Quality Assurance Manager

Tim Velardo

** ***** **. ■ Farmingdale, NJ *****

Home: 732-***-**** ■ Cell: 609-***-****

******@*******.***

Professional Profile

A conscientious, goal-driven individual with 22 years of professional experience; background reflects significant

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achievements in Quality Assurance, GMP Quality Systems, ISO registration, program development, and Lean/Six

Sigma.

A successful track record of building strong internal and external relationships to accomplish company objectives.

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Strong leadership qualities; able to build, motivate, develop, and manage cross-functional teams.

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Excellent analytical ability; a talent for developing innovative solutions to complex challenges.

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Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Visio, and Mini-tab software.

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Professional Experience

CCL Label, Hightstown, NJ

Quality Assurance Manager, 2006 – April 2009

• Lead company wide efforts to improve GMP quality systems to meet cGMP and customer audit requirements.

Included review and restructure of SOP’s and all other Quality documents.

• Revised and implemented new CAPA system, leading to a reduction in the number of customer complaints and

annual savings of approx. $50,000/yr.

• Company representative for internal and external compliance audits. Responsible for audit responses in

addition to initiating corrective actions for all audits.

• Lead quality review meetings with local management team.

• Responsible for annual company GMP training as well as new employee SOP and GMP training.

• Participated with QA Director to create and release company wide (9 divisions) Q. A. Manual

• Instituted internal quality metrics to improve first time yield (55% improvement) and reduce rework costs by

approx. $35,000/yr.

• Worked on multiple Lean and 5S initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste

COOPER WHEELOCK, Long Branch, NJ 1985 – 2006

Director of Quality Assurance, 2003-2006

• Promoted to this high-profile position to spearhead implementation of Quality Assurance systems, including ISO

9001:2000 registration.

• Lead company wide, cross-functional team to obtain ISO certification. Included design and implementation of

CAR/PAR and internal audit system.

• Specified, and implemented an electronic documentation program to support ISO certification efforts and

eliminate the need for manual files.

• Implemented vendor certification program in conjunction with Supplier Management team to reduce incoming

inspection. Results: reduced incoming inspection costs by approx. $80,000 per year.

• Obtained Six Sigma Black Belt with a project to reduce test time on final assembly lines. Results: Reduced test

cost by approx. $45,000 while maintaining first time yields

Manager of Quality Control and Test, 1995-2003

• Initiated and led team to design and use automated test equipment to test final product and improve non-

conforming material identification system on all final assembly lines.

• Instituted monthly product audit program to verify and audit product quality and performance.

• Designed and implemented system to track and analyze returned goods. Results: Reduced defective returns from

2% to less than .2% major product lines.

Tim Velardo

36 Brook St. ■ Farmingdale, NJ 07727

Home: 732-***-**** ■ Cell: 609-***-****

******@*******.***

Resume - Continued

Supervisor of Quality Control and Test, 1987 - 1995

• Supervised Test Engineers and Technicians to verify performance of new product designs and initial production

releases.

• Initiated use of detailed inspection instructions and sample plans for incoming materials allowing for more

effective use of personnel to ensure part quality.

Engineering Technician, 1985-1987

• Assisted development Engineers with schematic creation, test and building of new products.

Prior Positions: Studio Manager and Recording Engineer – Calvary Baptist Church, New York, NY

Education

Philadelphia College of Bible, Langhorne, PA – 2 years completed, Bachelor of Music, 1980 – 1982

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Institute of Audio Research, New York, NY – Diploma in Electronics and Audio Eng. 1983 - 1984

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Professional Development – Six Sigma Black Belt: Certified in 2003; IRCA lead auditor training: 2001,

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NASPO Security Manager Training

• Brookdale Community College – Lincroft, NJ – 30 credits; Electronics Technology Degree - 2003

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