John Norton

Experience

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  HopDoddy Burger Bar

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Front of House

  Worked with a variety of employees and customers, learning interpersonal skillsCreated sales technique, selling refreshments to customers waiting in line outside in the heat

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  Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

  Jun 2013 - Mar 2014

  Research Assistant

  •Designed and helped conduct “bead pull” experiment to understand effects of dielectrics on the resonant frequency of microwave cavities. This was a small step in a large effort to detect the existence of an “axion”.• Worked with vector analyzer, cryostat, microwave cavity, vacuum turbo-pump, and liquid nitrogen and helium

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  University of California, Berkeley

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Analyzed dynamics of physical system to design aquatic sports equipment empowering athletes to log-roll against each other from remote locations• Collected remote accelerometer and angle encoder data and implemented algorithm to gather real time results• Designed control system in MatLab and used SimuLink to analyze the results

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  Orion Pipeline

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Field Engineering Intern

  • Supervised and worked alongside peer intern to pig pipelines, service and replace electronic flow meters, gage tank levels, mark new pipeline, flag pipeline near construction, coat with tar and paint old pipe, and gain an understanding of dehydrators’, separators’, and pipelines’ functions

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  Schlumberger

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Intern in Research, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sustaining (REMS)

  • Designed and performed pressure tests on the valve seal that prevents oil spills to validate proposed modification• Renovated existing valve design to error-proof and streamline manufacturing, as well as, improve part’s robustness

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  Anheuser-Busch

  Aug 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Managed team of 10-15 union employees to efficiently load trailers with beer and prevent palletizer backup• Promoted safety, quality, and production culture by championing initiatives like “No Risk November” and “Nip it in the BUD”, i.e. helped team achieve zero warehouse injuries and prevent distribution of non-conforming product• Spearheaded the “VPO Need 2 Know” learning and development tool, which streamlines employees’ access to operating parameters, guidelines, policies and procedures, as well as, cultivates continuous improvement Show less • Completed 10-month nationwide comprehensive rotational program spanning the major functions of Anheuser-Busch InBev including: Sales, Marketing, Finance, Procurement, Solutions (IT), Brewing, Packaging, and Logistics • Used Lean and Six Sigma tools to complete Yellow Belt project that reduced extended WAD flush cycle time by 36%, reduced microbial clean cycle time by 33%, and saved 18.7 bbls of water per Bass to Mich Ultra changeover • Consulted on project to reduce compressed air usage at brewery in Fort Collins, CO • Presented sales strategy to gain market share in 7/11 stores in California to regional sales VP Show less

  • Warehouse Shift Manager

    Jun 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Global Management Trainee

    Aug 2016 - May 2017
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  East Texas Vascular Associates, PA

  May 2019 - May 2020

  Scribe/Medical Assistant