Management Quality Assurance

Desislava Zhelyazkova 480-***-****/ acqfbn@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Dynamic Scientist with six years of Quality Assurance and Laboratory Compliance experience

Four years of Internal Auditing experience ISO 17025 at accredited chemical laboratory

Solid knowledge and experience with Laboratory Information Management System, Quality Assurance modules and reports, continuous quality improvement, scientific investigations, data analysis, result interpretation and reporting

Proficient with chemical, general and specialized laboratory procedures, testing and equipment

Excellent chemistry, biology, technical, analytical, project management, problem solving, multi-tasking and communication skills

Certifications

ISO 17025: 2005 General Requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories-Internal Auditor/ EUROBUL TRAINING

ISO 14001: 2004 Environmental Management Systems Lead Auditor/ BUREAU VERITAS

ISO 18001: 2007 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Lead Auditor/ BUREAU VERITAS

STP 123-2/D Operation of X-ray and Infrared Screening Technologies/ IATA

Professional Experience

TASER International, Inc. Scottsdale, Arizona

Lab Test Technician September 2014 – January 2015

Efficiently performed quality testing of mechanical and electronic components in an industrial laboratory

Operated complex equipment and analytical lab evaluation tools in an ESD environment

Conducted routine optical and X-ray inspections

Fraport AG Varna, Bulgaria

Environmental, Health and Safety Quality Manager May 2006 – June 2012

Successfully monitored and managed all aspects of Quality Assurance regarding ISO 17025 at accredited chemical laboratory

Performed testing of chemical products, jet fuel, as well as noise monitoring, and waste management. Prepared data analysis and environmental reports for the upper management, and the government on regular basis

Supervised laboratory operation, continuous quality improvement process, safety procedures, calibration of QC testing equipment

Audited the environmental management practices in regards of ISO 14001 at four international airports in Bulgaria, Germany and Austria, and provided recommendations for improvements

Fraport AG Varna, Bulgaria

Head of Department of Quality Integrated Systems October 2009 – April 2010

Effectively led the department of quality integrated systems until it merged with the department of internal audit

Audited and prepared all the company documents in regards of re-certification of ISO 9001, Environmental Management System ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001

Coordinated the occupational health and safety activities. Designed and led safety trainings, and inspections for all employees. Prepared occupational health reports for upper management and government on regular basis

Ministry of Transportation, Bulgaria Sofia, Bulgaria

Independent Environmental Consultant October 2010 – November 2011

Solely responsible for the environmental part of the master plan for development of two government airports

Tested and analyzed air, soil and water samples, compared results to government standards, summarized data, delivered reports

Worked closely with government officials. Prepared and delivered on time risk evaluation reports and recommendations, and all the documentation needed on the current environmental condition of the areas

Technical University Rostock Rostock, Germany

PhD Graduate Student Researcher January 2001 – February 2005

Conducted the experimental part of a PhD scientific project in laboratory environment

Performed scientific data collection and analysis. Generated statistical data for analytical purposes using software, made preliminary analyses and assisted researchers in interpreting the data.

Operated and maintained laboratory and experimental equipment

Prepared summaries of projects, maintained records on the studies conducted, organized data, delivered final reports

Education

Technical University Varna Varna, Bulgaria

PhD in Ecology, and Systems and Devices for Environmental Protection January 2001 - February 2005

Thesis: Diagnostic Value of Infrared Imaging as a Method for Analysis of Technical, Biological and Ecological Objects

Honors: 2 times winner of European Scholarship SOCRATIS - ERASMUS

Exchange Program with University of Rostock included 4 years of laboratory testing and R&D experience in Rostock, Germany

Technical University Varna Varna, Bulgaria

Master’s in Science, Ecology and Environmental Protection August 1995 - July 2000

Major: Chemistry; Minor: Biology

Additional Information

Professional Recognition: Nominated for the Most Promising Young Scientist Award in Bulgaria, 2005 (Bulgarian Union of Scientists)

Academic Experience: Taught Air Quality Control classes at Technical University Varna for 2 years (2003-2004)

Languages: Fluent in Bulgarian, German, English and Russian

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