Quality Control Wet Chemistry
Resume:
Charles Chase Patteson Jr
Grand Bay, AL *****
*************@*****.***
Professional Summary
I am a Hard Working, Detail Oriented, & Dedicated Individual who thrives in a fast paced environment. I am a self starter capable of working without direct supervision. I have worked in the industry for my entire career and love doing it.
I love a challenge while learning new things. From the Quality of the work I do, to my ability to learn things quickly, I feel that my previous experience would be very beneficial in this position. I would love an opportunity to speak with you about the possibility of joining your team, as it seems like an incredible opportunity for someone with my experience.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Quality Control Lab Technician
Coca Cola United-Mobile-AL
March 2025 to Present
• Testing and Monitoring:
• Perform routine tests to ensure beverage attributes like Brix, Assay, CO2, Net Contents, pH, and Taste
& Odor meet specifications.
• Conduct periodic sampling of products during bottling/canning to ensure continuous meeting of standards, including product quality, fill levels, labeling, freshness dating, and container integrity.
• Test raw materials and finished products.
• Quality Assurance:
• Conduct package quality inspections and quality audits.
• Isolate products that do not meet standards.
• Documentation and Record Keeping:
• Document test results and findings.
• Input data into databases.
• Other:
• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies.
• Document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
Quality Lab Technician/Chemical Analyst
Jackson County Utility Authority-Pascagoula, MS
September 2021 to Present
• Takes special calls for stormwater,misc sampling and testing needs and start work order in system. pH, viscosity, TSS, TDS, hardness, chlorine+ more analysis
• Follow through with customer orders from time of request to completion of service, including Chain of Custody and final results sent to client
• Conducts wet chemistry analysis of water, wastewater, chemicals, and soil samples to ensure adherence to federal and state regulations, reporting all findings accurately and promptly.
• Petroleum and oil testing including but not limited to: TPHC, Oil & Grease etc
• Fecal coliform, microbiological, bacteriological, Gram-Staining and other microbiological methods and testing.
• Implements and improves Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of operational processes.
• Assuring maximum recovery of all quality control samples, to include duplicate and spiked samples.
• Trains new hires on various testing procedures and analysis techniques, further enhancing team capabilities and overall operational efficiency.
Mixologist/Bartender
The CHOPHOUSE @Admiral Hotel-Mobile-AL
July 2024 to November 2024
Prepared cocktails for guests at my bar, taking their food orders as well. I'm addition responsibility to 7-11 servers to make their cocktails, moctails,etc Responsible to maintain a clean, efficient and presentable bar, and personal appearance. I'm use to I'm a restaurant term, "slinging drinks". I have a great bar personality and service ethic that keeps people interested and coming back regularly. Certified Master Bar Educator
Local Bartending School (LBS)-Grand Bay, AL
March 2019 to November 2024
• Provide training and Certification for Beginner thru Advanced Bartenders
• Mentors and tutors thru hands on training to sit for exam ranging from Certified Bartender, Certified Mixologist so the way to Master Mixologist.
• Trains on proper alcohol service to include TIPS training and Certification.
• Proper way to cut fruit, garnishing specialty cocktails, with proper storage and shelf life.
• Trains on basic and specialty cocktails.
• How to engage and connect with Bar guests, proper etiquette.
• Upselling liquor, wine.
• Pairing craft beers with food
• Properly pairing, presenting, and opening wine.
• How to upsell food, to achieve the perfect check from Aperitif and appetizers will the way thru dessert and digestives for the optimal guest experience and higher check averages.
• Proper and acceptable ID training
Master Mixologist
The Country Club of Mobile Mobile-AL
November 2021 to December 2022
• Was head hunted and subsequently recruited by the CCM board members due to my ability to engage, educate, and entertain guests
• Oversee and maintain 6 separate bars and dining within multi building facility.
• Worked in the fine dining portion of the facility.
