Customer Service Manufacturing
Resume:
Thomas F. Trogdon III
Smithfield, North Carolina
27577
thomastrogdon@embarqmail
Supervisor
Manufacturing / Quality Control professional with high-volume manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical
industry. Utilizes strong leadership and communications skills to effectively achieve production goals and improve
workflow. Familiar with SOPs and cGMP guidelines in an PDA regulated facility.
cGMP +FDA * Validation * Total Cell Density * Viability * CNC Testing » Detail-Oriented
* Bioburden Testing * pH * Time Management * Troubleshooting * Strong Communication
* Bioworks Science Certification * Train the Trainer Certification * Presentation Skills
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
-Lockout/Tagout Team/Safety Team
- Led process reviews and revisions, resulting in an increased efficiency by end users
- Streamlined new processes to become user friendly
- Created process deviations to address errors and improve work flow.
-Certified Train the Trainer
-Bachelor of Science Degree/ Honors
-Improving CAPA’s
-Improving ER turn-around
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Hospira
Drug Weigh 2007-present
Masonry Company
Supervisor 2005-2007
Biogen Idec, Inc
Manufacturing Coordinator/ Trainer 2004-2006
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Purification Operator 2002-2004
SKILLS SUMMARY
• Performed and documented daily manufacturing operations in a cGMP environment that involved operation of
process equipment, execution of validation protocols, revising cGMP documents; detailed-oriented with strong
documentation skills.
• Executed manufacturing processing steps and manufacturing support activities, monitored the process against the
batch record, SLR and control system.
• Experienced in basic biotechnology processing - major unit operations and microbial control concepts.
Identified problems, analyzed situations, suggested solutions and made routine decisions based on experience.
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• Clearly communicated process information and process issues with co-workers and supervisors in a
timely manner.
• Interfaced with internal/external customers; demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Managed time with multiple projects/tasks.
• Team Player with excellent interpersonal and computer skills; Great ability to build relationships and demonstrate
leadership in a High Volume Manufacturing facility.
• Operated equipment and oversaw manufacturing processes in the Dissolving/Filtration Dept. and LSM Cell
Culture.
• Dispensed and tested samples for pH, viability, Total Cell Density, Viable Cell Density, conductivity, Glucose
Concentration, osmoality, CNC testing, bioburden testing, and LAL.
• Performed double checks, select and off-test powders, calculated and weighed batch ingredients.
• Reviewed, revised, and maintained SOPs.
MACHINES / TOOLS / MATERIALS
• Coulter counter, cedex counter, hemoceptometor, microscope, bio-hazardous cabinet/hood
• YSI analyzer, BGA analyzer, pH meters, conductivity meters, osmometer, pipettes, hand tools, pumps, hoses, process
control instrumentation meter, spectrophotometer, turbidity meter
• Fork truck, filter housings, chemicals, steam, hot/cold WFI, air pressure, carts, autoclaves, computer consoles and
keyboards
• SOP'S, MSDS, BPR'S, & MRM's.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES
B.S. Nutrition Science/ Honors
Clayton College
A.A. Arts Communication
Johnston Community College
Bioworks Science Certification
Johnston Community College
Train the Trainer Certification
Solution Center/ Durham
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