∙ Directly supported new technology R&D work in the Medical Product Division (MPD) by corroborating with the Surface Engineering team in discovering & developing new methods for metal-polymer adhesion while working in an R&D lab.∙ Performed a series of Design of Experiments (DoE) to optimize & explore sample performance, adhesion, & bond force. ∙ Facilitated cross-team collaborations to increase the capacity of DoE time by identifying equipment that doubled the productivity of the project in the lab. ∙ Enhanced problem solving skills by troubleshooting machinery to discover key learnings to advance the R&D process. ∙ Achieved over 250 hours of experience in a wet lab environment while working with complex hardware & processes.

Initiated, wrote, & completed a Quality Plan Summary Report to document the completion of a major software implementation while employing time management skills, organization skills, & communication skills. ∙ Primary driver of project to modify change control processes to improve traceability & consistency of R&D documents.∙ Coordinated meetings with Engineering, Manufacturing, M&C Coordinators, etc. to schedule & drive deliverables. ∙ Supported various external audits by preparing reports & retrieving documents.

∙ Implemented an Employee Give-Away process, saving the company a projected $100,000 dollars per year. ∙ Responsible for data collection of metrics required for the Quality Management Review for the purpose of identifying corrective & preventive actions & to drive continuous improvement & accountability. ∙ Efficiently conducted weekly GEMBA Walks & monthly GMP Audits to an overall goal of minimizing compliance risks. ∙ Utilized interpersonal skills through support of the CLS quality group by structuring meetings to discuss opportunities at each of the four distribution centers located across the US. ∙ Led & supported a TUV audit, an internal Training audit, & an external audit.