Kathleen Ann LeGreid PO Box ** McKenna WA ***** phone: 360-***-****

An entry to mid-level booking position is what I am seeking. My goal is to

work three or four days a week in a job that is less demanding than the job

I recently left.

I am exploring a career switch. For sixteen years, between 1976 and 1984,

I worked as an accounting clerk whose specialty was Accounts Receiveable

and

Inventory Control. I returned to school to earn a Bachelor of Science

degree in Environmental Studies. I worked in research and development as a

project

technician and in a quality role since then. I am exploring the world of

bookkeeping...again.

Organized professional who has planned and overseen projects from concept

to successful conclusion.

Demonstrated the ability to efficiently prioritize a broad range of

responsibilities, achieving the maximum level of operating effectiveness.

Experienced editor delivering timely publications efficiently and

effectively.

Structured writer delivering thoroughly researched messages writing in a

variety of documentation styles across many disciplines.

Skilled working with cross-functional teams.

Education

. Bachelor of Science (major -environmental sciences)

1984-1986 The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA

. Associate Arts & Science (major-geology)

1982-1984 Pierce College, Lakewood, WA

. Two-year technical certification (major-accounting)

1976 Knapp College, Tacoma, WA

Employment

. Scientist, Project Technician, ISO 9001-2000 Quality Lead

August, 1992 to September, 2008

Weyerhaeuser Forest Products, P.O. Box 9777, Federal Way, WA 98063-9777

Phone: 253-***-****

. Editor

1992 to 2008- (gratis)

The Towhee newsletter, Tahoma Audubon, 2917 Morrison Road West, University

Place, WA 98466, Pierce County, WA Phone: 253-***-****

. 1976 to 1992-Accounting Clerk and Laboratory Technician

(List of employers sent on request.)

Relevant Experiences

Research Scientist

. Experienced in research techniques, lab and field research, data

collection/analysis, and project management.

o Managed the delivery of study protocols by issuing reports and

giving presentations to managers.

. Optimized the performance of the quality assurance laboratory team at

a manufacturing site to insure that the product produced met the client's

specifications.

. Developed detailed study outlines, ensuring that scientific input in

study reports was present to insure objectivity in managements decisions.

. Tracked and managed studies to agreed timeline, budget, and

resources.

Quality Lead

. Established and implemented Quality Management System (QMS) following

ISO 9001:2000 guidelines in partnership with management, administrative

aides, and laboratory personnel.

. Developed the department's ISO 9000 quality system, passing

examination by external auditors consistently.

. Prepared, maintained, documented, and updated Quality Manual,

procedures, and work instructions in line with ISO 9000 requirements.

o Consistency in documentation and establishing a file management

system for the department allowed technicians to implement management's

"flow to

work" initiative.

. Supervised quality team to monitor and maintain the QMS. Trained lab

technicians and support personnel on ISO.

. Provided evidence of the systems effectiveness and prepared quality

plans and other applicable quality records for successful external audits.

. Ensured prompt solutions for quality problems.

o Reviewed non-conformity reports and implemented corrective

actions to fix the problems. Monitored process to insure timely completion

of corrective

actions.

Managing Editor, Copy Editor

. Partnered with staff, volunteers, writers, and desktop publisher to

successfully publish a monthly newsletter read by the environmental

community.

o There are 1,800 members, however, 3,200 copies total were

published for community outreach programs.

. Chaired the publishing committee responsible for design and content.

o The format was updated several times for a fresh look and to

take advantage of new technologies.

. Developed the in-house "Writing Standards and Procedures Manual."

. Edited stories for factual information and grammar, also wrote

stories on environmental and conservation concerns and issues.

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