Experience

Medical Devices Industry

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Engineer

  • Jun 2023 - Present



Fortis Life Sciences

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Engineer

  • Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

  As Quality Engineer, I continued to fulfill the responsibilities I previously had as Equipment Service Engineer - but with an additional focus on assisting in maintenance of the Quality Management System. This includes document review and audit participation, as well as authoring nonconformances, change order requests, deviations, corrective actions/preventative actions, and CoAs.

• Equipment Service Engineer

  • Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

  As Equipment Service Engineer, I was responsible for receiving, validating, calibration, and maintenance of all equipment at the Fortis Life Sciences - Grand Rapids sites. In addition, I maintained all equipment documents, as well as authored/revised work instructions for operation of equipment. I also continued to be cross-trained, to assist both the Quality Systems and Manufacturing departments.

• Manufacturing Scientist

  • Mar 2021 - Feb 2022



Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Aseptic Manufacturing Associate

  • Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  As a part of GRAM's Aseptic Manufacturing team, I was directly involved in and responsible for the preparation, formulation, and filling/closure of various aseptic parenteral pharmaceuticals. Depending on the client, these pharmaceuticals may be anything from clinical-trial batches to full on commercialization runs. Additionally, all practices are highly regulated, conforming to cGxPs as set forth by relevant agencies such as the FDA and DEA. As a part of GRAM's Aseptic Manufacturing team, I was directly involved in and responsible for the preparation, formulation, and filling/closure of various aseptic parenteral pharmaceuticals. Depending on the client, these pharmaceuticals may be anything from clinical-trial batches to full on commercialization runs. Additionally, all practices are highly regulated, conforming to cGxPs as set forth by relevant agencies such as the FDA and DEA.



Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Facilities Specialist

  • Mar 2017 - Dec 2018

  As a member of the Michigan State University’s Infrastructure, Planning, and Facilities team, I supported campus health and safety by proactively cleaning and maintaining student, faculty, and common areas on campus. My efforts directly contributed to my team receiving two annual stewardship awards to recognize our efforts in improving MSU’s campus and public spaces. As a member of the Michigan State University’s Infrastructure, Planning, and Facilities team, I supported campus health and safety by proactively cleaning and maintaining student, faculty, and common areas on campus. My efforts directly contributed to my team receiving two annual stewardship awards to recognize our efforts in improving MSU’s campus and public spaces.



Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • May 2016 - Jan 2017

  As a member of Dr. Hausinger’s research team, I worked closely with a postdoctoral assistant to support the laboratory’s microbial enzymology research. In this capacity, I helped design and conduct experiments, and then gathered data and recorded my observations. I also analyzed experiment results and data and reported findings to my supervisor and other team members throughout the process. As a member of Dr. Hausinger’s research team, I worked closely with a postdoctoral assistant to support the laboratory’s microbial enzymology research. In this capacity, I helped design and conduct experiments, and then gathered data and recorded my observations. I also analyzed experiment results and data and reported findings to my supervisor and other team members throughout the process.



Fabulous Finishes Inc

• United States
• Design Services

• Accountant

  • Apr 2011 - May 2016

  As a part-time accountant and sales associate, I worked closely with management to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping, while also assisting customers in any way necessary. As a part-time accountant and sales associate, I worked closely with management to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping, while also assisting customers in any way necessary.



Family Video

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  As a cashier, I supported Family Video’s sales operations by recommending and selling movies and video games to customers, communicating with other stores to find titles if our location was out of stock. I also contributed to the store’s overall success and appearance by monitoring and actively managing inventory levels and preventing shrinkage. As a cashier, I supported Family Video’s sales operations by recommending and selling movies and video games to customers, communicating with other stores to find titles if our location was out of stock. I also contributed to the store’s overall success and appearance by monitoring and actively managing inventory levels and preventing shrinkage.



Cornerstone Remodeling Co LLC

• Construction Laborer

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Involved in construction of decks/patios, pouring concrete, hanging drywall, landscaping, painting, renovating, and deconstruction of damaged/hazardous buildings. • In charge of packaging and readying a house for sale. • Involved in construction of decks/patios, pouring concrete, hanging drywall, landscaping, painting, renovating, and deconstruction of damaged/hazardous buildings. • In charge of packaging and readying a house for sale.



Kmart

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Hardlines Associate

  • Feb 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Responsible for assisting customers in purchasing electronic merchandise such as televisions, washing machines, or video game systems. • Responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge about products and similar merchandise to better aid customers in the decision process. • Rang up customers using POS terminals. • Top employee in the store for merchandise-related commission. (1 month) • Responsible for assisting customers in purchasing electronic merchandise such as televisions, washing machines, or video game systems. • Responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge about products and similar merchandise to better aid customers in the decision process. • Rang up customers using POS terminals. • Top employee in the store for merchandise-related commission. (1 month)