Ralph Casimir

RALPH CASIMIR

Location: Vailsburg, NJ *****

Objective:

To obtain a career in professional setting where I can meet and exceed the expectations of my employer. This I will achieve with a passion for excellence a sense of urgency, genuine caring & integrity. I'm accountable for the consistently meeting & surpassing the expectations of not only my employer but also fellow employees as well while providing a nurturing & secure work environment. Certifications & Other Skills

● Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft spreadsheet.

● S.O.A.P. and Wellness Notes, Charting, Customer Service, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills.

Education:

● West Side High School Newark, NJ -Diploma Obtained. 1998

● Micro Tech Training Center, now Eastern International College Jersey City, NJ

● Massage Therapy-Certification Obtained. Aug 2006 Qualifications:

● Working knowledge of all housekeeping procedures.

● Demonstrate progressive growth in the field of healthcare housekeeping facility maintenance.

● Strong work ethic, intense drive and initiative for quality and customer service Budget oversight

● Provide written and oral communication, listening and empathy, and problem solving (one-on- one and group) skills

● Able to utilize a participative approach to managing staff, to function appropriately under stress, to organize and prioritize tasks, and to develop budgets with a complete understanding of facility needs and requirements.

● Stress management skills, administrative and organizational, and follow-through (with associates and clients) skills required

● Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

ABBVIE BIO-PHARMACEUTICALS

ABBVIE Bio-pharmaceuticals

Manufacturing Technician

Abbvie Branchburg, NJ

6/7/2022 currently

Responsible for the aseptic manufacturing of tissue-based products for the regenerative market. Trained in clean room operations, aseptic technique and working with bio-hazardous material. Position involves Operating simple and complex processing equipment. Ability to follow instructions of the Group Leader/Supervisor while inspecting the quality of raw and finished goods. Demonstrate steady progress and willingness to learn all equipment and jobs in the assigned manufacturing and sanitation of clean room facilities as required. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Describe scope:

% OF TIME OR

IMPORTANCE

Operates heat sealers, biohazard laminar flow hoods, bar code scanners, aspiration systems, weighing scales and orbital shakers

15%

Observes and monitors the quality of raw finished goods before, during and after production

15%

Precisely follow company standard operating procedures for the manufacture of tissue-based products

15%

Records information on batch records, equipment and cleaning logs, and other documents

15%

Uses computers and Oracle to enter data and generate reports 10% Maintains inventory of processing supplies 10%

Responsible for the sanitization of the facility 10% Complies with cGMP’s and ISO requirements where applicable in the facility 10% The Country Home, Nursing home

Maintenance Position.

April 2020 - April 2022

● General housekeeping duties.

● Fixing electrical panel work.

● Safety checks for fire, plumbing and electrical issues. Ashland Pharma

Operator Paterson, NJ

6/9/2020 7/30/2020

Responsibilities

● Basic understanding of math calculation

● Transfer powder to various intermediate containers through milling equipment, sifters, sieves, or other processing steps

● Ability to load and operate a tumble blender

● Accurately record required and relevant information on incoming, in process, and finished goods paperwork

● Transfer finished material into final finished good packaging and apply appropriate and accurate labels and weight stickers

● Promptly report equipment breakdown or unusual operating conditions to Supervisor

● Ability to use approved chemicals to disassemble and clean all production equipment as well as site surfaces (floors, doors, etc.)

● Prepare and stage materials for processing

● Organize and maintain an orderly warehouse

● Ability to maintain running condition of a fluid bed for breaks and lunches

● Maintain safety, food safety, quality, and technical training as assigned by Production Manager

● Follow Ashland and Paterson site-specific safety policies; report unsafe environments and behaviors

● Comply with Ashland and Paterson site-specific food safety policies Actavis/ Teva Pharmaceuticals

May 2017- Apr 2020

Assistant Chemist

Quality Assurance/Control inspection for lab ware

● Ability to follow and apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements.

● Ability to meet timelines in all assigned projects and acclimate to changing priorities. Ability to follow, review and revise SOPs.

● Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

● Ability to recognize and communicate simple and complex problems with relevant team member, department management and cross-functional peers.

● In charge of setting up dissolution machines for clinical testing.

● Prep and break down of dissolution apparatuses before and after testing which includes detailed cleaning of blades and/or baskets, vessels, and washing sample lines with de-ionized water and methanol.

● Temperature readings and recordings for testing, balance calibration, weighing of samples, corresponding with other departments for the release of certain obtainable items.

● Data collection for analysis and data integrity. Sodexho USA

Environmental Service Manager

Mar 2014 – Oct 2015

● Establish and review standards and work procedures for all housekeeping staff in accordance with established policies and practices of the facility

● Plan work schedules, hours, areas of work, and job duties to ensure adequate housekeeping services are rendered to all areas

● Interview, select, hire, evaluate, and recommend termination of facility housekeeping personnel in accordance with facility standards

● Orient, train, and supervise all housekeeping staff

● Regular inspections and evaluations of the facility; ability to recommend action items; assist with relocations within the facility

● Conduct regular staff meetings and communicate with members of other departments to coordinate housekeeping activities

● Schedule major project work, assuring that adequate staff and supplies are available

● Conduct regular inventory of housekeeping supplies

● Assist unit director with budget

● Follow-up on all client requests

Health Care Service Group, NJ

ACCOUNT MANAGER FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Jun 2013- Mar 2014

Health Care Service Group Assistant Director for Housekeeping (promoted) Oct 2012

● Operating under OSHA and HIPPA guidelines and assuring complete cooperation with staff as well.

● Experience in budgeting a payroll manually and dealing with pay slips.

● Dealing with employees’ income accurately which is essential to payroll.

● Making sure employees’ clock in and out on time as well as for mealtime accurately and maintaining a well-balanced payroll budget.

● Monthly reports consisting of daily and weekly projects. Overseeing staff productivity and ensuring they stay on task without deviation.

Steri-Cycle St. Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ Dec 2000- Feb 2008

Bio-hazard Sharps Technician

● Worked with in the federal and state guidelines for the transportation, storage and shipping of medical sharps/Biohazard waste.

● Traveled within the customer facility maintaining on-site replenishment and collection of Hazardous Sharps containers through a health care facility, as required, and requested.

● Maintained a rigid collection and service schedule.

● Communicated duty status on a defined scheduled.

● Performed other related duties as required or requested St. Barnabas Hospital, Livingston, NJ

Jan 2001- Dec 2006

Environmental Services Technician

● Complete sterilization of all operating rooms with specialized cleaning agents meant to kill germs and prevent the spread of disease, contamination, and illness in a timely matter to ensure sanitary usage for upcoming procedures.

Responsible for supplying fresh linens and keeping the bathrooms, floors and other surfaces clean and sanitary.

● Disinfect the rooms with specialized cleaning agents meant to kill germs and prevent the spread of disease and illness.

Handled waste containers and receptacles and trash from all areas of the hospital according to hospital policies and procedures.

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