Quality Assurance Control
Resume:
Kristin Laforgia
Augusta, NJ *****
E-mail: **************@*****.***
Summary
Strong ability to manage projects
. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
. Conceptual ability as demonstrated by pioneering quality assurance
programs in two different companies
. Extensive experience in computer programs such as word and excel
. Enthusiastic attitude facilitating rewarding customer-relations
. Multi-task oriented, enabling responsibilities of multiple
job titles to be completed as required
Education
B.S. Chemistry East Stroudsburg University
Work Experience
Mennen Company One year
Cedar Knolls, NJ
Title: R & D Chemist
Responsibilities:
Developed new formulas for deodorants, conducted stability tests, and
documented physical properties.
Conducted surveys and analyzed data.
Solved assembly line problems with regard to drying times and formula
adjustments to optimize production
American Instants Two years
Stanhope, NJ
Titles: R & D Chemist and Quality Control Manager
Responsibilities:
R&D: Developed new products in powdered drink industry including
cappuccino, international coffees, iced tea, and Sugar-free flavored drink
mixes.
Set up taste-test panels, scaled-up formulas for actual blending, and
monitored blending of formulas in factory.
Responsible for trouble shooting problems during production process.
Q.C.: testing products off assembly line for conformance to weight,
consistency, taste and other physical properties.
Analyzed raw materials upon receiving.
Wrote GMP manual for the company.
Developed quality control practices and guidelines for company.
Petro - Lubricant Testing Laboratories October, 1993 - May 2010
(sixteen years)
Lafayette, NJ
Titles: Physical Chemist, Quality Assurance Manager /Internal ISO 9000
Auditor, Management Assistant
Responsibilities:
Physical Chemist: ASTM, FTM, Military Specifications and other testing of
greases, oils, hydraulic fluids, coolants, waxes, and other lubricants.
Wet Chemical Analysis including titrations such as pH, Saponification
value, Amine values, Hydroxyl values, Fatty acid content, Soap content,
Molybdenum Disulfide Assays
Physical property analysis including viscosity measurements (kinematic,
apparent and Brookfield, FTIR, GC, Flash Point, Vapor Pressure, Mobility,
Evaporation, Carbon residue and other Rheological,Corrosion and
Performance testing..
Trained several other technicians over the years.
Quality Assurance Manager /Internal ISO 9000 Auditor : Developed extensive
Quality Assurance Program which included Q. C. Manual (Mission Statement,
Policy, Code of Conduct, etc.), Calibration Program, Maintenance Program,
Interlaboratory Cross Check participation, Internal Audits, Statistical
Quality Control.
Obtained laboratory accreditation to ISO/IEC Guide 25 and ISO/IEC 17025
from A2LA and ISO 9001:2000 registration as well as ExxonMobil preferred
laboratory and accreditation by Southern Nuclear Association
Coordinated numerous internal and external audits for both accrediting
bodies and clients.
Management Assistant: Assessed the ability of laboratory to perform testing
requirements of the customer.
Approved and assigned testing.
Managed inventory of testing supplies and coordinated testing schedules.
Interacted with customers in interpreting results and addressing concerns.
Additional Courses / Seminars
STLE / NLGI Education Seminar
Health Care Provider CPR Training Course
Eastern Analytical Symposium
ISO 9000 Internal Auditor Seminar
Microsoft Excel
Water Testing Certificate-Swimming Pools
Skills
Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Lotus, Excel, Quicken, Internet experience
Data capture programs - Reflections and Spectrum
Writing, Math, Problem Solving
Excellent Communication Skills
Interests
Swimming, Camping, Reading, kayaking
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