Quality Assurance Engineer

ATHANASIA PANOS

**** ******* ***** • Hollister, California 95023

abnlco@r.postjobfree.com • 408-***-****

PACKAGING ENGINEER

Highly trained packaging engineer with 3 years’ experience in medical / pharmaceutical sector.

Responsible for hands-on applications for new and existing product packaging, including

protocol development, approval and execution. Skilled project management for pre- and post-

launch. Excellent communicator and leader with industrial engineering, marketing, materials

science, and logistics expertise. Fluent in English and Greek.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Test Development & Evaluation Protection / Storage / Safety

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Cost-effective Solutions Design & Quality Assurance

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Research & Development Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution

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Materials & Packing Systems Hazardous Materials

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P R OF E S SI O N A L E X P E R IE N CE

LIFESCAN, INC. - Milpitas, CA 2005 - 2008

Packaging Engineer

Key member on team for development and implementation of manufacturing processes for

packaging of medical devices. Design and validate packaging line for Johnson & Johnson

company specializing in applications for diabetes products. Collaborate with product planning

committee; prepare detailed project plan outlining resource needs including supplies,

equipment, personnel, system design, and timeline. Develop and maintain good working

relationships with internal and external departments and co-workers. Provide project

updates, reports, and recommendations as needed.

Tightly focused coordination with other departments and colleagues; labeling

graphics, marketing, project managers, regulatory committees, and quality assurance

engineers to ensure product of highest integrity and value.

Developed specifications for wide range of applications, including bill of materials

(BOM), product assembly, and packaging requirements.

Communicate with international suppliers stationed at facilities in Puerto Rico and

Inverness, Scotland.

Perform risk assessment for technical packaging change and complete Technical

Evaluation Forms to report findings and recommendations.

Promoted to current responsibilities after short period at entry-level position.

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Previous experience as Final Loan Documentation Specialist (1999 – 2005) at First

Franklin Financial Corp., San Jose CA, performing due diligence for critical business and

mortgage documents

E D U C AT IO N & C R E D E N T IA L S

Bachelor of Science in Packaging Technology (2002) – San Jose University

Applications: AutoCAD 2000,Publisher, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe illustrator,

InDesign, Microsoft Office, familiarity with Quicken

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