Quality Assurance Control

Joanna Antonelli

Executive Director of Quality/Compliance/Product Integrity

614-***-**** ************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/joannaantonelli40

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Solid foundation in quality assurance, compliance, brand protection and product development within consumer goods, including cosmetics, hard-lines, personal care and soft-lines. Expert in developing SOPs, audit strategies, product quality, and ensuring regulatory compliance aligns well with the responsibilities of end-to-end compliance and assisting with cross-functional collaboration to ensure adherence to regulations and standards. Seeking to leverage proven track record of process improvements and vendor performance enhancements as a Quality Director.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

ASTM • CE • CFR • CPSC • CPSIA • EU • FCC • UL• RoHS & REACH • GreenBelt Certification, Six Sigma • ASQ Certification • American Society for Quality • GMP Certification • Multi-Location Contract Packaging • Full-Cycle Sourcing/PD and Merchandising • Product Testing Protocols and SOPs • cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices • Overseas Manufacturing Expertise • Lean Manufacturing • GAP Analysis • Global Manufacturing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

J+A Global Quality Assurance/Compliance Advisor LLC., Columbus, OH August 2016 - Present

Quality/Product Integrity/Compliance Consultant (Self-Employed)

Manage functions pertaining to designing process and procedures, SOP’s, audits, testing protocols for retail consumer goods/OTC/Personal Care/Hardlines/Softline’s. Clients include A&F, L. Brands INC., Best Buy, Bath & Body Works, Bright Innovation Labs (Bocchi Labs) Forever 21, Dress for Success, Mutts & Co., Dick’s Sporting Goods, Orveon Global LLC (color cosmetics), Seventh Sense (PC), SkyMint, Urban Outfitters.

Bath & Body Works, Columbus, OH July 2023 – August 2024

Social Compliance Lead/Brand Protection (Consultant/Contract)

Responsible for auditing 125 external U.S. domestic facilities (contract manufacturers) in accordance with Bath & Body Works audit protocols for Social Compliance.

Developed audit plans, documents and report non-conformance(s), and recommended corrective action(s) when non-compliance(s) exist.

Interface with external suppliers and internal cross-functional executive team(s) to review and verify records, compliance with standards, policies and procedures for audit purposes.

Compile audit findings and communicate results and requir4ed actions with facility management.

Propose and support GMP-based audits, as needed.

Monitor and verify Corrective Action Plans (CAPS).

Designed from the ground up the Bath & Body Works Self Audit Manual with Standard Operation Procedures since one currently did not exist.

Trained and designed “real time” web translation (on-line) / OSHA-Labor Laws & Ethics Laws & Regulations.

Green Growth Brands Inc., Columbus, OH March 2019 – September 2020

Quality Assurance Senior Manager/Sourcing

•Developed and maintained quality assurance strategies, collaborating with departments such as R&D, design, and production to enhance overall product standards.

•Led quality assurance teams in managing product integrity, compliance, and development, resulting in a 20% improvement in first-pass supplier quality.

•Created and standardized production and quality protocols, establishing a comprehensive reference system for product specifications and quality benchmarks.

•Enhanced quality control measures, leading to a 15% increase in specifications compliance for finished over-the-counter products, while providing direct quality support to manufacturing partners.

Thirty-One Gifts LLC, Columbus, OH

Senior Global Quality Assurance Manager Apr 2017 - Jan 2019

•Responsible for Continuous Improvement projects that achieved annual savings of $13,000.

•Enhanced product quality and regulatory compliance by implementing robust quality management systems, contributing to a 50% reduction in time to market.

•Developed and integrated cGMP and ISO-compliant processes, improving product pass rates from 85% to over 95% and reducing costs by $6 million.

Jo-Ann Stores, Hudson, OH

Manager, Quality Assurance Apr 2015 - Jul 2016

•Oversaw the enhancement of quality management systems, focusing on assurance, control, and product inspection standards.

•Developed and implemented a comprehensive merchandising testing protocol, clarifying roles for external service providers and the internal team.

•Implemented tools and procedures for engagement with third-party testing laboratories, improving efficiency in record-keeping, organizational structuring, and data management.

Mixbin Electronics, LLC (Formerly Mudbug Media), Columbus, OH Dec 2013 – Apr 2015

Director, Global Quality Assurance & Product Design

·Managed key initiatives specializing in the development of tech accessories/OTC for third-party and private-label brands. merchandising, product design/development, quality assurance, packaging, and regulatory compliance.

·Developed Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) catered to clients' protocols, mitigating quality expectations for suppliers upfront, which grew the business by 22% by improving key consumer performance metrics.

·Leveraged proactive behaviors and customer service to create strategic opportunities through direct sourcing, product development and design.

·Provided leadership and training to build collaborative relationships with clients for clarity around quality testing, regulatory, and federal programs.

Additional Relevant Experience (BBW/WBCC/PINK/VS) Dec 1993 – Oct 2013

LBrands, Inc./MAST Global, Columbus, OH, personal care/gifting retailers/e-commerce with $2.6B annual sales.

Senior Global Quality Assurance and Sourcing Manager, Gifting and Accessories Global Sourcing and Quality Assurance Manager Quality Assurance Senior Specialist Merchant, Accessories

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business Columbus, OH

Kent State University – BS Communication/Advertising Kent, OH

Cornell University – Business Marketing Ithaca, NY

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