OBJECTIVE:

To apply my expertise for a dynamic organization which offers key participation, team oriented tasks, immediate challenges and career opportunity.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology (Minor in Chemistry)

Winston-Salem State University,Winston-Salem, NC

SUMMARY:

Pharmaceutical Operations

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Wastewater Analysis

Sampling Procedures

FDA, HACCP & SQF

Validation & Start-up Procedures

Thermocline Software for RVA

EPA Compliance Procedures

Wet Chemistry Techniques

GMP & GLP Environment

Quality Assurance

Work Instructions & SOPs

Research & Development

USP, NF & FCC Methods Process Improvements

SCADA Systems

Cimplicity Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Herbalife Innovation & Manufacturing (Winston-Salem, NC) Contract: Jan 2014 – Jan 2016

Validation Technician Consultant

Develop, author, and execute validation installation, operational and performance qualification protocols per Herbalife requirements and applicable regulatory specifications.

Perform assigned duties and assists Validation Manager with validation planning, scheduling, and SOP preparation and training.

Investigate, document and resolve protocol deviations in a timely manner.

Supervise OEMs to execute IOPQ executions

Project lead on water systems and cleaning qualifications.

Reviews and compiles qualification data to author installation, operational and performance qualification summary reports.

OSHA trained and certified.

Works in team environment to meet qualification standards and timelines.

MOM Brands (Malt-O-Meal Co., Asheboro, NC) Contract: Aug-Nov 2009 & Jun 2010-Oct 2013

Quality Lab Technician

Reported directly to the Site Scientist and was responsible for R&D projects, production analysis, sensory evaluations, and quality assurance measures.

Projects included cook optimization and grain thru process tracking whereby conducting routine product fines, moisture, and YSI sucrose analysis, and frosting applications, all related to food quality monitoring procedures.

Supported operations by implementing food quality and safety improvements while applying SQF, GMP/GLP, and HACCP guidelines and procedures throughout manufacturing processes.

Assisted with start-up validation for oatmeal production which included the collection of production samples and the recording of data for further analysis.

Provided support and assistance to Process Engineers with Black Belt Certifications and other continuous improvement projects.

Gathered data for brix correlation studies for frosted flakes to determine the quality and concentration of frosting applications. Performed fines analysis for frosted wheat to evaluate the quality of the cook and bake processes of the production procedure.

Used Microsoft Excel to calculate data and generate graphs related to all analytical tests conducted. Information was stored on a company-wide database for review by Scientists and Technicians throughout the company.

Instrumentation includes: YSI 2700 Select, Perten RVA Super 4 and Thermocline Software, InfraLab Analyzer, Refractometer, Agtron M-series Color Analyzer, Anemometer, Infrared Thermometer, Mark 3 Sartorius Omnimark, and Nikon SMZ800 Stereoscopic Microscope.

Banner Pharmacaps (High Point, NC) Contract: Mar-Jun 2006

Quality Chemist

Conducted chemical and physical testing of raw materials, finished products, and stability samples for

a soft gel encapsulation operation.

Performed analytical testing according to USP/NF methods, SOPs, and in-house test methods.

Documented testing activities per FDA guidelines and regulations.

Used basic laboratory equipment including: HPLC, Analytical/Top Loader Balance, UV / IR Spectrophotometer, TOC, Conductivity Meter, Dissolution/Disintegration Bath, and DigitalpH Meter.

Procter & Gamble Mfg. Co. (Browns Summit, NC) Contract: Apr-Oct 2008

Quality Control Chemist

Performed compendial analysis of raw materials before releasing ingredients to production

in the manufacture of toothpaste, denture adhesives, and other oral care products.

Conducted analytical testing under USP, NF, FCC, and approved in-house analytical methods.

Used SAP software programs for data entry in addition to lab notebook documentation.

Generated test results using various analytical instrumentation including: GC, HPLC,

IR/UV Spectrophotometer, Analytical/Top Loader Balance, Karl Fisher Titrator, TOC

Analyzer, Conductivity Meter, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AA), and Digital pH Meter.

Miller-Coors Brewing Co. (Eden, NC) Contract: Jan-Mar 2007

Quality Lab Technician

Assisted Shift Supervisor in monitoring production line output by observing the operations of bottling / canning equipment to ensure that every apparatus throughout the process was functioning properly.

Collected in-process samples from designated production lines for tests including: TPO, CO2, head space, fill volumes and weights, and percent alcohol content.

Communicated with and notified operations personnel of potential problems to implement preventative quality control measures.

Instrumentation includes: TOC Analyzer, Conductivity Meter, Alcoholmeter, and Orbisphere Dissolved Oxygen Meter.

Hydro Analytical Labs (Clemmons, NC) 2000-2004

Chemist

Performed numerous soil, wastewater, and drinking water compliance tests for municipalities, private industries, and residential clientele.

Tested for BOD, Coliform, Phosphorus, Ammonia-Nitrogen, Cyanides, and Total Dissolved Solids.

Followed procedures and documentation per NC DENR and EPA guidelines.

City of Winston-Salem (Winston-Salem, NC) 1996

Wastewater Plant Operator

Collected wastewater samples and tested for Fecal Coliform, pH Balance, Dissolved Oxygen, and other waste by-products found in Activated Sludge Basins.

Performed physical inspections and monitored equipment gauges and meters for efficiency purposes.

Monitored all plant operations using computerized SCADA system.

EN-CAS Analytical Laboratories (Winston-Salem, NC) 1988-1994

Senior Lab Technician

Performed trace residue analysis of agrochemicals found in crops, soils, ground and surface waters.

Analyzed sample matrices within compliance of EPA guidelines and regulations.

Conducted storage stability studies to determine compound stability.

Used quantitative analytical methods in processing sample matrices for instrumental analysis.

Evaluated formulations using GC, GPC, and HPLC.

Trained new Lab Technicians demonstrating GLP, safety procedures, and proper equipment operations.

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