BARBARA CAROLINE ESSILJOE
H/N SC***, Suncity-Adjeikojo
Tel: +233*********/ **********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Quality Control personnel with over five years of experience ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC standards and Card Quality Management (CQM) systems requirements to improve production efficiency. Knowledge in Laboratory Management Systems (ISO 17025), Quality Assurance & Compliance practices, and team leadership. Proven ability to optimize workflows, reduce defects, and enhance customer satisfaction through innovative solutions and exceptional organizational skills. Skilful at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve production goals while upholding high standards of safety and quality. Seeking to leverage my expertise in Quality Control and Management systems to drive operational excellence in a progressive organization.
CORE COMPETENCIES
ISO Standards (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 7810, ISO 7811, ISO 17025, ISO 10373- 1 & 2, etc.)
Quality Control & Inspection
Laboratory Management Systems (ISO 17025)
Leadership & team collaboration
Strong organizational skills & document controls
Strong Analytical & Reporting Skills
Customer Relationship Management
Health & Safety Compliance
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) AWARDS & HONORS
Margins Leadership Development Program (MLDP’25) Margins Group partnered with AXIS Human Capital
Leadership, People Management, and Team Building
Verified Certificate (2025) (Edex)
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
Strategic Management
Certificate of completion (2025)
Training Heights
Laboratory Management Systems (Lead Implementer)
Certificate of completion (2023)
Training Heights
Margins Group Integrated Management Systems
Certificate of completion (2022)
Alison
Fundamentals of Project Management
Certificate in CPR /Basic First Aid (2023)
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
SCHOOL / INSTITUTION COURSE OF STUDY YEAR
Edex (online) Project Management for
Dev. & Data Analytics
On-going
University Of Cape Coast Bachelor Of Arts
(Theatre Management &
Philosophy)
2015-2019
Adiembra Senior High School General Arts (Geography) 2006-2009 WORK EXPERIENCE
INSTITUTION: INTELLIGENT CARD PRODUCTION SYSTEMS (ICPS) POSITION: Quality Control Lab Technician (Assistant) / Quality Control Inspector YEAR: September 2019 – Till date
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Conduct over 50 sample tests daily on raw materials, ongoing production such as the printing process, collation process, lamination process, and finished products. Ensuring adherence to ISO/IEC and Card Quality Management (CQM) standards.
Streamlined inspection processes, reducing production errors and enhancing product compliance rates.
Perform continuous testing throughout the production process, ensuring 100% adherence to ISO/IEC & CQM standards, contributing to a reduction in quality Control issues.
Conduct a series of sample tests on base cards, testing over 50,000 embedded cards each day to meet customer satisfaction.
Implement daily inspection routines that help to identify and rectify defects early, leading to reduction of production errors.
Set up, verify, and calibrate lab equipment to ensure accuracy and efficiency in testing, reducing preparation time.
Prepares comprehensive lab reports, creating new templates that improve data presentation and also inform management decision-making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, resulting in about 50% increase in production efficiency.
Ensure finished cards meet both ISO & CQM specifications 100%, directly improving customer satisfaction and reducing returns by 10%
Ensure all Lab documents and processes fall within the ISO 9001:2015 specifications
Maintain all Lab equipment and send it for calibration when the date is due
Regularly checks the quality of base and finished cards before and during the production process
Supervise other team members to consistently meet production deadlines while boosting team productivity
INSTITUTION: INTELLIGENT CARD PRODUCTION SYSTEMS (ICPS) POSITION: Health and Safety Representative
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Identifies potential hazards at my unit and other units to ensure timely resolution and reduce workplace incidents.
Serves as a communication contact between the H&S committee and employees on health and safety concerns.
The committee raises health-related issues in the facility, analyses them, and makes decisions that will benefit all.
INSTITUTION: DIABA, DIABA & CO.
POSITION: Administrative Assistant & Law Clerk
YEAR: September 2009 – August 2014
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Processed and managed legal documents, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to courts and clients.
Streamlined filing systems, improving accessibility and document security.
Provided administrative support, contributing to smooth office operations. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Reduced production defects through proactive quality control measures and testing.
Successfully implemented daily inspection routines, leading to improvement in quality control processes and test methods.
Played a pivotal role in maintaining compliance with ISO 9001:2015 among other ISO/IEC test standards, enhancing company reputation, and customer satisfaction.
Played a key role in meeting Card Quality Management (CQM) System Requirements and attaining CQM Certification.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Customer-focused and the ability to represent the company brand in a positive way
Self-motivated and a fast learner
Very accurate and disciplined
Very creative and innovative
Knowledgeable in ISO 9001:2015, ISO 7810, ISO 7811, ISO 1037andISO 17025, etc.
Flexible, adaptable, and willing to work additional hours when needed
Excellent team player and very supportive of others
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A good listener and the ability to continually learn and improve
Good with filling systems and document controls
Skilled in organization and planning
REFERENCES
Available upon request.