• Hosted wine dinners to educate members about extensive selection of international wines.
• Trained new bar personnel in each individual location, instilling a high standard of service and comprehensive knowledge of a varied drink menu, which included over 30 signature cocktails across 6 in house bar concepts, plus banquet and catering bars per diem.
• Oversaw monthly inventory management, implemented measures to minimize waste and spills, and maintained a clean and organized workspace, contributing to an efficient and professional bar environment.
• Put in place a shift by shift recording for waste, spills,etc to facilitate actual cost.
• Provided comprehensive dining experience guidance, including responsible alcohol service, appertif and wine pairing suggestions, and detailed menu knowledge, enhancing the overall experience.
• Superior knowledge of classic cocktails, as well as the capability to quickly and efficiently build, shake, and create them for members.
• Strong positive attitude and ability to initiate conversation with Members.
• Was specifically requested by members to provide full bar service for Graduations, book club, engagements, retirement, and wedding receptions.
Quality Control Lab Tech/Chemist II/Lab Supervisor AATOM Mobile-AL
May 2013 to August 2021
• Progressed from Lab Technician to Quality Control Chemist, demonstrating proficiency in the analysis of raw materials, process streams, and finished products, ensuring conformity to, and update as necessary all established SOPs.
• Secured certification enabling in-house analysis of 23 different tests previously outsourced, resulting in significant cost savings.
• Managed and scheduled all analytical and we chemistry personnel, overseeing new method development, implementation, and training to ensure client-centered analyses with successful turnarounds.
• Bacteriology and microbiological analyses.
• Directed comprehensive QA/QC program, including analysis of water, wastewater, chemicals, soil, and bioremediation assessment, adhering to ASTM, OSHA, ISO-9001, state and EPA guidelines.
• Fostered a successful safety culture, implemented proactive equipment maintenance strategies, and developed new tests to continually refine SOP and QA/QC parameters.
• Utilized microbiological and biochemistry, along with other parameters to check various water samples for fecal coliform,etc
• After being promoted to Lab Supervisor, I continued to help with analysis when the work load necessitated it.
• Developed a full understanding and was hyper- aware of project-related risk. In addition to being familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the employees, equipment, and most importantly, the Company. Was very familiar with company risk policies.
• Lead safety efforts thru holding mini safety meetings for team to help ensure the team followed safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; by demonstrating safety practices. Promoted pre-task planning, and RFP for all projects.
• Promoted continuous quality monitoring, utilizing several ways to ensure quality standards were above company, ADEM, & EPA standards. I did this by re running samples myself, and adding samples into rotation to spot check, just to name a couple.
• Monitored quality standards and practices. Engaged APRs on projects at their onset.
• Spent approximately 25-30% time doing field work assisting with Phase I and Phase II assessments.
• Ran field testing including but not limited to: sampling, Chain of custody, running field test, boring, etc for bioremediation
• Hazwopper(40 hr)obtained, but need the 8 hr refresher
• Experience w/ groundwater remediation systems
• Well installation oversight
• Groundwater sampling
• Surface water sampling
• Soil sampling
• Preparation of field notes
• Assisting w/Surveying
Bartender/Key Manager
Ruby Tuesday-Moss Point, MS
January 2005 to January 2010
• Developed and served signature cocktails, ensuring quality customer service and full menu knowledge, leading to enhanced guest experience and satisfaction.
• Implemented alcohol service protocols, including ID checks and guest monitoring, to ensure responsible consumption and promote safety.
• Conducted inventory management and waste control, resulting in optimized bar costs, and mentored new staff, contributing to a highly skilled and efficient team. Participated in industry competitions to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills.
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Northern Nevada Medical Center-Sparks, NV
January 2003 to January 2004
• Successfully conducted laboratory procedures such as gram staining and embedding, demonstrating proficiency in bacteriology and expertise in preparing reagents and slides.
