8oz Recloseable Plastic Bottle Line (July 2022-Present)- Led a team of 14 Filling & Finishing operators on a continuous high-speed retort line, maintaining compliance with OSHA, FDA and SQF regulations- Collaborated with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality functions via production improvement team meetings to coordinate and execute projects on the linePedialyte Line (August 2019-June 2022)- Supervised a team of 10 Filling & Finishing operators on 12-hour day shifts to meet departmental safety, quality, and productivity targets on the Pedialyte line- Led the Pedialyte Operational Readiness Initiative for division & site-led capital projects to successful vertical start-up, achieving learning curve and line OEE as well as Quality KPIs – scrap rate & right first time

Drove cultural change and improved performance by supporting “Pinnacle” Operational Excellence Model key systems such as Problem Solving, Waste Identification & Elimination, and Reward & RecognitionLed a project using DMAIC methodology to improve the batch planning process, increasing bulk volume usage by 5-7% per batchManaged the site and departmental scorecard monthly review process

Managed 9 2nd shift Engineering Technicians that build and test Abbott’s next-generation Transfusion instrument, Alinity sSupported material logistics, incoming quality, and supply chain activities to meet production schedule Served as a change leader for the site’s “Pinnacle” roll-out, the division’s Operational Excellence model based on Shingo standards and Oliver Wight Class A principles

Led a cross-divisional supply base optimization project for the chemicals and excipients categories in support of the Global Procurement-wide objective of achieving a 15% supply base consolidation (12,000 suppliers) toward a 3-year target of 50% reduction Managed Abbott Nutrition’s folding carton buying desk for the US: tracked and communicated supplier performance, identified value creation opportunities, and resolved issues as necessary

Provided effective leadership, support, and development to a team ranging from 12 to 30 1st shift Secondary Packaging operators on the Human Milk Fortifier (HMF) Stick Pack lineConducted daily Tier meetings to ensure high safety, quality, and productivity standards, facilitating information flow and cooperation between production and support functionsDeveloped a Documentation Simulation with the Training department resulting in a 60% decrease in work order discrepanciesCompleted Better Process Control School (Low Acid Food School) as directed by the FDA

Facilitated the social, academic, and personal adjustment of students to the residence hall and UniversityUpheld the policies of the Residence Life and Services Department and the University, acting as a liaison between residents and University administrationAssisted in the selection and training of incoming Resident Assistants

Set up and transferred the Catalys manufacturing line from Sunnyvale, CA to Milpitas, CA:-Completed all updates to manufacturing documents within an acceptable timeframe, including the following test procedures or manufacturing instructions: • Integration and Software Install• Optical Alignment and Calibration• Power Bring Up• System Burn-In• Offsets• Final Test Observed the changes on the floor to verify accuracy and made routine updates as feedback was provided -Created a process flow of the current manufacturing floor with subassemblies and labor hours per work station; updated the floor plan with proposed location of incoming Catalys feeder lines -Completed an initial draft of the Catalys Resource Calculator to assist with the floor plan

Engaged guests with interactive presentations on artifacts, traditions, and leisure from 1900-1920, working independently and in teamsPerformed at special events such as 1920’s Ragtime dance demonstrations, re-created WWII USO Shows, 1964 Record Hops, and turn-of-the-20th century Halloween and Holiday Nights programs

Implemented all marketing strategies and materials, establishing a consistent and recognizable brandUtilized Adobe Creative Suite to design social media website content and support membership growth initiatives Internship position is University approved