Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Melissa R. Smith

Dallastown

Summary

Self-driven, highly motivated, and dedicated professional with enthusiastic style and practical approach. Skilled in data collection and analysis, I excel in problem-solving and communication. Recognized for exceeding production quotas and training new personnel, I adapt quickly to new challenges while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chip Packer

Martin's Potato Chips Inc.
05.2025 - Current
  • Verifying expiration dates and box labels ensuring the correct bags are being packed into correct boxes.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards during packing processes.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow efficiency.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area to promote a safe working environment.
  • Assessing reusable boxes for damage and stacking them for reuse.
  • Stacking 3lb boxes on pallets and wrapping them to secure product. Uses pallet jack to stage full pallets

Resolution Associate 1

Gallagher Bassett Services Inc.
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Claims Technical Assistant

Gallagher Bassett Services Inc.
12.2023 - 10.2024
  • Assisted in claims processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards.
  • Supported data entry tasks using proprietary software to maintain updated records.
  • Verified data on documents and printing them out sending them to the correct person.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly task logs , submitting them to the correct people at the correct time
  • Within 6 months becoming an Auditor of completed task

Material Processor Distribution/Certified Trainer

Assurant
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
  • Used hand held scanner to pick orders.
  • Cross-trained on Bin Tending on production floor.

- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.

- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.

- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using pallet jacks.

  • Trained new personnel on proper use of equipment and provided training records when completed.
  • Multitasked with training and keeping performance numbers.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
  • Routinely exceeded production quotas.

Material Processor Temporary/Seasonal

Assurant (Aerotek)
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Performed Function Test on cell phones, entered data into Oracle database.
  • Performed Cosmetic Inspection on phones for physical flaws and graded using quality control grading system.
  • Performed Grade and Clear by manual removal of customer content from phones.

Associate

Dollar General
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Cashiered and stocked merchandise, maintained varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
  • Greeted customers, offered assistance and provided store details for increased customer satisfaction.

Education

No Degree - Entrepreneurship

Delaware Technical College
Smyrna, DE
01-2009

High School Diploma -

Polytech High School
Woodside, DE
06-2008

No Degree - Health Science

Ashland Community College
Ashland, KY
01-2010

Skills

  • Adaptable
  • Self-Driven
  • Self-Aware
  • Practical Learner
  • Self-Motivated
  • Group and Individual Training
  • Shipping
  • Microsoft Office
  • Clear Communicator (Written and Verbal)
  • Document handling
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Problem solving and analytical skills

Accomplishments

  • SEAD Training Certificate awarded for completing Trainer Workshop with accuracy and efficiency
  • Star Award for solidifying understanding of the processes and policies related to job function.
  • Star Award for assisting with lead tasks and responsibilities.
  • Star Award for knowledge, flexibility and teamwork growth.
  • Becoming an Auditor of completed task within 6 months of employment with Gallagher Basset.
  • Achieved 47/50 Insurance Adjuster licenses

Certification

  • SEAD Training Certificate - Nov 2022
  • Recommendation Letter from Assurant Distribution Supervisor - Oct 2023

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Chip Packer

Martin's Potato Chips Inc.
05.2025 - Current

Resolution Associate 1

Gallagher Bassett Services Inc.
10.2024 - 05.2025

Claims Technical Assistant

Gallagher Bassett Services Inc.
12.2023 - 10.2024

Material Processor Distribution/Certified Trainer

Assurant
08.2021 - 12.2023

Material Processor Temporary/Seasonal

Assurant (Aerotek)
01.2021 - 08.2021

Associate

Dollar General
08.2019 - 12.2020

No Degree - Entrepreneurship

Delaware Technical College

High School Diploma -

Polytech High School

No Degree - Health Science

Ashland Community College
Melissa R. Smith