• Efficiently managed laboratory inventory, including ordering necessary supplies, while also gaining experience in blood bank, hematology, and urology departments.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments and results
• Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) Laboratory Supervisor P.M. / QC Chemist
Sierra Environmental-Reno, NV
January 1997 to June 2001
• Recruited me on 11/11/1996 to start on 01/08/1997, paid to relocate me w/ sign on bonus and other benefits.
• Successfully implemented a robust QA/QC program, ensuring adherence to ASTM, OSHA, State, and EPA guidelines across 380+ personnel, which included regular maintenance of lab equipment and proactive measures to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
• Enhanced laboratory operations by performing comprehensive chemistry-related tasks, including sample and data analysis, data entry, and ensuring sample preservation. Additionally, quality control measures were implemented, such as re-running previously tested samples and unannounced QA/QC analyses.
• Contributed significantly to business development by maintaining strong client relationships, presenting at bi-annual city safety seminars, and assisting with the acquisition of major accounts. Furthermore, expanded lab capabilities by acquiring certification for previously unavailable tests and assisting with research and development, resulting in 98-100% test recovery rates. Bartender/Certified Corporate Trainer
Olive Garden-Reno, NV
May 1997 to August 2000
• Successfully cross-trained within various restaurant departments, significantly contributing to the establishment's flexibility and efficiency, and led the training of new bar staff, enhancing team competence and service quality.
• Managed bar inventory, monitored waste/spills to reduce cost, and diligently verified customer age before serving, thus maintaining legal compliance and upholding business ethics. Additionally, demonstrated leadership potential by progressing to a key managerial position. Certified Corporate Bar Trainer
Olive Garden-Mobile-AL
May 1992 to January 1997
• Leveraged expertise in wine service to train front-of-house and bar employees, focusing on pairing, presentation, and serving techniques.
• Managed inventory, tracked wastage, and provided comprehensive menu service to bar guests while efficiently preparing a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Lead Chemical Analyst/ Organic Lab Supervisor
A&E Testing Mobile-AL
May 1992 to January 1997
• Led stringent quality assurance and control measures, including sampling and performing environmental chemistry tests, to ensure the accuracy and reliability of results; achieved state and EPA certification for wet chemical analyses.
• Coordinated the bioremediation process for a significant petroleum spill at Orange Beach Marina, managing the testing of over 200 weekly soil and saltwater samples for a duration of 16 weeks.
• Provided robust leadership in personnel management, including task delegation, mentoring, performance evaluations, and professional development training; additionally enforced safety and environmental compliance in handling hazardous materials and operating tools and equipment.
• Worked my way up from Lab Technician to Organic Lab Supervisor and was subsequently recruited at a trade show by Sierra Environmental Testing in Reno, NV Education
University of South Alabama Mobile - Mobile, AL
December 2011 to December 2011
Bachelor's in Forensic Psychology
University of South Alabama Mobile - Mobile, AL
January 2009 to June 2011
Associate's degree in Environmental Science
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Gautier - Gautier, MS December 2008 to December 2008
B.S. in Biology and Chemistry
University of Florida Gainesville - Gainesville, FL January 1991 to December 1991
Skills
• Data collection
• Micros
• Microbiology
• Communication Skills
• Aseptic Technique
• Customer service
• POS
• Excel
• Program Management
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
• Calibration
• Lab Technician (10+ Years)
• Microsoft Windows
• Word
• Laboratory experience
• Chromatography
• Quality control
• Biology (8 Years)
• Product Development
• Quality Control
• Analysis skills
• Writing Skills
• Laboratory Experience
• Laboratory Management
• Spectroscopy (3 years)
• Physiology knowledge
• Teaching
• Supervising experience
• Data management
• Spectrophotometer
• Pos
• Supervising Experience (10+ Years)
• Time Management
• Research & Development
• Chemistry (10+ Years)
Links
@Admiral
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
EPA Certification
TIPS
Food Handler Certification
Certified Case Manager
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