LISA A. FEATHER

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Trumbull, CT 06611 Email: ad4hu7@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Extensive experience as a Microbiologist in the beverage, pharmaceutical and medical industries rising to the level of Analytic Lab Supervisor.

COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning

Process/Workflow Improvements

Change Management

Team Coaching & Development

Compliance

Data Collection & Analysis

Team Facilitation

Lean Operations

Goal Setting/KPIs

Continuous Quality Improvement

WORK EXPERIENCE

R.C. BIGELOW, INC., Fairfield, CT 8/99 – Present

ANALYTICAL LAB SUPERVISOR 2010 - Present

Oversee the duties of day to day Analytical Lab operations with one direct report.

Develop and maintain testing, quality control standards and Best Practices for raw materials and finished products.

Establish goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Use KPIs, data collection, analysis and trending to take a proactive versus reactive response to problems and opportunities.

Streamline and re-engineer workflows and processes to achieve lean and efficient staffing.

Utilize analytics as a baseline for continuous quality improvement, cost efficiencies, productivity, and contributions to bottom-line profitability.

Facilitate cross-functional teams to build consensus and support for positive change and shared goals.

MICROBIOLOGIST 8/99 – 2010

Developed and maintained microbiological testing for raw material and finished products.

Used test protocols to guarantee materials integrity and quality standards.

Utilized various methodologies/equipment Ph meter, moisture analyzer, density/water activity, and organoleptic/taste testing.

Conducted detailed analysis to test for microbiological integrity.

Team member in the sensory evaluation of products and ingredients.

Participated on continuous improvement teams with a focus on cost efficiencies, productivity and quality.

Key catalyst in the development of quality procedures and internal audits.

CADBURY BEVERAGES, INC., Trumbull, CT 7/89 – 8/99

MICROBIOLOGIST/PROJECT LEADER

Conducted detailed test protocols to verify product integrity.

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WORK EXPERIENCE (Continued)

MICROBIOLOGIST/PROJECT LEADER (Continued)

Worked in collaboration with research and development providing input into new and innovative ideas.

Participated on product teams providing support to sales and marketing.

Performed aseptic processing in a pilot plant.

Maintained integrity of cleanroom through sterility testing.

Implemented and tested product formula changes through stability and sensory evaluation.

Ensured compliance with sanitation and quality control procedures.

RICHARDSON VICKS, INC., Shelton, CT 9/86 – 7/89

LAB TECHNICIAN

Performed microbiological preservative challenge testing on pharmaceutical products.

Maintained stock culture collection.

Validated laboratory equipment and new methods.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

MASSEY MEDICAL LAB, Bridgeport, CT

LAB TECHNICIAN & PHELBOTOMIST

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT, Bridgeport, CT

Bachelor of Elective Studies (BES), with a Concentration in SCIENCE

GPA 3.75

CERTIFICATIONS

ASCP Certified, State of Connecticut

Pest Control Management Certification, Purdue University

AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

Nutmeg Section Member, Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

References available upon request

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