HAYDEN SMITH
Bentonville
Summary
Detail-oriented scientific professional with extensive experience in geotechnical and CMT lab operations, including roles as a lab technician, field technician, and lab supervisor. Proven ability to manage lab procedures, enforce safety standards, and deliver accurate, reliable results. Strong collaborator adept at adapting to shifting priorities and driving team performance. Educational background in accounting adds expertise in budgeting, inventory, and administrative management, enhancing overall lab efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Supervisor
Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc
01.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily geotechnical and CMT lab operations, achieving 100% compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored a team of three technicians, boosting workflow efficiency by 15% and reducing errors.
- Streamlined testing and sample-handling procedures, cutting project turnaround time by 20%.
- Maintained and calibrated 100+ lab instruments, ensuring accuracy and minimizing downtime.
- Tracked lab revenue and test costs, providing weekly updates to management to monitor profitability and inform operational decisions.
Construction Materials & Laboratory Testing Technician
Atlas Technical Consultants
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with engineers and contractors to resolve material-related issues, helping projects stay within budget and meet deadlines.
- Generated accurate and efficient test reports for a $1 billion project, ensuring compliance with project and industry specifications and contributing to timely decision-making and project success.
- Conducted comprehensive testing procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment, enhancing reliability and accuracy of results.
Driver
FedEx - Crossno Carrier
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Ensure proper documentation of deliveries, including obtaining signatures and accurately completing delivery forms.
- Operated delivery vehicles safely and efficiently, ensuring timely package deliveries across assigned routes.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to identify maintenance needs, enhancing overall fleet reliability.
- Developed strong customer relationships through professional interactions during deliveries and pickups.
Order Fulfillment Associate
Walmart
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Efficiently picked and prepared online grocery orders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to customer specifications while maintaining high productivity.
- Ensured product quality and freshness by inspecting items during the picking process, reducing returns and customer complaints.
- Utilized inventory management systems to track product availability, ensuring timely and accurate order completion.
- Delivered orders to customers with exceptional service, ensuring professional communication and a positive customer experience throughout the process.
Billing Analyst
Central Freight Lines
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed and maintained customer billing records, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and accurate billing information, resolving disputes promptly and professionally.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline invoicing processes.
- Conducted audits of billing statements to maintain high levels of accuracy.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Tarleton State University
Skills
- Laboratory Management
- Material Sampling & Inspection
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)
- Laboratory Safety Protocols
- Plan Reading
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Laboratory safety protocols
Certifications
- ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Level 1
- ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 1
- ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
- ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician
- CTTP Basic Aggregates
- CTTP Concrete Field
- CTTP Concrete Strength
- CTTP Hot Mix Asphalt
- CTTP Soils
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Lab Supervisor
Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc
01.2025 - Current
Construction Materials & Laboratory Testing Technician
Atlas Technical Consultants
01.2023 - 12.2024
Driver
FedEx - Crossno Carrier
02.2022 - 01.2023
Order Fulfillment Associate
Walmart
04.2021 - 02.2022
Billing Analyst
Central Freight Lines
06.2020 - 12.2020
BBA - Accounting
Tarleton State University
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