Experience

Lovelace Biomedical

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Lovelace Biomedical is a not-for-profit contract research organization with a rich history of helping its pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners achieve great things. In my dynamic role as a Quality Assurance Specialist within a GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) regulated Contract Research Organization (CRO), I have rapidly immersed myself in the intricate landscape of ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity. With an unwavering focus on detail, I've diligently aligned processes and documentation with stringent GLP guidelines, leaving no margin for error. In my brief tenure, I've already conducted meticulous data and validation plan audits, pinpointing areas for potential optimization and enhancing our operational efficiency. Embracing this role, I'm committed to contributing to a culture of precision and continuous improvement, underscoring the pivotal role that Quality Assurance plays in upholding research integrity and catalyzing advancements within the industry. Show less



Steelbridge Ministries

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

  Steelbridge Ministries is the premier faith-based recovery center in downtown Albuquerque. Offering a yearlong residential treatment to those who have struggled with addiction, homelessness, trauma, human trafficking, and youths aging out of foster care, Steelbridge incorporates counseling, behavioral health services, spiritual guidance, vocational training, and other solutions to help individuals regain control of their lives. • Part of a two-person team responsible for generating $1.5 million in yearly revenue from donors to serve those struggling with substance abuse disorders, chronic homelessness, and domestic violence in New Mexico. • Donor database management: I leverage my proficiency in Microsoft Excel to manage and maintain a donor base of roughly 5000 constituents. I generate various reports including, donor retention, donor segmentation for campaigns, ROI for campaigns, and revenue reports. These reports are used to identify who to market and by what medium (i.e., direct mail, email, telephone, etc.) • Marketing/Graphic Design: Work directly with the development director and social media team to generate content and design and implement key marketing campaigns. Manage other design needs such as presentations, signage, and trade show collateral. Since my involvement at Steelbridge, my efforts in filming, editing, and producing videos and shooting still photography has contributed to a direct increase in online presence and engagement: 1. Facebook and Instagram reach is up, respectively, to 20,240 (+205.8%) and 4,505 (+406.7%), and page visits to 4,572 (+79%) and 360 (+68.2%) 2. Website traffic increased to 25,000 (+74% yr/yr) visits, 21,000 (+77% yr/yr) unique visitors, and 42,000 (+36% yr/yr) page views. 3. I created a YouTube channel to increase awareness and store videos from past campaigns. • Photography and film: I shoot, edit, and compose photographs, videos, and graphics for use on Steelbridge’s website, email, and direct mail campaigns. Show less



Eurofins Food Integrity and Innovation

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Analytical Chemist I

  • Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

  Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Madison, Inc. is an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory located in Madison, Wisconsin. They specialize in analyzing infant formula, sole-source nutrition products, hemp and CBD, dietary supplements, and a variety of botanicals. Their testing portfolio includes vitamins, minerals, contaminants, pesticides, shelf-life studies, and more. Teams of leading food scientists provide a broad range of resources, experience, and expertise that enable our customers to bring innovative, sustainable, safe products to market, faster. • Conducts routine analyses of consumer products for vitamins B5, Pantothenic Acid, and B2, Riboflavin, in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, and SOPs. • Documents work and rigorously maintains study documentation and laboratory records in accordance with GLPs, and regulatory agency (ex. USDA) guidelines. • Exercises proficient wet chemistry techniques and firmly understands microbiological methods for water-soluble vitamin analysis. Show less



Virent, Inc

• United States
• Services for Renewable Energy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Technician

  • Jun 2020 - Sep 2020

  Virent is working to commercialize its BioForming® technology to create the fuels and chemicals the world demands from a wide range of naturally occurring, renewable resources. Using patented catalytic chemistry, Virent converts bio-based sugar feedstocks into products molecularly identical to those made from petroleum. Virent’s technology can produce a range of fuel products including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, as well as chemicals used for plastics, fibers and films. • Supported principal researchers by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting multiple pilot plants in a catalysis R&D laboratory. • Team member focused on the development of catalysts designed to convert sugars into liquid fuels like gasoline as well as lightweight oxygenated hydrocarbons that can be used as feedstocks in the chemicals, textiles, and polymers industries. Show less



Sam's Club

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandiser

  • Aug 2019 - May 2020

  • Plan, control, and monitor effective distribution of merchandise to maximize sales and profits. Perform inventory counts; submit reports to store management and company headquarters. • Maintain excellent rapport with store managers, associates, and club managers. • Plan, control, and monitor effective distribution of merchandise to maximize sales and profits. Perform inventory counts; submit reports to store management and company headquarters. • Maintain excellent rapport with store managers, associates, and club managers.



New Mexico State University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Researcher

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

  Research topic: Coversion of Microalgae to bio-oil via Hydrothermal Liquefaction in a Coninuous Flow Reactor. • Attained broad undergraduate-level training in chemical engineering, computer science, production engineering, and biological sciences. Contributed to the larger team of engineers, scientists, and technicians on new technology development from conception to production of reliable products. • Involved in the design, implementation, and maintenance of a hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) continuous flow reactor designed to convert non-lignin-containing biomass (algae) into bio-oil. • Applied the engineering design process, solved technical problems, and analyzed to evaluate the performance and determine yield and higher heating value. Show less



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Water/Fuel System Maintenance Apprentice

  • Jun 2009 - Jan 2013

  • Installed, maintained, tested, and troubleshot a variety of complex machinery as part of water and fuel systems including, automatic valves of liquid fuels, fire suppression systems, water distributions networks, and wastewater treatment facilities. • Managed the quality maintenance, accountability, and inventory of tools and equipment valued in excess of $420K. Ensured compliance with all safety and environmental regulations. • Awarded Squadron Airman of the Quarter in Q3 of 2011 • Installed, maintained, tested, and troubleshot a variety of complex machinery as part of water and fuel systems including, automatic valves of liquid fuels, fire suppression systems, water distributions networks, and wastewater treatment facilities. • Managed the quality maintenance, accountability, and inventory of tools and equipment valued in excess of $420K. Ensured compliance with all safety and environmental regulations. • Awarded Squadron Airman of the Quarter in Q3 of 2011