Project Manager Quality Control
Resume:
Jarrett Ford, MS, CAPM
*************@*****.***
SUMMARY
V Certified Project Manager proficient in scheduling, budgeting,
quality/risk metrics, and scope control.
V Over four years experience in QA/QC, document control, medical
device and biotech industries.
V Extensive knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools including VA, VSM, and
DMAIC.
V Advanced Achiever Award recipient for the student most likely to
succeed as a Project Manager.
V Professional, highly organized and dynamic team player willing to
take on responsibilities to further advance your business needs and
improve project pipelines.
EDUCATION
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute (March '10).
Master of Science Degree-- Game Design
Full Sail University, Winter Park (February '10).
1. Cumulative GPA: 3.83; GPS: 142
2. Leadership Training: Leadership Theory, True Colors, Production
Methodologies
3. Game Design Training: Design Mechanics, Elements of Design, Law of
Pragnanz
4. Production Training: Asset Management, Production Tools, Marketing,
Quality Assurance
5. Project Management Training: Project Management Plan, Production
Design Document
Bachelor of Science Degree-- Cell and Developmental Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara (September '05).
1. Biology Disciplines: microbiology, immunology, virology, organic
chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology, and
neurology.
2. Laboratory Experience: PCR, Western/Southern blots, ELISA,
immunoassays, biochemical assays, cell-based assays, in-situ
hybridization, microscopy, and dilution series.
AWARDS
1. Advanced Achiever Award, Full Sail University (February '10)
2. Salutatorian, Full Sail University (February '10)
3. Perfect Attendance Award, Full Sail University (February '10)
4. Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, (November '09)
KNOWLEDGE AREAS
1. Software: MS Project, MS Visio, MS Word, MS Access, MS Publisher,
MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Alienbrain, Test Track Pro,
Skype
2. Analysis: SWAT, CPM, CCM, Pareto Diagrams, PERT,CPI, SPI, Ishikawa
Diagram, Control Chart, Flow Chart, Run Chart, Resource Histograms,
Gantt Chart
3. Documentation: OOS, NCR, SOP, Change Request, Issue Log, Status
Report, Risk Registrar, Personal Development Plan
4. Management Methodologies: Six Sigma, Lean, ProMES, Waterfall,
Scrum, DMAIC, Kanban, Style Leadership, Situational Leadership,
Path-Goal Theory
5. Project Plans: CMP, SMP, HRMP, ComMP, RMP, QMP, ProMP, SMP, PMP,
ChangeMP, WBS, RBS, WBS Dictionary, Activity List
6. Procurement/Contracts: SLA, Client Acceptance Agreement, Project
Closure Report, SOW, Charter, RFI, RFP
7. Quality/Audit Processes: ISO 9000, GLP, GMP, ECR, QA Process, Scope
Verification, QC Audit, Quality Improvement Process, T-Test, U-
Test, ANOVA, PCE, FMEA, VSM
PROJECTS
Master's Thesis: "How Changes in Time Management Practices Can Improve
Quality of Life"
. An analysis of crunch in game studios with a proposed methodology
to improve production.
ORGANIZATIONS
1. Internal Producer, Bad Apple Games, Full Sail University
2. Founder/President, Pre-Optometry Association, University of
California, Santa Barbara
3. VIP, Pure Motivation, Full Sail University
4. Seminar Speaker, GDMS Orientation, Full Sail University
JOB HISTORY
Internal Producer - Ion Revolver, Bad Apple Games
Full Sail University, Winter Park (Sept '09 - Jan '10).
1. Managed an eight-man development team consisting of artists and
programmers.
2. Established strategies for scope control, risk mitigation, and
team motivation.
3. Lead feature testing, bug testing, and usability testing to
ensure software quality.
4. Produced Gantt, post mortem, Turbo Teams, Issue Log, GDD, PDD
and TDD.
5. Interfaced with external producers, senior studio staff, and
third party contacts.
6. Developed project status updates, project scheduling, and
milestone acceptance criteria.
Associate Scientist
Panomics Inc., Fremont, CA (February '07- October '08).
1. Instrumental in helping Panomics/QGP products achieve 40%
growth each quarter.
2. Supervised quality control of all QGP reagents and materials.
3. Communicated with sales/operations in regards to quality
control issues and auditing.
4. Investigated problems with assays and troubleshoot possible
fixes to ensure ship date.
5. Maintained records of all QGP panels, ship dates, QC
procedures, and reagent tests.
6. Interviewed potential new hires and train employees how to run
QGP assays.
7. Drafted and modified SOPs and documentation used in quality
process.
8. Manufactured probesets and bead mixes used in QGP1.0/2.0 custom
panels.
9. Provided support documentation for final product review before
shipping product.
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Abbott Diabetes Care, Alameda, CA (October '05- February '07).
1. Performed electrical and chemical inspection of raw materials
used in sensor strip manufacturing.
2. Performed general/FA inspections of incoming materials to the
QC lab.
3. Conducted plasma calibration of glucose monitoring sensor
strips to assign calibration codes.
4. Calibrated and maintained lab equipment including YSI Glucose
Analyzer.
5. Initiated and evaluated OOS, NCR/ER reports for discrepancies
observed during inspection.
6. Performed final inspection of sensor strip lots including
documentation review.
7. Knowledge of TSDAQ and Agile operating systems.
8. Supported activities in decontamination of returned devices and
biohazard material disposal.
9. Familiar with GLP/GCP/GMP and FDA regulated laboratory
settings.
10. Experienced working in a biohazardous laboratory and CER.
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