Project Manager Quality Assurance

Francie E. Brown

Career Summary

Currently manages a $2M CDC-NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) project,

which involves research, training and practice of Occupational Safety and Health. Oversee the

management of Quality and Safety and Supervise Industrial Hygienists. Accomplished Quality Assurance

(Safety) Manager with a proven ability to develop and implement strategies that support business and

financial objectives. Prior to EDV, Mrs. Brown performed medical validations at all 17 locations for

Praxair’s Northeast US Division including Pittsburgh. She single handedly spearheaded the 2003

modernization of the Praxair North Royalton facility with the validation of all medical equipment on site.

She has performed internal FDA audits for various gas cylinders, technical audits to include manifold and

gas pipelines for cylinders, plant safety audit, Equipment Safety audits, occupational safety etc. Provide

Health and Safety training to employees at various locations. Mrs. Brown has filled in as Plant Manager

on numerous occasions rapidly adapting and learning local operations. Became a Train the Trainer,

(training outside vendors). Participated on Integration teams, performing gap assessments to decide on

the purchase of new companies. Professional Photographer of 10 yrs and now owns my Photography

and printing company.

Work History

• 2010-Present Environmental Data Validation, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA

• 1991-2009 Praxair Distribution, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA

Experience Summary

• Quality Assurance Specialist for the Northeast Division

at Praxair Distribution Inc., Pittsburgh, PA

• Project Manager for Various FDA Programs

• All Facilities Passed Quality Audits resulting in a cost saving ($2M) for the company

• Very detailed oriented

• Managed a staff of 15 persons and responsible for the Quality Program in the Northeast

• Project Manager

Education Summary

Midlands Technology College, Columbia, SC

Banking and Finance, 1983-1984

Battery Park High School, Nesmith, SC

Diploma, Basic, 1978-1981

Career Highlights

1. Created a Quality Newsletter for the Northeast division, and having my concept adopted

nationwide.

2. 8 + years in keeping 17 locations FDA compliant. Meeting all requirements passing all

inspections with exceptional ratings.

Personal Highlights

• Launching my Photography and printing company. This is a major milestone for me.

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