Objective:
A long-term challenging position that uses my organizational, solution orientated, administrative skills with a company that provides advancement and learning opportunities.
Qualifications:
Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Management
ISO and FDA audit preparation and progress compliance
EU Medical Device Regulation proficiency
Health and Safety and Environmental Compliance Management
Process Manufacturing and Discrete Manufacturing Administration
Manufacturing management and administrative supervision experience
Education:
Bachelor of Science: Biology, Portland State University, August 2005
Work Experience
RA / QA Manager InLight Medical 03-2019 to 10-2019 Addison, TX
Championed FDA Audit follow-up activities, including closing FDA 483 observation reports.
Developed new QMS structure, documents, and organizational matrix
Developed, published, and validated test protocols for Incoming Material testing, In-Process, and Final-Inspection test methods
Lead Flying Probe, ICT Testing, final packaging, post assembly, and full Functional Test
Developed and validated assurances of complete back end verification for manufacturing
Utilized Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Matlab, Minitab, and analytical methods in testing
Updated QMS management systems utilizing ETQ programs Verse and Reliance 2019
Crusaded external FDA audit compliance and regulatory action follow-up activity
Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control Activities for Medical Device Manufacturing
Lead FDA Inspection Response project and FDA 483 Response Project
Lead Firm Initiated Supplier-Related Voluntary Recall Project and Coordinated with FDA Recall Enterprise System (RES)
Validated and Verified DMR and DHR for Medical Device Changes through Engineering Change Request (ECR)
Updated 510(k) for Polychromatic Low Light Therapy (PLLT) product with updated Gerber Files, PCBA design, and approved subcomponents
Updated Device Master Record (DMR) and Device History Records (DHR) with 510(k)
Developed and implemented supplier related, voluntary, firm-initiated product recall plan.
Achieved CAPA and Non-Conformance reporting requirements for 21 CFR 820 - 1300
Implemented process improvements for product analysis and employee quality training
Championed External Quality Audit observations and directed strategy planning
Directed Medical Device Complaint reports
Supported Internal Quality Audit (IQA) activities and with British Standards Institute
Document Analyst (CONTRACT) Flextronics 01-2018 to 12-2018 Irving, TX
Transitioning Quality Management Systems documents to update compliance with 21 CFR 11.
Updating Quality Management System documents for compliance with ISO 13485, 2016
Coordinate with Document Control Team document change activities from FlexQ Legacy to FlexQ Medical electronic document management system document updates.
Electronic Document Management System change from Flex Q Legacy to FlexQ Medical.
Developed, published, and validated test protocols for Incoming Material testing, In-Process, and Final-Inspection test methods
Lead Flying Probe, ICT Testing, final packaging, post assembly, and full Functional Test
Developed and validated assurances of complete back end verification for manufacturing
Utilized Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Matlab, Minitab, and analytical methods in testing
Maintained Medical Device Complaint reports
Training employees on specific relevant details for FlexQ Medical EDMS.
Updated design records for contract manufacturing and 510(k) approvals
Supported Internal Quality Audit (IQA) activities and with British Standards Institute.
Health and Safety and ISO Coordinator (CONTRACT) EXCO Extrusion Dies 08-2017 to 11-2017 Wylie, TX
Aligned Exco USA Health and Safety Programs with all governing authorities.
Managed the development and maintenance of health and safety programs
Coordinated training and maintain training records as required.
Directed the activities of the Safety committee.
Reported on health and safety issues relative to Exco management and employees.
Cultivated the development and maintenance of ISO programs.
