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Vonzella E. Pritchard Vincent

PROFESSIONAL An accomplished Chemical Engineer with extensive experience in Project / Process

Management in a variety of corporate assignments.

SUMMARY

Technically skilled in Security; Safety; Loss Prevention; Contract Services; Engineering; Facility

Management; Auditing; Quality Assurance; and Data Analysis.

A quick learner with strong decision-making, problem solving, communication, and organizational

skills.

Proficient in leading multi-discipline professionals with emphasis on results and creativity.

Boehringer Ingelheim Chemicals, Inc. (BICI), Petersburg, VA 2006 - Present

PROFESSIONAL

Loss Prevention Senior Manager (2011 - Present)

EXPERIENCE Manage all Outside Service & Facility Contracts including Security while serving as Environment,

Health, & Safety “EHS” business partner.

Direct over 14 Outside Service/Facility Management contracts totaling ~$2 million.

Managed bid efforts, negotiated contracts, and saved company over 20% in 2013.

Oversee physical security equipment (contracted staff, over 145 cameras; 2 video recording

systems; and access control systems).

Enforce regulatory compliance (e.g. Food & Drug Administration); conduct investigations; and

serve as internal auditor. Support IT Department and cyber security.

Create / implement procedures to support BICI’s outstanding safety record (1 OSHA

recordable in 2013). Manage safety program for over 50 contractors. Develop teaching

material / assessments and conduct training.

Crisis Management Coordinator

Serve as liaison for the Department of Homeland Security; the Drug Enforcement

Administration “DEA”; BI’s Corporate & US Regional Security Councils; and the Petersburg

Police Department. Govern BICI’s local DEA Workgroup and Security Workgroup.

Document Coordinator (incidents; local procedures; post orders; and change controls).

Served on BICI’s 2013 Workforce Reduction Transition Team that successfully deployed

~100 employees with zero incidents - ensured security measures were well orchestrated

before, during, and after the workforce reduction.

Supervisor, Equipment and Computer System Validation Group (2009 - 2011)

Led validation efforts for all equipment and computer system activities at BICI.

Fostered the site’s coaching initiative while developing 7 internal and external direct reports.

Coached direct report in successfully completing a sustainable Performance Improvement Plan.

Enforced validation / qualification strategies while leading site’s equipment and computer

(e.g. DeltaV, Allen-Bradley PLC, Trackwise, etc.) efforts.

Approved over 100 validation protocols within defined project schedule that led to an early

production launch.

Developed technical solutions to qualification/validation issues that were achievable and

sustainable.

Served as active member of various internal Process Transfer Teams.

Reviewed and approved over 20 GxP relevant procedures, protocols, plans, deviations, and

work instructions. Supported audits and training initiatives.

Led cross-functional teams with diverse personalities and ethnic backgrounds.

Site Validation Engineer (2008 - 2009)

Coordinated and managed process, cleaning, and equipment validation and/or qualification activities.

Implemented strategies / drove continuous innovative improvements enforcing compliance.

Collaborated and worked with other departments to achieve / maintain validation status.

Managed Capital Projects, developed validation plans; and completed impact assessments.

Project Engineer (2006 - 2008)

Led Engineering Projects and provided engineering support to all assigned projects.

Performed independent audits. Participated on cross-functional department technical teams.

Supported and managed Capital Projects from scope development to start-up and close-out.

Developed and managed over 20 project budgets ranging from $10K to over $500K for GxP

processes and/or equipment.

Simplified GMP processes, practices, policies, and procedures where applicable.

Used innovation for design enhancements that ensured safety, compliance, and efficiency.

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MERCK & COMPANY, INC., Somerset / Cokesbury, NJ 1997 - 2006

Senior Engineer (Process Engineering)

Core job function was Engineering; however responsibilities included tasks in the areas of Quality;

Project Management; Materials Management; EH&S; and Manufacturing.

Managed capital projects; supervised; simplified processes; supported Global Procurement in

capital effectiveness and sourcing initiatives; and led departmental standardization efforts.

Developed / maintained engineering documentation (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams,

specs, etc.) for a vaccine manufacturing facility and warehouse.

Performed trouble shooting activities; verifications and resolved unforeseen design issues.

Led / coordinated equipment start-up, training, qualification and clean-out activities.

Actively participated in design reviews; Hazard & Operability “HAZOP” studies and closed

action items.

Quality

Managed change control efforts and timely resolved critical documentation issues.

Resolved atypicals. Closed-out non-conformance reports.

Experienced in System Life Cycle requirements and computer system validation.

Reviewed and approved validation / qualification protocols. Resolved discrepancies.

Developed, audited and approved manufacturing documentation.

Project Management

Published position paper to support the overall Capital Effectiveness Initiatives for filters.

Coordinated schedules, start-up activities, and the design of manufacturing equipment.

Utilized / allocated resources and tracked progress. Coordinated all vendor interactions.

Led cross-divisional team to address compliance issues. Delegated assignments.

Supported project cost management, exercised change control, and analyzed vendor bids.

Developed Solids Handling Library containing over 250 pieces of equipment.

Materials Management

Coordinated procurement efforts (i.e. equipment, materials, etc.). Utilized cost saving tools.

Reviewed contracts, issued purchase orders, and analyzed acceptable containers.

Developed material movement diagrams, inventory matrices and storage capacities.

Assisted with updating spare parts data base and led consumables inventory initiatives.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Created and maintained procedures. Collected, monitored and reported IH testing data.

Implemented safe and consistent designs / standards. Completed safety reviews.

Led audits; field verifications; training; and evaluations. Implemented safe procedures.

Served as Team Leader and technical team member for equipment design and static issues.

Led efforts for handling Highly Toxic Hazardous Materials including ECL-4 compounds.

Resolved environmental issues with thermal oxidizers and Waste Treatment Plant.

Manufacturing / Operations

Supervised and developed daily schedules. Prioritized activities.

Initiated corrective and preventive actions.

Experienced in executing acceptance tests, qualifications, and performing floor coverage.

Performed start-up and commissioning activities. Wrote standard operating procedures.

Effective communicator and collaborator - skilled in creating a positive productive work

INDIVIDUAL

environment. Performs and works well as a team player.

STRENGTHS

Self motivator - handles a variety of tasks and responsibilities simultaneously and efficiently.

Able to explain complex concepts and ideas.

Experienced in developing, executing and reviewing operation and GxP documentation.

AFFILIATIONS American Institute of Chemical Engineering (AIChE) • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

American Society of Safety Engineers • ASIS (Security) International

EDUCATION Master of Science - Chemical Engineering; N.C. Agricultural & Technical State University

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering (Summa Cum Laude) and Certificate of Waste

Management; N.C. Agricultural & Technical State University, Greensboro, N.C.

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