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Tara Palacio

Mesa

Summary

Experienced Operator with a background in machine control, quality assurance, and safety protocol compliance. Strengths lie in problem-solving abilities, technical knowledge, and strong communication skills. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact through improved operational efficiency and consistent adherence to safety standards.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Operator

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
Tempe
04.2024 - Current
  • Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
  • Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
  • Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.

Peer Support Specialist

Community Bridges Inc CPEC
Mesa
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Actively listened and responded empathetically when interacting with clients.
  • Assisted clients with developing healthy coping skills to manage stressors.
  • Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
  • Attended trainings focused on best practices for working with individuals experiencing mental health issues.
  • Maintained strict data confidentiality and privacy on information related to individuals.
  • Shared details regarding recovery and wellness principles focused on helping others struggling to stay focused on personal recovery journeys.

Production Operator

Hickman's Family Farms
Tonopah
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper machine operation techniques and safety protocols.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
  • Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
  • Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
  • Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.

Education

GED -

Red Mountain High School
Mesa, AZ
01-1995

Skills

  • Machine operation
  • Equipment setup
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

Operator

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
04.2024 - Current

Peer Support Specialist

Community Bridges Inc CPEC
01.2023 - 07.2023

Production Operator

Hickman's Family Farms
09.2021 - 09.2022

GED -

Red Mountain High School
Tara Palacio