MARIA LOURDES L. DURU
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OBJECTIVE: Competent and results oriented chemical engineering professional with demonstrated success in quality
control, pharmaceutical project and project management. Fluent in English, ibo and tagalong.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Quality systems .Technical requirements
Systems analysis .Lean manufacturing
Strategic and tactical planning .Problem resolution
Pharmaceutical management .Improvement techniq ues
WORK EXPERIENCE
Blue field associates (Clear Essence Cosmetics USA), Ontario California, 2013-present
Quality Control/ Quality Assurance, I reviewed statistical data from the production lines to identify quality problems,
analyze the data and recommend changes to production processes or quality controls to eliminate the problem, analyze
records of product returns to identify specific problems or trends over time. I develop and monitor continuous
improvement programs, aiming to reduce the number of defects and improve levels of quality. I also helped reduce
manufacturing costs and improve overall product quality. Played an important role in making sure all the raw materials
and finished products were up to standard by passing them through tests and getting results. Also played a role in
enforcing proper quality in the finished products and conducted training for members of staff concerning safety and
health. Developed new strategic plans and setting priorities on a daily basi s
Delivered Results:
Improved quality control from 88% to 100% by driving the process to target with a few weeks
Significantly reduced the rework rate from 5% to 1.7%, exceeded a goal of <2% within eight weeks.
Infinite.incoporated (des plaines Illinois) 2013-2014
Solution provider handled the project needs of my client from concept to installation through support, found solutions
to the existing problem and tried to fix it myself if it was beyond my ability I reported the case to a my supervisor and had
them help our customers
Mercury Drug Pharmaceuticals (Manila- Philippines) 2010-2013
Internship and Assistant Supervisor Improved the process of procedure documentation, Acquired Pharmaceutical
industry knowledge, Assisted in research and development, Assisted in training new interns when I became head intern,
Assisted in preparing medications for distribution
EDUCATION
Adamson University, Manila Philippines 2008-2012
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Pennfoster College
Undergraduate in business management 2013-2014
AFFILIATION: Institute of Chemical Engineers Member and Tutor 2008-2012