Thomas Arcati
Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844
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SUMMARY
Military trained, God fearing man who is highly motivated and disciplined seeking to develop my abilities into a higher role that reflects my experience
Strong understanding of a GMP environment, strong team player, often encourages others, good presentation skills, reliable, patient and enjoys serving those in need
EDUCATION
International Institute of Original Medicine Expected completion November 2016
Certified Nutrition Counselor (In progress)
College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown NJ 2013-2016
Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition, 2016
With a Dietetics Concentration
Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg NJ 2009-2013
NUTRITION – DIETETICS RELATED
Methods - Gained an understanding of practice standards, evidence based practice and the skills to complete group and independent case studies.
Community - Gained experience working with an organization (ShopRite RD) to allow further development of skills in nutrition education.
Group EAL - Gained and developed collaborative skills through working on a group evidence analysis library report on the effects of olive oil on breast cancer.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bridgewater, NJ July-August 2015 (Work in between semesters)
Filling Technician
Filled hazard/non-hazardous materials
Aseptic filling
Isolator Filling Line
JOHNSON & JOHNSON, Skillman, NJ
Consumer & Personal Products Worldwide
Chemical Technician – Pilot Plant December 2012-September 2014
Processed Raw Materials according to SOPs
Precision weighing and dispensing of Raw Materials
Inventory Management
Assisted setting up and Batching GMP and Experimental Batches up to 2000kgs.
Assisted filling and labeling Bulk GMP Batches.
Reviewed Batch records
Viscosity Testing
Turbidity Testing
Forklift proficient
GMP Lab Technician – GMP Lab Deployment August 2011-December 2012
Assisted making, filling, labeling and storing up to 15kg batches.
Inventory management of Expired, Hold and Approved materials.
Followed all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and GMP regulations.
Chemical Technician – Pilot Plant January 2008-August 2011
Processed Raw Materials
Precision dispensing of Raw Materials
Inventory Management
Assisted setting up and Batching GMP and Experimental Batches up to 2000kgs.
Assisted filling and labeling Bulk GMP Batches.
Shipping & Receiving – Loading Dock May 2006 - January 2008
Processed incoming and outgoing packages and pallets.
Operated Smart Track for inventory purposes.
Customer Service
UNITED STATES MILITARY – NAVY- Everett, Washington
Operations Specialist- Bridge September 2000 – September 2004
• Operated and maintained a tactical picture of the surrounding seas using a variety of computer-interfaced detection, tracking and height-finding radars.
• Operated and decoded radio communication
• Operations Supervisor
• Man Over Board Training Specialist
• Served during Operation Iraqi freedom, Enduring Freedom & Southern Watch
Professional Skills
Public Speaking: Gained and developed public speaking skills through multiple speaking engagements/presentations at various churches and school
Technician: Proficient using Chemical Management System (CMS), creating purchase orders for incoming Raw Materials, Packaging and/or Finished Goods
Operations: Proficient decoding secure incoming & outgoing tactical signals; entering and exiting port navigation, use of various radarscopes
Volunteering
20 hours of service learning with Meals on Wheels
10 hours Senior Living Center in Bridgewater, N.J.
CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS
ServSafe (2015-2020)
Membership Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics #86088529
Honorable Discharge USN, September 2004
National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy E Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal (3x)