Managed required machine calibrations and systems validations activities
Supported Internal Quality Audit (IQA) activities and with British Standards Institute
Apprised compliance activities with local fire department, Texas Commission of Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, and Occupational Safety and Health Association
Regulatory and Quality Assurance Associate (CONTRACT) Primal Health 10-2016 to 7-2017 Allen, TX
Responsible for Document Control document change control operations
Performing cGMP and environment for dietary supplement distribution company
Quality Assurance SOP writing and review
Assisting in document management procedure development
Distribution control for dietary supplements
Directed Dietary Supplement Customer Complaint reports
FTC and FDA document control for dietary supplement company
Advocated employee training protocols review and growth
Safeguarded FDA audit compliance for released dietary supplement products
Performing Document Control operational logistics
Featured review of Clinical Trials for Structure Function Claims
21 CFR 111 compliance for GMP practices for holding and distribution of dietary supplements and contract manufacturing of dietary supplements
Master Manufacturing Record review and Batch Production Record review of contract manufacturer’s dietary supplement manufacturing records
Medical Device Coordinator Nephron Pharmaceuticals 12-2015 to 07-2016 Columbia, SC
Directed Document Control document change control operations
Strategized FDA compliance in Medical Device Manufacturing
Developed new QMS
Developing medical device manufacturing and management
ISO 13485 compliance reviews, managed ISO auditor activity for product update
Cultivated personnel training paperwork maintenance
Involved document management maintenance
Redeveloped product design with product engineer for new 510(k) submission and approval
Developed, published, and validated test protocols for Incoming Material testing, In-Process, and Final-Inspection test methods
Lead Flying Probe, ICT Testing, final packaging, post assembly, and full Functional Test
Developed and validated assurances of complete back end verification for manufacturing
Utilized Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Matlab, Minitab, and analytical methods in testing
Submitted new 510(k) for successful product approval of Pocket Neb Nebulizer
Gained MicoVapor Devices’ 510(k) submission approval from FDA for Pocket Neb™
Developed design control and risk analysis reporting for nebulizer project
Applied Documentum and SharePoint document management
Validated and Verified Nebulizer Product for 510(k) submission project
Lead Assembly team
Lead 510(k) project and Nebulizer design project
Lead Quality Control and Quality Assurance of Nebulizer
Directed Medical Device Complaint reports
Lead weekly Quality Assurance meetings with owner, COO, Project Manager, and Sales
Developed SharePoint based document control infrastructure
Human Study Clinical Trials and reports for medical device approval
21 CFR 210 and 21 CFR 211 compliance for nebulized drug product
21 CFR 820 compliance for medical device manufacturing with nebulizer
QA Systems Specialist Oligos Etc., Inc. 08-2014 to 09-2015 Wilsonville, OR
Responsible for Document Control document change control operations
Performing cGMP and ASR product Quality Assurance document review operations
Assisting in document management procedure development
Developed new QMS
Reviewing and developing employee training protocols
Ensuring FDA compliance for released products
21 CFR 210 and 21 CFR 211 compliance for cGMP manufacturing processes with synthetic RNA and DNA manufacturing
Performing Document Control operational logistics
Directed Medical Device Complaint reports
Validated and Verified LIMS manufacturing program
Lead Quality Assurance Team
Lead Quality Control Team and Training
Documentum and SharePoint document management
Clinical Trials design and reporting for in-vitro diagnostic studies
21 CFR 820 compliance review, and process development for synthesized DNA/RNA used for in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) during weekly quality meetings with company owner and area supervisors
Supported Internal Quality Audit (IQA) activities and with American Society for Quality
AO Manufacturing Technician (CONTRACT) Genentech 12-2013 to 06-2014 Hillsboro, OR
Performing material handing for Aseptic Operations in the plant
Assisting in cleaning, set-up, sterilization, and disassembly of processing equipment
Performing preparation of sterile manufacturing components
SharePoint document management
21 CFR 211 and 21 CFR 210 compliance for manufactured pharmaceutical products
Performing cGMP documentation throughout manufacturing operations
Utilizing software applications (SAP and MES systems) throughout manufacturing processes
Environmental Safety Technician Acumed 01-2009 to 08-2013 Hillsboro, OR
Responsible for safety training classes and safety compliance in two manufacturing plants for all employees. Utilized MS Office, Windows XP/NT, PowerPoint and Presentation.
Initiated OSHA and EPA programs in the plants, and was able to get both facilities certified. Maintained the compliance with both plants.
Risk Control for orthopedic implant manufacturing.
21 CFR 820 compliance review with process and product engineers for medical device manufacturing and possible facility issues in root cause analysis and out of specification investigations and reviews
ISO 13485 compliance reviews with managers and ISO auditors annually
Was certified in a 40-hour Hazardous waste operations training, and implemented the plants hazardous waste management program and waste stream analysis.
Conducted forklift training classes, building management programs, and supervised contract labor for large projects, such as the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning control, Fire Safety, and compliance inspection programs
Validated and Verified compliance programs for OSHA Safety and Environmental Compliance
Lead Team and Training for OSHA Safety and Environmental Compliance
Supported Internal Quality Audit (IQA) activities and with British Standards Institute
Material handling and disposal, including 55-gallon drums containing hazardous waste, and gas cylinders.
Annual 29 CFR 1910 compliance review for facilities and procedures with Quality Managers.
References:
Upon Request