Manager Technician
Resume:
Kelsey M. Kohagura
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: 208-***-****
E-mail: **********@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain a challenging and fulfilling position in the Manufacturing Industry which will utilize my education and experience.
Education:
San Juan College San Juan, New Mexico May 2008
Associate of Arts and Science in Veterinary Technology
Idaho State University Pocatello, Idaho August 2009
Bachelors of Science in Immunology
Minor in Chemistry
Work Experience:
Synedgen, Inc. Claremont, California March 2010- Present
Operations Manager
- Experience in Quality and Production systems/ controls for drug product and API production
- Developed and implemented a chemical production process for a GMP facility (Synthesis, Filtration, Drying, Applications)
- Assisted in developing a useable quality system which meets cGMP requirements
- Developed and implemented QC testing and Measurements for chemical intake and release for a GMP facility
- Optimized API production by 100% and reduced cost by 50%.
- Process and Assay Development, Process controls and Release and Acceptance Criteria
- Production Planning, Scheduling, Inventory (Release, raw materials, product), Supply trends
- Developed an Environmental Bioburden and particulate monitoring and control for a GMP facility and a Class 10,000 clean room.
- Obtained grants from the FDA and NIH and passed an Orphan Drug use through the Veterinary CVM (FDA).
- Developed SOP’s, Work Instructions, Master Batch Records, Health and Safety Documentation including MSDS development and use. Produced documents such as OOS, recalls, Deviations, Investigations, CAPA, etc.
- Proficient on use and training of Scientific Assays such as NMR, FTIR, ICP, SEC MALS, ISE, CHN combustion, Mass Spec. as well as Microbiology Assays and cultures.
- Proficient on use and training of Production Equipment such as TFF units, Spray Drying, Various Reactors and pumps, Lyophilization, etc.
- Experience with FDA, USP, ASTM, ISO, cGMP and GMP regulations and environments
- Moved a GMP production Facility from Honolulu Hawaii to Claremont California
- Document control and Writing. Documents include, IQ/OQ/PQ, PM, SOP’s, WI’s, for both Production and quality equipment and processes.
- In house audits (Quality and Production), GMP, Process, and assay training
- Manage all Facility/ Production Operations: Receiving (Raw Materials), Processing, Manufacturing of API, Manufacturing of Products, Packaging, Shipping, stability and controls, release
- Oversee a total of 6 employees. (3 Production, 2 Quality, 1 Associate Manager)
Tautphaus Park Zoo Idaho Falls, Idaho Nov. 2008– Jan. 2010
Head Veterinary Technician/ Health and Safety Coordinator
- Duties Related to veterinary Medicine. (IV, SQ, IM, IC,ID Injections, venipuncture, radiology, pathology, anesthesia, dentistry, parasitology, etc.)
- Disease control and monitoring of both zoo staff and animals exhibited.
- Safety training for animal care and husbandry, firearms, and bio-hazard contamination.
- Implemented disease control programs and coordinated prevention protocols and schedules.
- Implemented a quarantine system which avoided contamination.
- Safety training for chemical use (cleaning, treatment, and protection), heavy equipment and PPE
Skyline Animal Clinic Idaho Falls, Idaho May 2008-Jan 2010
Head Veterinary Technician
- Provided education courses for staff and clients on disease prevention and control.
- Implemented Vaccine schedules and Parasitic monitoring.
- Safety training for radiology, animal handling and care, and secondary contamination
- All other duties related to veterinary technology.
Idaho Falls Veterinary Emergency Clinic Idaho Falls, Idaho May 2007-May 2009
Lead Veterinary Technician/ Staff Manager
- Managed a staff of 4 employees both technical and administrative
- Employee scheduling, conflict resolution, Human Resources
- Conducted inspection and audits for drug use and logging.
- Emergency Veterinary Medicine
- Minor accounting and Book Keeping.
Animal Health Clinic Blackfoot, Idaho December 2005-May 2008
Veterinary Technician/ Herdsman
- Herd Health and disease prevention for Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Horses, and pigs
- Environmental contamination and monitoring
- Large animal nutrition.
- Public Health and safety for cattlemen and ranch hands.
- Prevention and control of diseases common to large animals
- Food and meat inspection at private ranches and cattle sales and stock yards, ensuring that all conditions where clean and kempt, environmental Monitoring, and health and safety concerns.
Alta Animal Hospital Pocatello, Idaho July 2005– July 2007
Veterinary Technician Supervisor
- Practice of Veterinary Technology
Animal Clinic Waipahu Waipahu, Hawaii November 2004– July 2005
Emergency Veterinary Technician
- Practice of Veterinary Technology
Mililani Pets Inc Mililani, Hawaii August 2001-July 2005
Senior Sales Associate
- Duties and responsibilities pertaining to retail sale and stock and care of Merchandise
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