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Asheville, Nc, Us

Brevard, North Carolina, United States

Supervise 6 employees and oversee all quality related activities in an herbal product manufacturing setting including raw material approvals, batch production activities, QC Laboratory data review, and quality investigations including QC Laboratory investigations and evaluating QC Lab system suitability issues. Manage product complaint/adverse event reporting, initiate and complete CAPA projects. Responsible for company compliance for all regulatory requirements regarding ethanol used during… Show more Supervise 6 employees and oversee all quality related activities in an herbal product manufacturing setting including raw material approvals, batch production activities, QC Laboratory data review, and quality investigations including QC Laboratory investigations and evaluating QC Lab system suitability issues. Manage product complaint/adverse event reporting, initiate and complete CAPA projects. Responsible for company compliance for all regulatory requirements regarding ethanol used during manufaturing process. Initiate and assist with company wide projects from concept to completion. Show less

Brevard, Nc

Oversee all responsibilities regarding batch record review and approval including review of all QC Laboratory testing related to production batches. Support other quality responsibilities including quality investigations, CAPA projects, SOP and technical paper writing, and data analysis. Manage all federal regulatory requirements for ethanol usage in production including formula submissions, ethanol inventory control, and creating/submitting monthly reports for federal excise tax refunds… Show more Oversee all responsibilities regarding batch record review and approval including review of all QC Laboratory testing related to production batches. Support other quality responsibilities including quality investigations, CAPA projects, SOP and technical paper writing, and data analysis. Manage all federal regulatory requirements for ethanol usage in production including formula submissions, ethanol inventory control, and creating/submitting monthly reports for federal excise tax refunds. Train and mentor all personnel on various topics including QA, regulatory, and leadership topics. Supervise two employees responsible for batch production record review. Show less

Brevard, North Carolina, United States

• Transitioned from a sales position at Gaia Herbs to quality.• Worked with Quality Manager and VP to help establish quality system under new FDA regulations.• Developed quality requirements & policies, batch production records, SOP, training documents, and other technical documents.• Learned and trained new employees at all levels on quality practices and federal regulations.• Worked closely with operations, QC Laboratory, and regulatory personnel on various quality and… Show more • Transitioned from a sales position at Gaia Herbs to quality.• Worked with Quality Manager and VP to help establish quality system under new FDA regulations.• Developed quality requirements & policies, batch production records, SOP, training documents, and other technical documents.• Learned and trained new employees at all levels on quality practices and federal regulations.• Worked closely with operations, QC Laboratory, and regulatory personnel on various quality and business initiatives to meet regulatory requirements. Show less

Brevard, Nc

Devised robust strategies and plans that aided in managing sales division for bulk, contract manufactured, and private label projects for more than 25 clients. Analyzed and assessed feasibility of all new projects and administered entire process from concept to full shipment of goods to confirm seamless execution of work. Contributed in planning, conducting, and managing all customer audits. Due to demands from Gaia’s retail business, this division was dissolved and I transferred to quality… Show more Devised robust strategies and plans that aided in managing sales division for bulk, contract manufactured, and private label projects for more than 25 clients. Analyzed and assessed feasibility of all new projects and administered entire process from concept to full shipment of goods to confirm seamless execution of work. Contributed in planning, conducting, and managing all customer audits. Due to demands from Gaia’s retail business, this division was dissolved and I transferred to quality assurance. Process Solutions Division Manager Assistant from April 2006 - December 2010. Show less

Brevard, North Carolina, United States

Brevard, North Carolina, United States

Since 2016, I've been a group fitness instructor for various types of cardio and strength based trainings including mixed martial arts workouts, weight training, and dance.

Austell, Ga

Chemical process engineering role in the manufacture of recycled paperboard including efficiency analysis, technical support for plant operations and sales, and performing quality investigations to meet business and customer needs. Monitored all areas of production and recommended/developed/implemented process improvement initiatives. Investigated quality concerns; reported results and trends to senior management. Provided technical support to sales team and customers; accompanied sales… Show more Chemical process engineering role in the manufacture of recycled paperboard including efficiency analysis, technical support for plant operations and sales, and performing quality investigations to meet business and customer needs. Monitored all areas of production and recommended/developed/implemented process improvement initiatives. Investigated quality concerns; reported results and trends to senior management. Provided technical support to sales team and customers; accompanied sales representatives on customer visits. Trained all personnel on company procedures, quality and customer expectations, and safety requirements. Liaison with IT department for all computer issues in manufacturing. Show less

B.S, Chemical Engineering

B.S, Meteorology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Meteorology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering