Quality Assurance Control
Resume:
ANDREA J. LESTER
**** ********* ****.? Trotwood, Ohio 45416 ? H-937-***-****/ Cell-(937)
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CORE COMPETENCIES
. Effectively developed one point lessons that promoted safety,
prevented hazards and increased awareness in good manufacturing
practices.
. Successfully educated individuals that resulted in process
improvements.
. Efficiently instructed database program that enabled proficient
record keeping.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Experienced in Quality Assurance and Quality Control through which the
primary focus is to ensure products met quality standards before they
reach consumers. To be readily available as it pertains to instructing
and developing standards in keeping quality.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nestle Waters North America
July 2012 - Present
Quality Technician - Quality Assurance
. Developing, editing and training personnel on one point lessons and
Standard Operating Procedures.
. Responsible for conducting testing procedures during manufacturing
processes to ensure products comply with quality standards.
. Extensive analysis through conducting sensory panels, pH testing and
cap security testing.
. Investigating occurrences to determine whether to verify or reject
specific products.
. Conducting warehouse audits.
. Hourly surveillance and instructions on the operation of the
Infinity database programs.
Advance Pierre Foods, Cincinnati Ohio
Feb. 2007 - Dec. 2011
Quality Control
. Responsible for composing weekly, monthly and YTD reports required
for monitoring the HACCP program.
. Training personnel on how to properly plate and read samples using
Petri film.
. Monitored the quality of air on the plant floor by utilizing the SAS
Air Sampling system.
. Upheld the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) required for
maintaining the laboratory.
. Initiated appropriate procedures required for corrective action
measures to be taken as a result of a breech in aseptic
conditions of the plant.
. Taking the appropriate measures in alerting Sanitation of
preventative measures for potential problems as well as correcting
current issues in order to maintain optimum production conditions.
. Maintained good communication with the outside lab which gave the
ability to have clear, concise results.
. Worked closely with the USDA to ensure proper record keeping.
. Final decision making necessary for inspection and analysis of food
products for pathogens to ensure that they met the standards given
by clients.
. Responsible for the issuance of Certificates of Analysis according
to the client's specification.
. Involved in Shelf-Life transactions between the lab and NPD which
includes interpretation of results which contributes to final
decision making.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Successfully bridged a gap between the microbiology lab and other
pertinent areas to keep the necessary departments well informed on
the progress of maintaining environmental order on the production
floor.
. Initiated higher education in order to obtain a Master's Degree in
Food Science at Kansas State University.
. Responsible for re-establishing a working relationship with New
Product Development to support their shelf life program. In
addition, interpreted test results to ensure a better understanding
of the nature of the food products under regular and abuse
temperatures.
. Initiated a method of managing a release / hold system for products
and made available for the appropriate personnel.
Pierre Foods, Cincinnati Ohio
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
May 2004 - February 2007
. Complete knowledge of laboratory protocol which would include lab
safety (general procedures), PPE, chemical; storage / disposal and
ensuring proper maintenance of equipment.
. Proficiency in the BAX system, VIDAS (rapid automated pathogen
detection system), SAS air sampler (air monitoring), autoclave, Lab
Tech (automated weighing and dilution of food samples), stomacher
400, accumet pH meter, qualitative preparation and testing of food
samples which would include plating using the Petri film and pour
plate methods and media preparation and water sampling (operations).
. Train lab assistant in plating and plate counting qualitative food
samples. Proper procedures for collecting environmental samples, lab
safety and proper record keeping.
. Interpreted technical data as it pertains to samples for food borne
pathogens through several selective media used for bacterial growth
followed with micro-plating, incubation and plate counting.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. AOAC approved through laboratory testing techniques.
. Proficient in creating Certificate of Analysis for customers.
Hercules, Dayton, Ohio (Temporary Position)
Nov. 2003 - Feb. 2004
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
. Collecting samples for testing, which include: Plating, plate counting,
testing for Chlorine levels as well as Phosphates, Manganese, Iron,
Chlorides and ATP
. Compiling and distributing reports that indicate test results.
Miller Brewing Co., Trenton, Ohio (Temporary Position)
Apr.2003 - Nov.2003
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
. Collecting and micro-plating samples.
. Preparing agar for micro-plates.
. Sterilizing Micro Bottles and other essential lab equipment.
Dr. Mark Shue Springfield, Ohio
July 2001- March 2003
Dental Hygienist
. Clinical practice which includes prophylaxis, nutritional evaluation,
radiology, sterilization of instruments and patient education.
Cincinnati, Ohio Health Department
Dental Hygienist
June 1995- July 1999
. Clinical practice which includes prophylaxis, nutritional evaluation,
radiology, sterilization of instruments and patient education.
EDUCATION
Kansas State University, Online Distance Learning (2008-Current) - Masters
in Food Science
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio (2002) - B.S. Biological Sciences
Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio (1983)-Associates degree in
Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATION
Registered Dental Hygienist (License in escrow)
Level One Certification in Food Protection - Public Health Dayton and
Montgomery County
. Certificate of Completion on Theoretical and Practical Aspects of HACCP
development and Implementation
References
. Mr. Jim Black
Kroger Company
Cincinnati, Ohio
. Ms. Angela Harris
Charlotte, North Carolina
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