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
04.2021 - 08.2021
Mig Welder
Tower Automotive
09.2020 - 04.2021
Subway Sandwich Artist
Subway
02.2019 - 07.2019
Shipping loader
Walmart
10.2017 - 10.2018
Cashier
Popeye's Restaurants
07.2016 - 10.2017
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Mendenhall High School
Welding Certifications - Welding
Delta Technical College