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Resume:
Raffaele Gerace
*** ****** ***** ** *******, TX *5078
Cell Phone: 214-***-****
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SUMMARY
I am a hard working team player. I go out of my way to see to it that a job gets done. I have no problems with working late hours. I am well organized. Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge of manufacturing, operations, good manufacturing practices, and documentation. Strong operations and diagnostic background combined with fluency in several languages, including Language, Reading and Comprehension. Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively. Extensive computer training, including knowledge of multiple networking environments and business software packages including word and excel and SAP. Great person to person skills. Effective time management Enthusiastic and ready to take on new challenges.
CAREER HISTORY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Sales May 2007-Present
Knights of Columbus Insurance, Texas- This position requires I work independently. I must make appointments, See clients and close sales. It requires a good knowledge in computers, communications, sales skills and time management. In my short time I managed to work my way into the top 125 of all the sales force of over 1,600 agents. Rookie of the Year 2007, MDRT Member 2013(top 1.5% globally), NAFIC 2014Quality Service award, NAFIC 2014 Platinum Certificate
Scientist II September 2004-November 2006
Roche Molecular Systems, NJ - This position involves manufacturing large scale and small scale bulks in a GMP environment using production batch records, SOP and SAP as well as revise, review and create SOP, production batch records and played a key role in manufacturing process changes, development, execution and analyzing of data for process validations. This involves close contact with regulatory as all these validations will be submitted to the FDA. I am involved in change control which involves meeting with a board of Cooperate representatives involving regulatory affairs and often defending changes submitted as well as suggest presentations to the FDA. I am also involved in the planning, coordinating and scheduling of daily activities. Work in a highly regulated environment. QC Batch records and SOP’s governing clinical results. Environmental monitoring was a daily activity.
• While a Scientist II I have been responsible for validations including but not limited to cleaning, process and product transfer. I have been responsible for specific products for which I have been deemed an expert. I am involved in high level meetings and while in this position have made important contributions to insure ongoing production and have played a key role in troubleshooting potential setbacks in production and daily operations.
• My strong drive to succeed as well as strong communication skills have helped make me indispensable in my position on my team, to my department and for the company as a whole. I volunteer often to work late and do more so that the job gets done.
Scientist I
September 2000 to September 2004
Roche Molecular Diagnostics, NJ - As a Scientist I was involved with PCR testing, completing BPR, working with of SOP, reviewing documents, processing data, team meetings, organizing daily activities, maintaining operational costs and training new personnel.
• I developed new training methods to reduce the time but not the efficiency of the training. Met all my timelines. Added necessary input in all team meetings. Reduced costs of everyday activities.
• I have strong communication skills and determination. I have accumulated knowledge of many different areas and am able to learn new tasks quickly.
• I received many merits and awards for my achievements in my role as a Scientist as well as accommodations from upper management.
•Environmental Monitoring
Supervisor
February 2000 to September 2000
Sillikar Labs, Garwood, NJ - While a supervisor with Sillikar I maintained daily operation, tracked weekly costs, developed new methods of operation and training so as to optimize resources. I was responsible for a team of 13 people
• I learned the all the tools necessary for this role in less than a month.
• My strong communication skills and critical thought processes helped me achieve my goals with Sillikar.
EDUCATION
Molecular Biology
1999
Universita di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
B.A., Biology
1995
Franciscan University, Steubenville, Ohio
SKILLS SUMMARY
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MS Works
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MS Word
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MS PowerPoint
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MS Outlook Express
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MS Excel
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Adobe Acrobat
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Word Perfect (all recent versions)
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Fluent in Italian
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Excellent Communication skills
TRAINING CERTIFICATES
Safety, OSHA, NJ, March 2005
FIC, TX March 2008
TRAINING
Critical Thinking, American Management Association, NYC,NY, April 2001 to April 2001
PCR 101, Roche, NJ, August 2002 to August 2002
Filtration Seminar, PALL Corporation, NJ, April 2003 to April 2003
Introduction to Quality Systems, Roche, NJ, September 2003 to September 2003
Documentation Requirements for Validation, Institute of Validation Technology, Philadelphia, PA, July 2004 to July 2004
FIC, Dallas TX 2007
HONORS AND AWARDS
Gold Merit Award, Roche Molecular Diagnostics, NJ, December 2000 - Merit Award for outstanding achievements
Gold Merit Award, Roche Molecular Diagnostics, NJ, April 2001 - Merit Award for outstanding achievements
Gold Merit Award, Roche Molecular Diagnostics, NJ, February 2002 - Merit Award for outstanding achievements
Gold Merit Award, Roche Molecular Diagnostics, NJ, October 2003 - Merit Award for outstanding achievements
Gold Merit Award, Roche Molecular Diagnostics, NJ, April 2004 - Merit Award for outstanding achievements
Knights of Columbus Producer Rookie of the year 2008
MDRT Knights of Columbus January 2013-Member of the Million Dollar Round Table
NAFIC 2014Quality Service award
NAFIC 2014 Platinum Certificate
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