Melissa Wahl Resume

1. Melissa Wahl
477 Washington St, Monticello, WI 53570
608-426-0220
mel32monti@hotmail.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/melissawahl1
Entry Level Human Resources Professional, active member in Student SHRM Chapter as well as a
National SHRM Member. Fifteen years of experience in the manufacturing/production industry as a
machinist, leader, trainer and supervisor. Looking forward to transitioning to a new role in human
resources that utilizes this unique skill set and human resources education. Reliable team member with
excellent organizational and employee relations skills. Experience in training and development, conflict
resolution, interviewing and new hire paperwork and orientations.
EDUCATION
Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, Wisconsin Graduation Date:
Human Resources Management,Associate of Applied Sciences Degree May 2016
GPA: 3.83
WORK EXPERIENCE
NasTAR Inc., Middleton, WI Sept. 2010- Oct. 2012
NAStar Inc. manufactures specialty pressure sensitive label materials, applies a specified adhesive to the
type of paper product required for custom labelordered, then finishes product into order specific lengths/widths.
Floor Lead
Schedule and monitor multiple machines and operators. Address and correct quality issues on
production floor. Coordinate and communicate with Plant Manager on crew,machine, and support
assignments. Record and submit daily reports and process improvement suggestions. Start up all
machines upon arrival.
 Promoted three times in a short period of time, from Coater Operator to Crew Lead, then to Floor
Lead
 Supervised, supported, instructed, assigned, training, monitored, and reviewed crew of up to
sixteen as Floor Lead
 Performed a Job Analysis on all Coater Positions, drafted new Job Descriptions, and training
manuals for those positions
 Wrote and implemented a new training program that focused on quality, safety,and efficiency
 Revised and updated Floor SOP Manuals
 Maintain a respectful, high functioning, team atmosphere through successfulconflict resolution
and open communication policies between floor employees
CrewLead
Scheduled, monitored, and supported Coater Crew of 3 plus support staff. Operated Wet End of
Coater. Quality control of products on coater. Address and correct quality and efficiency issues on Coater.

2. Ensured Crew had all applicable raw materials for orders. Organized and implemented product changes,
machine readiness, and equipment maintenance.
 Crew maintained highest efficiency and production rates for 7 consecutive months
 Crew had lowest turnover rate in company history for 2 consecutive years
 One of two employees able to operate all machines on production floor
Coater Operator
Set up and ran coaters,slitter, and rewind machines as per product order. Monitored and maintained
strict quality standards. Provided weekly production schedules and reports to applicable departments.
 Proposed and implemented process changes that raised level of employee safety
 Worked closely with Quality and Shipping Depts to maximize raw material use and lower scrap
rate
 Participated in new employee probation evaluations
Kelly Services/RR Donnelly, Monroe, WI Aug. 2009- Aug. 2010
RR Donnelley is a custom order company that customers use to create,manage, produce, distribute and
process content on behalf of our customers. (Content such as coupon books, store ads and catalogs, store
labels, FedEx labels, and much more.)
Operator Helper
Performed Wet End/Dry End operation of adhesive/silicone coating machine. Loaded raw materials,
then unloaded final product using hoist. Controlled machine speed and tension to ensure quality per
product order. Using product specific recipes and raw materials, constructed liquid adhesive and/or
silicone in large quantities.
Hypro Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA July 2008-June 2009
Valued leader in the machining, manufacturing, and assembly of components and complex assemblies.
Using state of the art C.N.C. machining equipment, manufacturing systems, and logistics specialists to
produce a wide array of outsourced products.
Operated and maintained multiple Nigata and Mori Seiki machines. Used multiple gauges for
monitoring quality including: calipers, micrometers, pin and thread gauges. Read,interpreted, and
implemented blueprints. Programmed CNC machines using M-code and G-code.
 Promoted from Assistant Machine Operator (AMO) to Certified Machine Operator (CMO) in
short period of time
 Recognized for Team Support and Exceeding Efficiency Goals
PACE Product Tech Industries, Maple Lake,MN April 2001-March 2008
Magnesium Trim Press Operator,Lead Trim Press Operator,Die Casting Machine Operator,CNC
Technician, Shipping and Receiving Support/Relief,
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Outlook)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Blackhawk Technical College Student SHRM Chapter, Aug 2014- May 2016
Director of Community Relations and Director of Fundraising
National SHRM Chapter Member Since 2014