Experience

TIDI Products

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Quality Analyst

  • Sep 2016 - Present



McCain Foods USA

• Appleton, WI

• Microbiology Technician

  • Mar 2011 - Sep 2016

  Conducted microbiological testing for microbial contaminants/pathogens on finished food products. Created SOP documents to unify techniques used for various testing methods for all McCain laboratories within North America. Took a leading role in evaluating/validating new technologies within the lab (3M Molecular Detection System), taking into account cost, practicality, repeatability, accuracy and ease of use. Lead employees in community based educational events. Conducted environmental sampling of product lines to ensure proper sanitation levels and identify sources of contamination. Generated weekly result reports for off-site production facilities. Developed, directed and edited companywide GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) videos to increase employee safety. Represented the microbiology department at a company safety meeting and laboratory association seminar. Collaborated with other team members in specialized studies including shelf-life, heat inoculation and species identification projects. Show less



UW Oshkosh Science Outreach

• Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area

• Student Employee

  • Nov 2009 - Jan 2011

  Coordinated curriculums and teaching assistants for educational science events. Edited and updated information for the UW-Oshkosh planetarium shows. Educated teaching assistants on planetarium use and constellations. Functioned as teaching assistant during large educational events aimed at science students. Coordinated curriculums and teaching assistants for educational science events. Edited and updated information for the UW-Oshkosh planetarium shows. Educated teaching assistants on planetarium use and constellations. Functioned as teaching assistant during large educational events aimed at science students.



Kimberly-Clark

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research and Development Co-Op

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Supported Senior Scientists in confidential product research. Handled multiple projects concurrently. Learned KC standards and methodology for microbiology research. Developed and executed protocols. Used microbiology equipment including; centrifuges, anaerobic chambers, Chemidoc imaging system, and autoclaves. Orally presented research conducted on projects during Co-op term Supported Senior Scientists in confidential product research. Handled multiple projects concurrently. Learned KC standards and methodology for microbiology research. Developed and executed protocols. Used microbiology equipment including; centrifuges, anaerobic chambers, Chemidoc imaging system, and autoclaves. Orally presented research conducted on projects during Co-op term



UW Oshkosh Science Outreach

• Teaching Assistant

  • Apr 2007 - May 2009

  Orator for public and private UW-Oshkosh planetarium shows. Develop curriculum and teach summer science camps (3rd – 8th grade) Taught Science in Residence programs for local elementary/middle schools. Conducted in-house Science education programs for community civic organizations. Put on middle school regional and state Science Olympiad competitions. Orator for public and private UW-Oshkosh planetarium shows. Develop curriculum and teach summer science camps (3rd – 8th grade) Taught Science in Residence programs for local elementary/middle schools. Conducted in-house Science education programs for community civic organizations. Put on middle school regional and state Science Olympiad competitions.



UW

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2006 - Mar 2007

  Conducted preliminary research on mitochondrial genetic differences in horse DNA Developed PCR experiment and optimized primers for PCR Presented poster on research at Celebration of Scholarship 2007 Conducted preliminary research on mitochondrial genetic differences in horse DNA Developed PCR experiment and optimized primers for PCR Presented poster on research at Celebration of Scholarship 2007



School Specialties

• Pack Processor

  • Jun 2006 - Sep 2006

  Compiled school supply for shipping to schools throughout the United States In charge of quality control for processing line Compiled school supply for shipping to schools throughout the United States In charge of quality control for processing line



Summer of 2004

• Veterinary Assistant

  • May 2004 - Aug 2004

  Provided general care and minor treatments to a varying number of horses Participated in taking and developing x-rays Performed general upkeep and cleaning of the facility, grounds and stock rooms Assisted veterinarians with advanced treatments and operations Handled in-take and discharge of all clinic patients Provided general care and minor treatments to a varying number of horses Participated in taking and developing x-rays Performed general upkeep and cleaning of the facility, grounds and stock rooms Assisted veterinarians with advanced treatments and operations Handled in-take and discharge of all clinic patients