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Portland, Or, Us

Louisville, Ky, Us

Sun City Center, Florida, United States

Wilsonville, Oregon, United States

● Successfully established and set up the vector production lab in the newly constructed Portland facility to support custom gene manufacturing● Hired, onboarded and managed team of 37● Identified Operational KPIs for both Custom and Catalog DNA Vector manufacturing team● Created infrastructure and tracking systems to monitor KPIs ● Transitioned team and processes from R&D/Process Development into 24x7 manufacturing● Achieved “Go Live timeline by identifying and mitigating… Show more ● Successfully established and set up the vector production lab in the newly constructed Portland facility to support custom gene manufacturing● Hired, onboarded and managed team of 37● Identified Operational KPIs for both Custom and Catalog DNA Vector manufacturing team● Created infrastructure and tracking systems to monitor KPIs ● Transitioned team and processes from R&D/Process Development into 24x7 manufacturing● Achieved “Go Live timeline by identifying and mitigating challenges encountered during lab bring up ● Monitored and reported progress to Executive Leadership Team on progress to determine “Go Live” readiness● Identified, prioritized, and managed projects for improving customer communication and experience; as well as quality, reducing manufacturing costs and improving product turnaround● Served as partial back up to Project Manager for onboarding new customer Custom Vectors Show less

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

● Project Management for customer new product development and delivery● Reviewed incoming production orders daily for: Due date accuracy, VIP and fast TAT customers● Reviewed resource availability in developing schedules (raw materials, equipment, labor) and notified production manager to support with resource allocation when resources were constrained ● Reviewed production status of each order and scheduled each major step daily ● Conducted regular feedback sessions with… Show more ● Project Management for customer new product development and delivery● Reviewed incoming production orders daily for: Due date accuracy, VIP and fast TAT customers● Reviewed resource availability in developing schedules (raw materials, equipment, labor) and notified production manager to support with resource allocation when resources were constrained ● Reviewed production status of each order and scheduled each major step daily ● Conducted regular feedback sessions with shift leaders to align on expectations and best way to manage production to the schedule● Reviewed TAT report and KPIs weekly and adjusted planning process to improve metrics● Developed and validated processes to deliver customer specifications that were outside equipment capabilities● Worked directly with customers and Quality to develop and deliver on new/customized products● Maintained and managed production schedule for large special projects to ensure customer satisfaction ● Managed, developed and delivered priorities to Shift Leads across 3 shifts● Continued to assume responsibilities of Laboratory Manager role● Served as back-up to Production Manager Show less

Louisville, Kentucky

● Oversaw and managed production flow across departments by setting priorities, identifying and reducing backlogs and correcting for deviation from established procedures● Ensured smooth product hand offs and effective communication flow by working with Team Leaders , other Managers, Maintenance personnel and Customer Support● Managed personnel resources to ensure timely turnaround of product while effectively managing material resources, cGMP and ISO-9000 standards● Maintained a… Show more ● Oversaw and managed production flow across departments by setting priorities, identifying and reducing backlogs and correcting for deviation from established procedures● Ensured smooth product hand offs and effective communication flow by working with Team Leaders , other Managers, Maintenance personnel and Customer Support● Managed personnel resources to ensure timely turnaround of product while effectively managing material resources, cGMP and ISO-9000 standards● Maintained a solid understanding of all laboratory procedures, ISO/cGMP and operations in order to provide informed answers to employees and other departments● Identified projects geared towards improving quality, reducing manufacturing costs and improving product turnaround● Established and reviewed work instructions/SOPs and trained employees according to company, cGMP and ISO-9000 standards● Maintained high performance teams, including interviewing, hiring, training, goal setting, performance evaluations and career development● Managed multiple priorities/ tasks and make technical decisions within time constraints● Monitored and maintained staff results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees Show less

Louisville, Kentucky

● Performed analytical testing on product samples (Mass Spec, CE, HPLC, Conductivity, pH, Refractive Index) and ensured product meets required specifications● Effectively communicated with other departments to troubleshoot and set priorities to create/maintain efficient workflow and meet deadlines● Performed routine maintenance/troubleshoot and correct commonly encountered issues with laboratory equipment● Wrote and revised work instructions to maintain cGMP and ISO-9000… Show more ● Performed analytical testing on product samples (Mass Spec, CE, HPLC, Conductivity, pH, Refractive Index) and ensured product meets required specifications● Effectively communicated with other departments to troubleshoot and set priorities to create/maintain efficient workflow and meet deadlines● Performed routine maintenance/troubleshoot and correct commonly encountered issues with laboratory equipment● Wrote and revised work instructions to maintain cGMP and ISO-9000 standards● Followed current work instructions and adhered to cGMP and ISO-9000 standards● Suggested and implemented new laboratory procedures ● Conducted quality inspections of final product before shipment● Lead for the LEAN initiative for the QC department Show less

Austin, Indiana, United States

● Completed analytical and attribute testing for in-process and finished product● Monitored critical factors for in-process products, requested adjustments/stop process if not in spec● Pre-operation inspection of processing equipment prior to start of production ● Ensured all food processing equipment met HACCP standards● Inspected ingredient storage areas and incoming ingredients● Conducted quality inspection of labeling area● Identified/segregated/isolated substandard… Show more ● Completed analytical and attribute testing for in-process and finished product● Monitored critical factors for in-process products, requested adjustments/stop process if not in spec● Pre-operation inspection of processing equipment prior to start of production ● Ensured all food processing equipment met HACCP standards● Inspected ingredient storage areas and incoming ingredients● Conducted quality inspection of labeling area● Identified/segregated/isolated substandard product● Meticulously recorded all activities/observations/test results Show less

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

● Managed and maintained operating licenses for firm and 400+ employees with 2 different regulatory bodies and all states and territories ● Reviewed daily sales reports of 400+ employees to ensure proper licensing is in place for jurisdictions were sales occurred ● Reported and filed any disciplinary actions taken against employees to proper regulatory bodies ● Provided support during audits by regulatory bodies and during internal firm audits ● Reported and filed client… Show more ● Managed and maintained operating licenses for firm and 400+ employees with 2 different regulatory bodies and all states and territories ● Reviewed daily sales reports of 400+ employees to ensure proper licensing is in place for jurisdictions were sales occurred ● Reported and filed any disciplinary actions taken against employees to proper regulatory bodies ● Provided support during audits by regulatory bodies and during internal firm audits ● Reported and filed client complaints against firm and/or employees with proper regulatory bodies ● Coordinated with insurance companies to provide required documentation to allow employees to provide insurance products to clients Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: BORG Research Experience •The impact of invasive species removal on box turtle microhabitat use and movement.

Associate'S Degree, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: National Society of Leadership and Success American Chemical Society