Experience

LALA U.S., Inc

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Quality Control Lead

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Responsible for managing a laboratory team of four in performing ongoing quality testing, data management, scheduling, training, and performance evaluations. Maintained laboratory testing equipment, performing standardization and calibration checks, in-house preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting issues. Assessed testing procedures and implemented supply and process changes to reduce laboratory spending by $11,500 a year. Worked cooperatively with quality, production, and… Show more Responsible for managing a laboratory team of four in performing ongoing quality testing, data management, scheduling, training, and performance evaluations. Maintained laboratory testing equipment, performing standardization and calibration checks, in-house preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting issues. Assessed testing procedures and implemented supply and process changes to reduce laboratory spending by $11,500 a year. Worked cooperatively with quality, production, and maintenance to reduce customer complaints by 50% in 2021. Assisted with internal and external audits for compliance with SQF, GMP, IMS, and CDPHE. Analyzed laboratory testing results to determine quality of raw materials and finished goods for release and used SAP to manage hold, release, and disposal of noncompliant products. Implemented quality control procedures for all incoming raw ingredients and materials. Developed and lead teams in product traceability exercises three times a year using SAP and improved documentation to promote accuracy of raw ingredients, materials, and finished goods movements. Reviewed records & logs, food safety plans, food defense plans, and plant processing documentation to comply with federal, state, and company regulations and implemented new programs and testing procedures to further improve product quality. Written, reviewed, and implemented SOPS, work instructions, and one-point lessons. Managed the food defense plan and PMO Appendix N program compliance.

• Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician

  • Oct 2019 - Jan 2022

  Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Contributed to the production cycle by performing ongoing quality control inspections on dairy samples in a laboratory setting while following established safety protocols and implementing provided GLPs, GMPs, and SOPs to ensure quality standards were met. Leveraged observation tactics, decision-making, and sound judgment to identify and prevent production errors. Meticulously performed chemical and microbiological analysis on raw materials and final products to verify proper… Show more Contributed to the production cycle by performing ongoing quality control inspections on dairy samples in a laboratory setting while following established safety protocols and implementing provided GLPs, GMPs, and SOPs to ensure quality standards were met. Leveraged observation tactics, decision-making, and sound judgment to identify and prevent production errors. Meticulously performed chemical and microbiological analysis on raw materials and final products to verify proper composition and ingredient specifications. Utilized various measurement systems including a CEM Oracle Rapid NMR Fat analyzer, cryoscope, Charm (EPIC, ROSA & novaLUM), Agilent AriaMX Real-Time PCR, and Mocon CO2 analyzer.



Kohl's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Apparel Sales Lead

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2019

  Colorado Springs, Colorado Area Organized, merchandized, and maintained department to promote sales based on inventory fluctuations. Managed department team of 5+ employees delegating work based on shift requirements, individual strengths, and unique training. Consistently met and exceeded department expectations for productivity and accuracy levels.



University of Colorado Colorado Springs

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Grader

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Colorado Springs, Colorado Area Student Grader for the UCCS Physics department. Evaluated the accuracy of student course work, provided feedback for improvement, and assigned grades.



Plato's Closet

• Keyholder

  • Jun 2011 - May 2014

  Colorado Springs, Colorado Area Provided leadership and guidance to employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, and in performing services for customers. Inspection and evaluation of incoming clothing based on trends and product sales to provide maximum store volume throughout the year and build a quality inventory.