Experience

EVG Extracts LLC

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Quality and Compliance

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  ● Achieved AA+ BRC certification rating via an unannounced multi-site audit. ● Lead system audits and maintained certifications for: BRC Food Safety, 21CFR111 cGMP, Kosher, Oregon Tilth Organic, US Hemp Authority, FDA and CDPHE state laws. ● Managed facility inspection and process audits as the team lead auditor based on advanced training. ● Created a vendor management approval and upkept program while working with supply chain team. ● Approved vendors from SQF, ISO, HACCP, FSSC 22000, BRC and NSF audit certifications and reports. ● Developed a new QMS for remote extraction facility and achieved 21CFR111 certification. ● Reduced quality budget by 15% ($40k) through negotiated testing partnerships and consultant reduction. ● Managed quality team budget with annual projections, salaries, bonuses and quarterly monitoring. ● Lead a small team with performance reviews and weekly task management. ● Controlled QMS, HACCP, RCA, NC, CAPA, customer compliant, specification and stability data. ● Lead companywide monthly food safety and bi-annually six sigma waste meetings. ● Ensured deadlines were met via six sigma statistical analysis on samples, non-conformances. ● Reduced container waste by 10% via waste statistical analysis and CAPA implementation. ● Monitored companywide production loses with offered solutions to increase revenue. ● Managed company consultants for quarterly required BRC external audits. ● Developed new product compliance guidelines and suggested shelf-life timelines for new probiotic, mushroom, kava and mushroom extract products. Show less



Elixinol

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Manager and Quality Consultant

  • May 2021 - Present

  ● Developed quarterly recommendations for global leadership based on state-by-state evaluation of CBD regulations in order to ensure compliance proactively. ● Preformed annual consulting audits to ensure continuous compliance. ● Established 21CFR101 and 21CFR111 supplement compliance in QMS, artwork and specifications. ● Lead stability studies to validate and update shelf-life product claims. ● Created vendor approval process and audited all manufacturers and laboratories annually. ● Reduced quality budget by 55% ($200k) through negotiated testing partnerships. ● Ensured regulatory compliance through development and implementation of testing protocols. ● Controlled QMS, HACCP and documentation throughout supply chain redesign. ● Approved final release of products to customers. ● Ensured compliance of Elixinol through USHA certification, including mock recalls and internal audits. ● Managed CAPA, investigation and deviation processes and documentation. ● Trained, lead and managed a team of operations employees through fulfillment center transition. ● Investigated customer returns by identifying root cause and recommending remediation. ● Supported marketing team with label compliance, claims support and supplement regulations. Show less



Labyrinth Xtracts, LLC (LabX)

• Senior Science Officer

  • Jan 2020 - Sep 2020

  ● Developed and implemented a quality management system, HACCP plan and SOP database for cGMP Nutraceutical, Halal and Kosher qualification. ● Lead audit and achieved an "outstanding cGMP certification" from ASI to become one of the first certified mobile hemp extractors in the USA with a final score of 97/100. ● Wrote all work instructions and logs for production, sanitation, and policies. ● Trained all employees (12) on cGMP procedures through hands on training and written exams. ● Approved final release of extract and isolate. ● Worked with farms to improve their hemp oil yields, processes and cut costs of operation. ● Controlled CAPAs, investigations and deviation processes and documentation. Show less



Zelios

• Germany

• Chemistry Manager - Colorado and Safety Manager - Colorado

  • Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

  ● Oversaw process of carbon dioxide extraction, winterization and decarboxylation of hemp. ● Developed and authored cGMP batch records, SOPs, and safety guidelines. ● Reduced ethanol usage in winterization process by over 50% ($400k) a year. ● Oversaw the research, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes. ● Trained employees on the extraction and post processing SOPs while explaining the chemistry behind it. ● Managed chemical usage in the factory to stay compliance with local fire code. ● Lead Kosher and cGMP supplement audit through our production processes and documentation. ● Developed a statistically driven analysis of our production process to find our optimized pressures, run times, moisture content, temperatures, decarboxylation rate and cannabinoid content. ● Managed CAPA, investigation, deviation, lock out tag out and safety incident reports. ● Ensured OSHA compliance through forklift, AED, CPR, BBP and first aid certification classes. ● Logged, tracked and solved safety problems. Show less



Tusaar Corp

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Water Chemistry Intern

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  ● Researched and developed drinking and wastewater cleaning products. ● Analyzed data for compliance standards set by EPA, Colorado and Boulder County regulations. ● Researched and developed drinking and wastewater cleaning products. ● Analyzed data for compliance standards set by EPA, Colorado and Boulder County regulations.



University of Colorado Denver

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Organic Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  ● Instructed a class (24) for organic chemistry lab covering FTIR qualitative and quantitative techniques, TLC plates, NMR, acid and base chemical separations, distillations, polarimetry, organic substitution and elimination reactions. ● Created, graded and corrected exams. ● Instructed a class (24) for organic chemistry lab covering FTIR qualitative and quantitative techniques, TLC plates, NMR, acid and base chemical separations, distillations, polarimetry, organic substitution and elimination reactions. ● Created, graded and corrected exams.



EMSL Analytical, Inc

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Head of the Chemistry Lab / Labatory Analyst

  • Oct 2013 - Aug 2016

  ● Conducted tests using polarized light microscopy, wet chemistry and atomic absorption spectrometry to detect lead and asbestos in various matrices. ● Maintained QC/QA, ISO and GLP laboratory requirements. ● Developed and approved final hazard analysis reports for clients. ● Created and Edited QMS for chemistry department. ● Conducted tests using polarized light microscopy, wet chemistry and atomic absorption spectrometry to detect lead and asbestos in various matrices. ● Maintained QC/QA, ISO and GLP laboratory requirements. ● Developed and approved final hazard analysis reports for clients. ● Created and Edited QMS for chemistry department.