Ivan Colon

212 Prospect Avenue Apt 2A

Hackensack NJ 07601 Cell: (201) 515-0438

Summary:

Responsible and dependable senior machine operator and quality assurance supervisor who has maintained a high level of quality while promoting safety throughout a twenty seven year career. US Army Veteran with excellent observational skills and exceptional ability to formulate highly-effective protective strategies and carry them out with the utmost of professionalism. Well-organized and self-motivated with experience directing the efforts of others in fast-paced and diverse environments.

Professional Experience:

Crown Roll Leaf Inc – Quality Assurance Supervisor January 2001– December 2014

Leading manufacturer of holograms, holographic diffraction gratings and hot stamping foils.

·  Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation

·  Responsible for training newly hired machine operators

·  Assists the quality engineer in developing and maintaining ISO9001 procedures and work instructions

·  Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems

·  Ensured machine groups ran and operated according to the running instructions including machine calibrations & specifications

·  Worked with other supervisors to evaluate and resolve technical & quality issues

·  Maintained work environment and adherence to workplace safety standards

·  Review returned product against outgoing criteria, taking corrective action if necessary

Crown Roll Leaf Inc – Senior Machine Operator/QC July 1987– January 2001

Leading manufacturer of holograms, holographic diffraction gratings and hot stamping foils.

·  Loaded, aligned and operated machines per running instructions

·  Weighed ingredients to specific quantities using calibrated scales and balances

·  Monitored machines for problems and resolved accordingly

·  Checked raw materials for quality and quantity ahead of loading into machine

·  Prepared tooling for changeovers and performed machine changeovers while evaluating quality

·  Carried out basic calculations with aid of a computer and calculator

·  Followed written instructions and batch records

·  Maintained quality and quantity with strong sense of accountability and high standards

·  Completed relevant documentation

·  Cleaned and maintained equipment and work area

United States Army 11 B Infantrymen– E4 Specialist June 1983 – March 1987

·  Perform as a member of a fire team during drills and combat

·  Aid in the mobilization of vehicles, troops and weaponry

·  Assist in reconnaissance missions

·  Process prisoners of war and captured documents

·  Use, maintain and store combat weapons

EDUCATION:

Hackensack High School – Diploma

Big Bend Community College – Communications Course

Bilingual in English & Spanish