Tara M. Funk
Phoenix, AZ | |
Professional Summary
Reliable production associate with experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, sanitation, and shift leadership. Strong record of maintaining safety standards, supporting efficient workflows, and advancing quickly through performance and dependability.
Core Qualifications
● Production line operations and workflow support
● Quality assurance and food-safety compliance
● Sanitation, cleanup, and equipment breakdown
● Labeling, sorting, weighing, and palletizing
● Team coordination and shift support
● Dependability, punctuality, and strong work ethic
Professional Experience
Shift Lead / QA / Production Associate - Firestone Pacific Foods, Vancouver, WA
08/2020-04/2025
● Sorted, weighed, labeled, and palletized frozen fruit on a high-speed production line while following strict food-safety and sanitation standards.
● Performed complete line breakdown and sanitation before and after shifts to maintain cleanliness, compliance, and efficient startup.
● Promoted to Quality Assurance within the first 90 days based on strong performance, attention to detail, and consistent adherence to standards.
● Promoted to Shift Lead after one year, helping coordinate line setup, crew handoffs, workflow support, and end-of-shift breakdown.
Owner / Operator - Pure Lee Domestic, Residential Cleaning
11/2008-05/2020
● Built and managed a successful service business through dependable, detail-oriented work and consistent customer satisfaction.
● Maintained high standards of cleanliness, organization, and time management across multiple client locations.
Head Waitress - The Cheesecake Factory, Downtown St. Louis, MO
10/2003-07/2008
● Worked efficiently in a high-volume environment requiring speed, accuracy, teamwork, and consistent service standards.
● Trained new staff and resolved guest concerns while maintaining quality and attention to detail during busy shifts.
Education
Grand Canyon University (Remote) - B.S. Business Management, Expected 2026