Experience

Capitol County Children’s Collaborative

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

• Human Resources Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Hamilton Township, New Jersey, United States • Managed and lead a three-person team of Human Resources professionals • Served as the first point of contact for virtual and onsite employee inquiries • Tracked, managed, and maintained all Human Resource issues and concerns to resolutions or escalation, if needed • Coached mid to senior level managers and employees on performance management and progressive discipline • Managed virtual as well as onsite onboarding and offboarding • Completed HRIS data entry, reporting… Show more • Managed and lead a three-person team of Human Resources professionals • Served as the first point of contact for virtual and onsite employee inquiries • Tracked, managed, and maintained all Human Resource issues and concerns to resolutions or escalation, if needed • Coached mid to senior level managers and employees on performance management and progressive discipline • Managed virtual as well as onsite onboarding and offboarding • Completed HRIS data entry, reporting, auditing, and processing payroll utilizing HR management software such as PayChex, BalancePoint, and ADP • Identified and recruited highly qualified talent via ATS, job boards, and networks • Maintained positive connections with all potential and placed talent • Negotiated contract terms with talent and oversaw credentialing process • Supervised and coordinated all daily HR activities and processes Show less



EMSL Analytical, Inc

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Quality Assurance Manager

  • Nov 2014 - Jun 2016

  Cinnaminson, NJ Oversees the Corporate Laboratory Quality Assurance Department Implements policies and procedures for the Quality Management System Coordinates efforts between the analytical divisions related to the Quality Program and maintains consistency among the Corporate Laboratory Maintains local document control program Monitors Corrective Action/Preventive Action Reports Oversees training program including demonstration of capabilities Addresses customer inquiries and… Show more Oversees the Corporate Laboratory Quality Assurance Department Implements policies and procedures for the Quality Management System Coordinates efforts between the analytical divisions related to the Quality Program and maintains consistency among the Corporate Laboratory Maintains local document control program Monitors Corrective Action/Preventive Action Reports Oversees training program including demonstration of capabilities Addresses customer inquiries and complaints Supports business developmet activities Performs Internal Audits, assess compliance with Quality Management System requirements, and reviews technical performance for laboratories Oversees accreditation programs, to include, distribution of notices, invoicing, changes in fields of testing, agency visits and report responses, and providing assessments of accreditation requirements

• Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Jan 2013 - Nov 2014

  Cinnaminson, NJ Responsible for the implementation of the quality management system within the GMP Microbiology Laboratory Responsible for tracking and maintaining training records of all personnel Responsible for identifying and implementing all corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Responsible for the review and approval of all planned and unplanned deviations, laboratory investigations, and change controls Authored and implemented several quality and laboratory procedures Responsible for… Show more Responsible for the implementation of the quality management system within the GMP Microbiology Laboratory Responsible for tracking and maintaining training records of all personnel Responsible for identifying and implementing all corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Responsible for the review and approval of all planned and unplanned deviations, laboratory investigations, and change controls Authored and implemented several quality and laboratory procedures Responsible for the review and approval of all validation protocols, standard operating procedures, testing methods, and laboratory reports Maintained and tracked qualification, maintenance, and calibration of all laboratory equipment and instruments Responsible for the implementation of the site validation and calibration program Performed regular internal audits Performed routine training with all personnel Tracked and maintained document control and versioning process Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Systems



Merck

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Scientist

  • Mar 2010 - Jan 2013

  West Point, PA Tested samples from production Evaluated microscopically and macroscopically the effect of test fluids in tissue culture and serological tests Prepared primary tissue cell cultures and suspensions Prepared virus dilutions, serological dilutions of virus and serum pools and inoculated material into tissue culture plates, flasks, and tubes Maintained complete records of tests performed Instrumental in developing programs to improve quality systems within the lab Experience with… Show more Tested samples from production Evaluated microscopically and macroscopically the effect of test fluids in tissue culture and serological tests Prepared primary tissue cell cultures and suspensions Prepared virus dilutions, serological dilutions of virus and serum pools and inoculated material into tissue culture plates, flasks, and tubes Maintained complete records of tests performed Instrumental in developing programs to improve quality systems within the lab Experience with GLP, GCP, and CGMP auditing practices

• Biotechnician, Varicella Production

  • Jul 2009 - Mar 2010

  West Point, PA Responsible for manufacturing the Varicella vaccine, Varivax Performed routine and static environmental monitoring during production Performed viable air sampling, non-viable air sampling, viable surface sampling, and personnel monitoring Performed cell counts Experience in aseptic manufacturing and sterile pharmaceutical production



Menu Foods, Inc

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

• Quality Assurance Technician for Finished Product

  • Oct 2008 - Jul 2009

  Pennsauken, NJ Responsible for finished product deviations and disposition of holds Responsible for all product evaluations in regards to post process, incubation, and secondary packaging Support and train laboratory technicians in key criteria to focus on in-daily evaluations and sample gathering Responsible for areas of product improvement in response to post-process evaluations Worked closely with the production department to improve both finished product quality and in process quality… Show more Responsible for finished product deviations and disposition of holds Responsible for all product evaluations in regards to post process, incubation, and secondary packaging Support and train laboratory technicians in key criteria to focus on in-daily evaluations and sample gathering Responsible for areas of product improvement in response to post-process evaluations Worked closely with the production department to improve both finished product quality and in process quality Responsible for communication with customers in regards to product involved in positive release program Audited finished product analysis and ensured samples were conveyed to customer for review Ensured all finished product evaluations, as well as secondary packaging evaluations were conducted in accordance with company SOPs Worked with R&D to monitor and ensure that finished product specifications were up to date Trained in Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA) management and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) management Show less



MedImmune

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Control Microbiologist for Manufacturing

  • Jun 2007 - Oct 2008

  Greater Philadelphia Area Performed routine environmental monitoring during aseptic fills Performed viable air sampling, non-viable air sampling, viable surface sampling, and personnel monitoring Tested water and product samples which included conductivity, bioburden, endotoxin, TOC and microbial identifications Performed data entry and validation using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)



Acculogix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

• Quality Service Inspector

  • Aug 2006 - Sep 2006

  Bristol, PA Performed Production room inspections Performed raw material inspections Monitored areas for cleanliness and adherence to cGMPs and company Standard Operating Procedures