Quality Assurance Control
Resume:
RITA RENEE’ PERRY-DAVIS
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Cell 443-***-****
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a quality assurance or research position with a progressive and goal
obtainable firm.
EDUCATION: BACHELOR of SCIENCE DEGREE
Lane College, Jackson, TN 1985
Major: Biology
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Sept 2008 to
Present Louisiana State University Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Research Associate 2, Baton Rouge, LA
Ability to work independently using good laboratory practices of routine molecular
and microbiological methods. Responsible for assisting in Laminitis Research and preparing
immunohistochemistry samples of tissue embedding and processing. Prepare homogenized
protein samples for MPO ELISA and prepare data and analysis.
Oct 2007 to
Sept 2008 Humboldt City School System
Substitute Teacher, Humboldt TN
Assist in classroom instruction to students on both primary and secondary level in the
absence of the assigned teacher.
Sept 2005 to
Oct 2007 Microbiologist
Nestle Prepared Foods Company, Mt. Sterling, KY
Responsible for accurate and efficient microbiological analysis of finished product,
Ingredients, and environmental swabs and all chemistry tests in accordance with
policies and procedures. Identify microbiological trends in environmental,
ingredient and finished product test, locating contamination points, recommending
and establishing corrective action. Successful completion of all P and Collab tests
for Chem and micro areas. Accurate data entry, coordinated product release,
efficient preparation and distribution of daily, weekly and quarterly reports.
Feb 2005 to
June 2005 East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Substitute Teacher, Baton Rouge, LA
Assist in classroom instruction to students on both primary and secondary level in
the absence of the assigned teacher.
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Rita Perry-Davis
May 2004 to
Aug 2004 Summer Program Coordinator
Keswick Program, Memphis, TN
Coordinated educational and recreational activities for elementary school age children.
Responsible for daily supervision and worked with other summer staff to assure smooth
transition of activities. Answered phones to assist in customer service, conducted orientation and
put together registration process packets.
Jan 2002 to
Aug 2003 Research Assistant
University of Maryland at Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
Perform routine laboratory maintenance and research activities such as: Elisa assays,
prepares solutions, media, buffer cultures and specimens; develop and set up of new
immunological techniques; participate in the design of experiments and organization for
testing large number of specimens; compilation and analysis of research data using
computer programs; perform quality control of immunological assays; assist with literature
research; preparation of protocols, graphics and tables; training and guiding studies of other
laboratory technicians; assist in general clerical tasks, phone orders, and recording data.
Feb 2000 to
Aug 2001 Quality Assurance Supervisor/ Manager
Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc., Cayce, SC
Managed the daily operations of the quality control department to ensure production of
quality muffins; responsible for analytical testing of raw and finished products, data analyses,
weigh control, processing audit, consumer complaints response, sanitation audits, and
departmental budget; ensured all raw materials, packaging materials, processing and
finished products were in compliance with company and industry standards; assisted in
purchase of all raw materials. Assisted with implementation of new cookie line.
Oct 1998 to
Feb 2000 Quality Control Microbiology Laboratory Technician
Otis Spunkmeyer, Inc., Cayce, SC
Responsible for environmental air sampling; performs Lab Analysis on Raw Materials according
to HACCP guidelines, which include pathogens such as Coliform, APC, E. Coli, yeast ad mold;
performs Aflaxtoxin testing on Raw Materials as needed; perform moisture and pH analysis on
muffins; conducts bi-weekly production swabs; uses Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet to record all
data; assists Physical Lab Tech with loading and unloading of Raw materials and bulk loads;
maintains a computerized inventory (using BPCS system) required for purchasing, shipping, and
receiving products.
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Rita Perry-Davis
Nov 1996 to
Jan 1998 Microbiologist
Chianti Cheese Co., Pemberton, NJ
Responsible for sampling and testing of all raw and finished cheese products; responsible for
maintenance of Quality Assurance Program to include: environmental equipment and sanitation;
knowledgeable of all official quality methods including: bacteriological Analytical Manual and
Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products; proficient with pathogen rapid method
kits to include: BioControl 1-2 test and TECRA ELISA testing; responsible for the preparation
and maintenance of laboratory media and cultures; knowledgeable of HACCP and Recall
Program testing and maintenance; familiar with chemical analysis of cheese to include moisture,
fat, and salt; responsible for maintaining all internal laboratory quality control records.
Aug 1992 to
Apr 1995 Research Assistant II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Responsible for cell culture, tissue culture and molecular biology in plasmid preps to purity
DNA; prepares solution and culture media; responsible for general clerical tasks, phone orders,
and recording data.
Apr 1986 to
Dec 1991 Senior Research Technician
University of Tennessee, Center for the Health Sciences, Memphis, TN
Responsible for maintaining the passage of tumor cell lines through both suspension and
monolayer culture; responsible for the growth and inhibition through invitro and invivo, as well
as, biomedical Pharmacology Studies on drug action, which includes clonogenic assay and
increase in life span of tumor carrying animals; prepared a variety of culture media and records
survival data on tumor growths.
EDUCATIONAL COURSES
Basic Supervision, American Management Association (AMA)
Assertive Skills for Managers and Supervisors, (AMA)
Finance and Accounting for Non-Finance Managers, Fred Pryor Seminars
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel / Microsoft Word
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Lane College Alumni Association
REFERENCES: Available upon request
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