Quality Assurance Technician

• Oct 2023 - Present

Blockchain Consultant

• Sep 2021 - Oct 2023

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Finance Specialist involved in managing communication channels of blockchain projects, testing and providing constructive feedback of new protocols, assessing risks of new projects, accessing and utilizing smart contracts, trading tokens and NFTs, and participate in on-chain governance. Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Finance Specialist involved in managing communication channels of blockchain projects, testing and providing constructive feedback of new protocols, assessing risks of new projects, accessing and utilizing smart contracts, trading tokens and NFTs, and participate in on-chain governance.

Quality Assurance Specialist

• May 2017 - Sep 2021

● Collaborated with Research and Development, Quality Assurance, Customers, and Production to create new products or modify existing ones. ● Trained employees in Food Safety, GMP compliance, Quality documents, Standard Operating Procedures, and Quality forms. ● Ensured customer invoices matched product specifications and issued Certificates of Authenticity. ● Maintained quality and food safety standards and ensured compliance with various departments. ● Conducted risk assessments on incoming raw materials and specified the risk type and severity. ● Performed lab analysis of products to ensure high quality, customer conformance, and food safety. ● Guaranteed compliance with International, Federal, State, Company, and Customer-required procedures, regulations, and laws. ● Supported Quality Management and Quality Assurance in ensuring audit readiness for the FDA, BRC, Louisville Health Department, and customer audits. ● Investigated customer complaints through field testing, documentation, product movement, and user error. ● Worked closely with Marketing and Sales to Create and deploy labels, barcodes, and coding information using Clarisoft and Bartender software. ● Utilized Ross ERP software to manage inventory, control product status, measure costs and ensure traceability. ● Recorded, digitized, and cataloged production data, quality and safety checks, and test results. ● Used Microsoft Office software for administrative duties, data analyzing, and communication. ● Performed Technical Reviews to discover and correct discrepancies in External Specifications, Finished Goods Specifications, Product Data Sets, Artwork and Labels, and Certificates of Authenticity. ● Drafted Standard Operating Procedures and suggested edits to controlled documents. ● Co-led a Continuous Improvement Team involving in-plant studies and implementation of suggested ideas that reduced foreign material incidences by 50%. Show less

Production Technician

• Nov 2010 - May 2017

● Utilized in many areas of the facility for my multi-tasking abilities. ● Verified correct lot numbers, codes, and labels of products for traceability. ● Navigated the intricate software of 15 machines to adjust parameters of product and packaging based on environmental and physical factors. ● Performed timely quality checks to ensure product excellence and food safety. ● Maintained the highest levels of cleanliness and sanitation. ● Adjusted equipment and performed maintenance. ● Utilized in many areas of the facility for my multi-tasking abilities. ● Verified correct lot numbers, codes, and labels of products for traceability. ● Navigated the intricate software of 15 machines to adjust parameters of product and packaging based on environmental and physical factors. ● Performed timely quality checks to ensure product excellence and food safety. ● Maintained the highest levels of cleanliness and sanitation. ● Adjusted equipment and performed maintenance.

Assistant Manager

• Oct 2003 - Nov 2010

● Accounted for all sales and various forms of payments daily. ● Executed data entry, record filing, fax transmission, and relaying phone calls. ● Typed and prepared sales reports along with the 8 types of payments used. ● Logged and processed expenses and failed forms of payment. ● Recorded inventory audits and input that information into specialized software. ● Used software such as Microtrax, SAL Store Reports, ICL, and Virtual Console to track sales. ● Fulfilled the role of Store Management in the absence of the Store Manager, with up to 11 employees. Show less