Experience

Lief Labs

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

• Director QA and Regulatory

  • May 2021 - Present



Nestlé

• Switzerland
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  • Mentored/led/developed 8 direct reports.• Factory liaison to USDA and FDA inspectors.• Supervised and monitored all microbiology, analytical and chemistry laboratory operations• Developed and implemented key food safety and regulatory compliance programs such as HACCP, Child Nutrition program, Quality management system and mandatory SOPs.• Led team to successfully pass Laboratory audits and to obtain excellent results on Proficiency Test.• Successfully managed three departmental restructures, a national recall and other crises. • ISO 22000 Certified Lead Auditor and member of the internal audit team.• Lead functional Operational Reviews.• Performed Vendor Audits.



Natrol LLC

• Associate Director QA/QC

  • Feb 2020 - May 2021

• QA/QC Manager

  • Nov 2018 - May 2021

  Manufacturer of Dietary Supplements



Nestle USA

• QA Supervisor and Interim QA Manager

  • Sep 2007 - Mar 2014

  • Successfully achieved NQMS/ISO 22000 certification for Nestlé Chatsworth within 10 months.• Guided other Nestlé factories in preparing for the NQMS/ISO 22000 initiative.• Mentored/led/developed 8 direct reports.• Received “Nestle Very Best Spirit Award” for being part of the ISO 22000 implementation team.• Worked closely with Plant Hygienist and EPSU Manager to maintain plant hygiene• FDA liaison during potential recall situations.• Supervised and monitored all microbiology, analytical and chemistry laboratory operations.• Developed, implemented and maintained key food safety and regulatory compliance programs. • Investigate root causes for out of specifications results in the laboratory.• Internal NQMS/ISO22000 Auditor• Effectively managed the Intelex document control system including CARs, SOPs and Internal Audits. • Participated in Goal Alignment Team as Standard Routine System Owner.• Lead functional Operational Reviews.• Lead factory Food Safety Team• Performed Vendor Audits.



Natrol, Inc.

• QA Manager

  • Feb 2006 - Nov 2007

  • Improved/revised Master Batch Record System• Transformed the Document and Record Control Systems for compliance and control.• Responsible for all overarching QA functions, roles, & responsibilities.• Responsible in issuing Certificate of Analysis that accompany all finished product shipments.• Plan/oversee/control the day-to-day operations and management of the QC Laboratory area.• Responsible for all personnel matters in the QC Laboratory • Approves raw materials and finished products for manufacturing

• QA Supervisor

  • May 2004 - Feb 2006

  • Improved/revised Master Batch Record System• Transformed the Document and Record Control Systems for compliance and control.• Verifies completed batch records to assure their accuracy and proper completion before approving and releasing the materials and /or products.• Responsible in issuing Certificate of Analysis that accompany all finished product shipments.• Approves raw materials and finished products for manufacturing.



kdc/one, Thibiant

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Analytical Chemist

  • Feb 2003 - Apr 2004

  • Performed product testing reliably using HPLC, GC, UV and ICP instruments. • Performed product testing reliably using HPLC, GC, UV and ICP instruments.



Banner Pharmacaps

• Senior Chemist

  • Jul 1990 - Feb 2003

  • Directed employees with product testing responsibilities to deliver 100% on-time analysis of both Raw Materials and Finished Products teams.• Responsible for product release decisions. Ensured 100% compliance and reduced consumer complaints by 10%.• Started as a Raw Material Chemist and was later assigned to Finished Products as Lead Chemist.• Performed Raw Materials and Finished Products testing using wet and analytical chemistry. Analyze active Pharmaceutical ingredients by HPLC, GC, and other analytical methods following cGMP, FDA, and FCC guidelines.• Performed Chemical analysis according to USP, FCC, and AOAC standards using HPLC, GC, ICP, UV-Vis and Dissolution instruments.



Bunge Foods

• Food Technologist - Research and Technical Systems

  • Mar 1988 - Jul 1990

  • Responsible in testing new products, ingredients, etc. for the Research and Development Group. • Responsible in testing new products, ingredients, etc. for the Research and Development Group.



Ramsey Laboratories

• Quality Control Supervisor

  • Jan 1987 - Mar 1988

  • Supervised two QC Techs; updated/documented QC procedures per AAC standards; established, & monitored Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) for overall Plant Operations. • Supervised two QC Techs; updated/documented QC procedures per AAC standards; established, & monitored Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) for overall Plant Operations.



Serv-A-Portion

• QA Technologist

  • Mar 1983 - May 1986

  • Performed testing both raw materials and processed products.. • Performed testing both raw materials and processed products..