Experience

BioAgilytix

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Oct 2018 - Aug 2019



Charles River Laboratories

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Assurance Surpervisor

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2018

  Implemented and maintained Quality Systems supporting GLP/GMP analytical testing and characterization programs in compliance with the company policy and industry guidelines and best practices. · Identified improvements to eliminate non-value-added work and improve Quality process efficiency. Led internal Quality Team meetings to develop KPIs and created a means of quickly pulling reports. · Used Lean 6 Sigma tools to organize laboratory work areas. Implemented the 5S methodology at the… Show more Implemented and maintained Quality Systems supporting GLP/GMP analytical testing and characterization programs in compliance with the company policy and industry guidelines and best practices. · Identified improvements to eliminate non-value-added work and improve Quality process efficiency. Led internal Quality Team meetings to develop KPIs and created a means of quickly pulling reports. · Used Lean 6 Sigma tools to organize laboratory work areas. Implemented the 5S methodology at the lab benches so scientists were able to change their culture regarding cleanliness and client audit findings were significantly reduced. · Worked with different departments to implement a weekly electronic audit of the laboratory, reducing the time required for completion by more than 50%. Resulting reports increased workplace ownership. Show less Implemented and maintained Quality Systems supporting GLP/GMP analytical testing and characterization programs in compliance with the company policy and industry guidelines and best practices. · Identified improvements to eliminate non-value-added work and improve Quality process efficiency. Led internal Quality Team meetings to develop KPIs and created a means of quickly pulling reports. · Used Lean 6 Sigma tools to organize laboratory work areas. Implemented the 5S methodology at the… Show more Implemented and maintained Quality Systems supporting GLP/GMP analytical testing and characterization programs in compliance with the company policy and industry guidelines and best practices. · Identified improvements to eliminate non-value-added work and improve Quality process efficiency. Led internal Quality Team meetings to develop KPIs and created a means of quickly pulling reports. · Used Lean 6 Sigma tools to organize laboratory work areas. Implemented the 5S methodology at the lab benches so scientists were able to change their culture regarding cleanliness and client audit findings were significantly reduced. · Worked with different departments to implement a weekly electronic audit of the laboratory, reducing the time required for completion by more than 50%. Resulting reports increased workplace ownership. Show less



WestRock Company

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

  Responsible for ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures for 100+ employees. Created and implemented audits identifying areas that need improvement and developed an action plan for continuous improvement. Addressed all customer complaints with a root cause, corrective action and preventive action. Lead Kaizen training events. · Improved the primary metric (CNQ%) by over 50% and saved over $160,000 in non-salvageable losses from the previous fiscal year by creating a layered… Show more Responsible for ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures for 100+ employees. Created and implemented audits identifying areas that need improvement and developed an action plan for continuous improvement. Addressed all customer complaints with a root cause, corrective action and preventive action. Lead Kaizen training events. · Improved the primary metric (CNQ%) by over 50% and saved over $160,000 in non-salvageable losses from the previous fiscal year by creating a layered audit program and restructuring training. Used steering committees to focus on top three issues for each quarter to drive change. · Utilizing organizational skills and training to lead the facility to pass its first third party audit in six years by. Trained over 100 employees on policies and procedures required to be compliant with NSF International standards. Passing the audit allowed for new business worth over $30 M. Show less Responsible for ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures for 100+ employees. Created and implemented audits identifying areas that need improvement and developed an action plan for continuous improvement. Addressed all customer complaints with a root cause, corrective action and preventive action. Lead Kaizen training events. · Improved the primary metric (CNQ%) by over 50% and saved over $160,000 in non-salvageable losses from the previous fiscal year by creating a layered… Show more Responsible for ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures for 100+ employees. Created and implemented audits identifying areas that need improvement and developed an action plan for continuous improvement. Addressed all customer complaints with a root cause, corrective action and preventive action. Lead Kaizen training events. · Improved the primary metric (CNQ%) by over 50% and saved over $160,000 in non-salvageable losses from the previous fiscal year by creating a layered audit program and restructuring training. Used steering committees to focus on top three issues for each quarter to drive change. · Utilizing organizational skills and training to lead the facility to pass its first third party audit in six years by. Trained over 100 employees on policies and procedures required to be compliant with NSF International standards. Passing the audit allowed for new business worth over $30 M. Show less



Lawrence Public Schools

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Long Term Substitute Teacher

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  Taught seniors intermediate skills in Microsoft Applications. Analyzed eight years of standardized test results to help staff design data driven instruction Streamlined program to identify underperforming students. Taught seniors intermediate skills in Microsoft Applications. Analyzed eight years of standardized test results to help staff design data driven instruction Streamlined program to identify underperforming students.



Marine Corps Recruiting

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supply Officer

  • Jul 2011 - Oct 2013

  Managed serialized assets, budgeted expenses, coordinated purchase contracts, and debriefed the Commanding Officer on expenditures and accountability in Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18 (~330 personnel) · Enforced procedural compliance of 16 custody inventory accounts of unit serialized equipment and assets worth over $70 M. · Managed the Bill of Materials submission and procurement of all supplies necessary for the Squadron’s successful mission accomplishment in over 20 exercises… Show more Managed serialized assets, budgeted expenses, coordinated purchase contracts, and debriefed the Commanding Officer on expenditures and accountability in Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18 (~330 personnel) · Enforced procedural compliance of 16 custody inventory accounts of unit serialized equipment and assets worth over $70 M. · Managed the Bill of Materials submission and procurement of all supplies necessary for the Squadron’s successful mission accomplishment in over 20 exercises across five different countries. · Recognized as having the best supply section (1 of 5) during the Commanding General’s Inspection for maintaining strict adherence to directives regarding property accounting, requisition management, warehouse operations, and personal effects management.

• Student Officer

  • May 2010 - Jun 2011