Certification Manager

• Jan 2023 - Present

Inspector

• Sep 2020 - Jan 2023

As a VPC Inspector I went abroad vessels to obtain samples from the ballast, gray and bilge tanks. This required me to work with the crew and officers, record details, photograph and test samples collected, and compile reports.

Certification Coordinator

• Feb 2019 - Jan 2023

I guided clients through the application process for certifications including reviewing of applications and preparing offer letter for certification programs. I maintained client information within the certification management system. Prior to a client's audit I worked with them and other stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of the process including but not limited to providing information to accounting about upcoming invoicing for audits and auditors expenses. Overall, I worked with clients, program managers, certifiers and auditors to ensure information exchange and organization of certification aspects were achieved. Show less

Operations Assistant

• Apr 2020 - Sep 2022

I monitor and maintain records for vessel activities, reports and communications related to inspection services for the Sept Iles operations of CU. Monthly I compile the information gathered for invoicing purposes.

Quality Manager

• Jan 2017 - May 2021

Key Project: I developed and implemented the quality system for the grain and hops laboratory. This required that I wrote standard operating procedures and trained employees on aspects of the systems. The result of which was that within 18 months of starting work at CLV I had achieved ISO 17025 accreditation for the laboratory.Other Tasks: Research, development and organization of the laboratory, including ordering of supplies/services, maintaining inventory records, interviewing of laboratory employees, and researching methods for laboratory growth.Assisting the Manager in business development and marketing, including meeting with clients and service providers. Show less

Lab Analyst

• Oct 2015 - May 2021

Key Project:After CLV was approached about hop analysis, I established CLV as the hop laboratory for the Lower Mainland. This required me to research and select testing methods, and from there I determined and order equipment and supplies needed. After which I established the testing procedure that we would use and wrote the SOPs accordingly. Finally, I marketed our services to local hop growers, breweries and hop traders.General Tasks: Log in samples for testing, arranging the testing schedule and preparing laboratory reports for approval.Familiar with analysis of grain for protein, Falling Number, test weight & visual grading factors (e.x. HVK, sprouted, smudge), and of hops for acid & beta acids, HSI and total oil content.Attended workshop for Grain Grading taught by the Canadian Grain Commission (April 2016).Training and supervising employees in methods and procedures (e.g. instrumentation, safety, quality). Show less

Survey Analyst

• Sep 2014 - Apr 2019

After reviewing and entering survey results into spreadsheets, I calculated and analyzed data for to determine instructor’s performance and attendees’ satisfaction with training and summarized findings for inclusion in report for the school districts.

Administrative Assistant

• Sep 2014 - May 2018

Assisted with registration of participates and requests from attendees and presenters at their annual symposium.Reviewed transcripts of a sensitive nature from training sessions for relevant content and summarized material for addition in mental health training manual.General administrative tasks including travel arrangements, updating of calendar and contacts for mailing lists.

Analyst

• Mar 2009 - Apr 2014

Technician, Food Residue: March 2009 – March 2011; Cantest, Burnaby, BC Daily extracting, analyzing and reporting of sample testing through the use of multitasking and prioritization skills to meet deadlines. Method development including verification and validation reports to improve efficiency in recoveries and turnaround times for tests. Scheduled and planned extractions and instrument runtimes to achieve maximum productivity while meeting tight deadlines. Successfully trained technicians in procedures through hand-on instructions and followed up to ensure techniques were achieved. Instrument maintenance, sequencing and running of GCMS and HPLC requiring problem solving and mechanical aptitude to resolve issue that arose. Updated, wrote & edited technical documents including work instructions and SOP including assessing procedures for safety risk. Reviewed records for completion and traceability to ensure compliance during audits. Update and organized training records for department which allowed for reduced paper usage and create more space in the laboratory working area. Show less

Analytical Chemist

• Dec 2007 - Nov 2008

Verification of raw materials for qualitative and quantitative properties prior to use in drug production following standard testing procedures set out in pharmacopoeias. Recorded details of tests and findings in laboratory notebook and reported results in a timely manner. Wrote thorough non-conformance reports for inconsistencies in testing or results to ensure complete documentation for traceability purposes. Verification of raw materials for qualitative and quantitative properties prior to use in drug production following standard testing procedures set out in pharmacopoeias. Recorded details of tests and findings in laboratory notebook and reported results in a timely manner. Wrote thorough non-conformance reports for inconsistencies in testing or results to ensure complete documentation for traceability purposes.

Lab Assistant

• May 2006 - Dec 2006

Coop work placement Method development and formulation for reducing dust distribution in windy conditions. Formulation development to counteract corrosion and scaling formation in industrial systems. Coop work placement Method development and formulation for reducing dust distribution in windy conditions. Formulation development to counteract corrosion and scaling formation in industrial systems.

Lab Assistant

• Jan 2005 - Aug 2005

Coop work placement Collected and recorded amounts of water and plant samples from field experiments for later testing in lab setting. Daily maintenance and preparation of field experiments including thinning of plants, design and installation of testing equipment and repairing of irrigation systems. Coop work placement Collected and recorded amounts of water and plant samples from field experiments for later testing in lab setting. Daily maintenance and preparation of field experiments including thinning of plants, design and installation of testing equipment and repairing of irrigation systems.