Quality Control Middle East

Bahar Taef

+1-240-***-****, *********@*****.***

**** **** ********* ******, *********, MD, Zip:20852 EDUCATION

Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey January 1993 Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (M.S.)

Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey May 1990 Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (B.S.) Professional Experience

Chico’s Inc. Rockville, MD.

Sales Associate March 2023 - Present

● Processed cash and credit payments as a cashier, using point-of-sale (POS) systems

● Used register system to ring up customer purchases, process payments and issue receipts

● Engaged with customers enthusiastically to drive sales and build rapport and lasting relationships

● Observed customer behaviors to identify security threats and escalate concerns to supervisors Kimia Forooz Inc., Tehran, Iran

Private leading manufacturer of thermoplastic compounds, producing more than 200 different grades of plastics. Supplier of plastic raw materials to the automotive industry, producers of household products & electrical and electronic appliances as well as the agricultural sector. Quality Control Manager September 2017 – May 2022

● Supervised the production and lab crew of 20 people in a high-volume manufacturing facility

● Validated and verified Technical Data Sheets processed at the end of each day

● Responsible for quality control and quality assurance of manufactured engineering plastic products

● Supervised routine and standardized tests procedures and examinations of the products

● Managed a team of 15 to 20 people to perform daily tasks Perform routine and standardized tests procedures and examinations of the products

R&D Manager September 2017 – May 2022

• Partnered successfully with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Marketing, & Sales to deliver cost efficient engineering plastics

• Strengthened company’s business and brand name by leading the project of manufacture of engineering plastics from recyclable/waste materials

• Hired and trained Quality Control Associates, Operations staff, & Laboratory Technicians

• Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives to align goals for maximum productivity and cost efficiency Mahestan Group Inc., Tehran, Iran

August 2010 – September 2017

Administrative Assistant

• Handled a variety of administrative duties for HR leaders and staff

• Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for supervisors and managers

• Maintained a highly organized practice for filing documents and data

• Assisted with onboarding 15+ new employees

• Executed reports using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Self-Employed, Tehran, Iran 1998 - 2005

• Sales & Marketing for Plastic Manufacturers

• Private Math Teacher

Teknopolimer Engineering Thermoplastic Inc., Istanbul, Turkey 1990 - 1997 Engineering thermoplastic materials manufacturer (private) Quality Control Manager

• Responsible for quality control and quality assurance of manufactured plastic product projects

• Supervised a team of 20+ employees in the manufacturing company

• Prepared and presented reports to the CEO

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