Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Mirzet Saracevic

Winnipeg,MB

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Inspector

Manitoba Transportation And Infrastructure
09.2022 - Current
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Provide technical support to the Quality Assurance Technologist by conducting final audit reviews,analyzing tendered pay items and test results for accuracy and completeness.
  • Conducted material sample collection and analysis, reported deficiencies, and produced weekly reports.
  • Skilled in reviewing and reporting on Quality Acceptance sheets for accuracy and consistency,calculating and recording statistical analysis of aggregate test results, and determining the required quantity of bitumen asphalt cement.
  • Assisted in managing multi-million-dollar projects, preparing aggregate production reports, base course production reports, contract review reports, and communicating effectively with
    Regional PM/SPM to determine payments and ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Expertise in the Materials Analysis System (MAS) database and experienced in promoting health and safety inspections and ensuring regulatory compliance.


Accomplishments:

  • Successfully identified and reported recurring issues, which led to effective cross-departmental collaboration and resolutions, enhancing overall operational efficiency and reducing the frequency of similar problems in the future.
  • Provided essential technical support in final audit reviews and analysis, enhancing the overall quality and completeness of tendered pay items and test results.
  • Managed and navigated the Materials Analysis System (MAS) database effectively, leading to smooth operations and consistent regulatory compliance. Also spearheaded health and safety inspections to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

Seasonal General Labourer

AGI Westeel
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assemble materials using hand and power tools.
  • Propose potential quality or productivity enhancement.
  • Review of finish parts to ensure accuracy against drawings.
  • Read and understand blueprints, specifications and drawings.
  • Working safely and efficiently, following safety rules and standard operating procedures.
  • Communicate with maintenance or engineering personnel regarding setup of equipment and technical issues.
  • Complete all other tasks as assigned.


Accomplishments:

  • Successfully proposed and implemented multiple quality and productivity enhancements, resulting in a 15% increase in overall efficiency and a 10% reduction in waste.
  • Demonstrated exceptional understanding of blueprints, specifications, and drawings, leading to a 98% accuracy rate in review of finished parts against drawings, contributing to the high standards of quality control in the organization.
  • Improved cross-departmental communication by establishing a streamlined protocol with maintenance and engineering personnel. This led to quicker resolution of equipment setup and technical issues, reducing downtime by 20%.

Engineering Aid 2

Manitoba Infrastructure And Transportation
05.2019 - 09.2021
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Train students and contract staff on ArcGIS software, cost estimating, safety, regulations and technical skills.
  • Collect material samples at remote sites. Analyze and approve samples in a lab. Report deficiencies.
  • Produce weekly reports and update Excel spreadsheets. Conduct health and safety inspections.


Accomplishments:

  • Selected by senior management to train/mentor employees, Promoted to a trainer in 2 months.
    Achieved the highest quality assurance standards due to exceptional accuracy and detail-focus.
  • Introduced a process change for sample collection to improve team efficiency by up to 60 hours per month.
  • Worked varying schedules of up to 14.5 hours per day for 14 days (day and nights).

Acting Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator

JC Paving
05.2016 - 06.2018
  • Frequently acted as site foreman in managing job sites, supervising labourers, equipment operators and drivers.
  • Worked closely with engineers and job estimators to plan and execute daily workloads.
  • Operated, inspected, maintained and repaired heavy equipment.
  • Delegated tasks to crew members to ensure job efficiency and adherence to timelines.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine accurate measurements for elevations for road construction.


Accomplishments:

  • Generated cost savings for the company through more effective project planning and resource utilization.
  • Advanced to a supervisor in 2017, utilizing leadership, planning, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Customer Service Desk Representative

Safeway
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies and services.


Accomplishments:

  • Advanced from a produce clerk to more responsible customer service roles within the first month.
  • Promoted due to courteous and friendly nature in interacting with customers, strong teamwork skills, ability to problem-solve customer concerns and immediately learn new skills.

Education

Diploma - Business Information Technology

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg, MB
08.2021

Technology Certificate - Civil Engineering Technology

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg, MB
08.2019

High School Diploma -

West Kildonan Collegiate
Winnipeg, MB
06.2015

Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-Reflection and Teamwork
  • Project Management
  • Web Application Programming
  • Database Management
  • Network Systems
  • Software Development

Accomplishments

  • Successfully identified and reported recurring issues, which led to effective cross-departmental collaboration and resolutions, enhancing overall operational efficiency and reducing the frequency of similar problems in the future.
  • Provided essential technical support in final audit reviews and analysis, enhancing the overall quality and completeness of tendered pay items and test results.
  • Managed and navigated the Materials Analysis System (MAS) database effectively, leading to smooth operations and consistent regulatory compliance. Also spearheaded health and safety inspections to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

Timeline

Quality Assurance Inspector

Manitoba Transportation And Infrastructure
09.2022 - Current

Seasonal General Labourer

AGI Westeel
05.2022 - 05.2023

Engineering Aid 2

Manitoba Infrastructure And Transportation
05.2019 - 09.2021

Acting Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator

JC Paving
05.2016 - 06.2018

Customer Service Desk Representative

Safeway
01.2015 - 07.2016

Diploma - Business Information Technology

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology

Technology Certificate - Civil Engineering Technology

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology

High School Diploma -

West Kildonan Collegiate
Mirzet Saracevic