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- Progressed from Operations Manager to COO, driving leadership and strategic direction within the organization's executive team.- Managed comprehensive operations and production budgets to optimize resource allocation and achieve cost-efficiency.- Delivered a significant 12.9% reduction in 2023 operating costs by spearheading strategic initiatives and process improvements.- Led 47.4% growth in production volume through effective capacity expansion strategies.- Improved packaging and filtration throughput by 18%, bolstering overall operational efficiency.- Implemented product changes leading to a 4% reduction in COGS for the core product line, driving higher profitability.- Led a cross-functional team, overseeing Accounting, QC, Purchasing, Production, Regulatory Affairs, Safety & Development, and Warehouse Operations & Logistics- Cultivated strategic relationships with suppliers and distributors, driving cost savings and revenue growth.- Demonstrated expertise in purchasing, supply chain management, ERP administration, demand forecasting, production scheduling, co-packing management, KPI development & analysis, and CapEx project management.- Successfully managed 3PL providers, ensuring seamless logistics operations.

- Operated and assisted in maintenance of Alfa Laval Brew-80 centrifuge.- Performed all cellar duties, including BBT carbonation, FV and BBT CIP/SIP, fermentation monitoring and cold-side ingredient additions.- Supervised cellar and packaging teams and trained staff members. - Developed and implemented SOPs to improve processes and drive efficiency and consistency.- Assisted in sourcing and purchasing materials and supplies.- Managed the purchase and installation/commissioning of new equipment.

Boston, Ma, Us

- Operated and assisted in maintenance of GEA Westfalia separator, Velo vertical screen DE filter, and flash pasteurizer.- Performed all cellar tasks, including product carbonation and homogenization, vessel and equipment CIP/SIP, fermentation monitoring and cold-side ingredient additions.- Coordinated real-time problem mitigation, ensuring proper resolution and communication of any potential scheduling issues.- Authored and audited SOPs for more efficient employee on-boarding and training, as well as improved day-to-day operations.- Designed and implemented facility-wide change control and deviation tracking systems.- Authored validation plans for proposed process changes.

Boston, Ma, Us

-Operated and assisted in maintenance of m+f KEG-TECHNIK kegging plant, - Cleaned and sanitized packaging lines and pumps in accordance with SOPs and GMPs- Accurately, calculated and reported packaging and loss data utilizing company ERP system- Prepared product for packaging, including carbonating and performing all applicable quality checks and signoffs.

Worked as part of the Consent Decree Management Organization's Quality Technical Support team, providing technical documentation assistance to various teams executing the Consent Decree Workplan for the Allston landing site.

Canton, Ma, Us

Worked as a brewer assisting with day to day brewery activities, including labeling, packaging, filtration, fermentation management, FV and BBT CIPs, and brewing.

Paris, France, Fr

Responsibilities included assisting SMEs making SOP changes, writing departmental procedures and training documents, and coordinating and managing projects associated with large-scale change controls. Worked under FDA consent decree and supported 7 audits from outside regulatory agencies, including FDA, EMA, TGA and Anvisa, as war room or audit room staff.

Worked on the city beat for Rochester, the fourth largest city in New Hampshire, and was responsible for covering local politics, community events and other general assignments. Often worked on deadline and was responsible for filing between 3-5 articles per day.

Wrote 1-2 articles per week as a steady freelancer for the Newburyport Current.

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Wrote 1-2 articles per week as a freelance sports writer. Covered both the entirety of the Vermont Golden Gloves Tournament and the Vermont State Cheerleading Championship.

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Served as beat writer for Vermont Ice Storm, the state’s semi-professional football team, in their national championship season. Covered a wide variety of local high school sports, including state championship games, and synthesized game reports into round-ups.

Responsibilities included writing and creation of SOPs, organizing and running weekly SOP committee meetings, facilitating the writing, reviewing and implementation of procedures, informing upper management of project status, and auditing clinical trial master files. Awarded BMS “Spot Award” for work on the corporate directive to establish sound procedures