Microsoft Office Quality Control
Resume:
LAURA WILLIAMS
********.*******@*****.***
Daleville, MS 39326
SUMMARY
A professional chemist with over 5 years of diverse laboratory experience specializing in quality control, process improvements and project leadership. A skilled analyst with the ability to comprehend complex laboratory methods and analyze results for process control. Background in customizing and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation and software leading to reduced outsourced costs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOUTHERN COMPANY/KEMPER IGCC DeKalb, MS 2014 - present
Chemist/LIMS Administrator (2016-present)
Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on all analytical equipment to ensure the efficiency and productivity of the laboratory
Led the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) implementation project improving the accuracy and efficiency of the laboratory reporting system
Customized and configured LIMS including: creating tests and sample codes, designing the sample login process, customizing screens and creating built in reports
Researched and developed new methods for product and process testing
Analyzed and reported process data via statistical software for process improvements
Trained personnel in the use of instruments and software enhancing the effectiveness of the laboratory
Chemical Technician (2014-2015)
Analyzed water/steam quality for Combine Cycle and Gasifier Island operations per EPRI guidelines contributing to reducing the plant’s “Equivalent Forced Outage Rate”
Implemented laboratory quality control program increasing the accuracy of the laboratory results
Created automatic plant-wide daily water chemistry reports improving the communication between the laboratory and operations
Created and maintained Aspen Process Explorer lab chemistry pages that enhanced the efficiency of monitoring and troubleshooting the water quality
Managed inventory of the laboratory through Maximo to continue the lab’s productivity
HOLCIM Theodore, AL 2013-2014
Laboratory Technician
Tested raw materials, process and product samples for elemental analysis, particle size, and surface area according to ASTM regulations
Adjusted the raw meal mix to ensure proper product quality
Analyzed finished product to verify the product met required specifications
Communicated with operations any necessary changes to ensure quality specifications
TEST AMERICA Mobile, AL 2012-2013
Analyst II
Analyzed various types of wastewater for wet chemistry analysis according to EPA regulations
Responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration on assigned instrumentation
Accurately prepared reagents and quality control standards
EDUCATION
• Environmental Policy Master’s Program, Troy University, Troy, AL (1 year completed)
• Bachelors of Science in Biology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTATION
• GC 7890B
• GCMS7890B\5977A
• TS Combustion Analyzer
• NMR
• Karl Fischer Titrando
• CVAF Hg Analyzer
• TOC
• XRF
• LECO
• ICP-AES
• Ion Chromatograph
• Quickchem 8500 FIA
SOFTWARE/COMPUTER SKILLS
• LIMS-Autoscribe Matrix Gemini
• Crystal Reports
• Microsoft Office Suite
• ChemStation
• Tableau
• Mass Hunter Data Acquisition
• Minitab
• Aspen Process Explorer
• Maximo
TRAINING
• Management Development Program
• Agilent 7890A/B GC OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Operation
• Agilent 7890B/5977 GCMS Operation with ChemStation Data Analysis
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
• Introduction to SQL Server 10985B
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Women’s Energy Network
• American Chemical Society
• Campus Recruiting Ambassador
• Community Connections
• Employee Development Team Member
• iCan Girls in Engineering
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