Quality Assurance Assistant
Resume:
Tawana D. Anderson
Duluth, GA *0096
**************@*******.***
Objective
Obtain a challenging position, which will utilize the
combined efforts of chemistry and creativity matched with excellent
organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.
Education
The American Intercontinental University Atlanta, GA
Fashion Design and Marketing September 1995-September 1999
The Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY
Courses in Textile Development and Marketing September 1997-December 1997
Howard University Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, May 1994
Skills
*Macintosh *Windows XP *Word Perfect
*Microsoft Excel *Microsoft Word *Macromedia FAD *Power Point
*GC *HPLC *Wet Chemistry
Research
Environmental Risk Sciences, Inc. Washington, D.C.
Research Assistant 1994-1995
Utilized various media sources to locate the chemical and physical properties
of toxins for spreadsheet assembly. Created an organized filing system for office
library. Performed document searches at area libraries. General office
administration.
Howard University Washington, D.C.
Undergraduate Research Assistant Winter and Spring 1994
Applied the basics of HPLC in the thermal removal of Polyaromatic hydrocarbons
(PAHs) in soil sediment samples.
The National Institute of Mental Health Bethesda, MD
Student Research Assistant 1993-1994
Solely responsible for correspondence with public regarding research studies
on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Conducted first telephone
interview screenings. Periodic monitoring of patients during test
proceedings. Served as timekeeper during Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
scans. Separated plasma from red blood cells of patient volunteers' samples
(Blood Spinning). Proofread Protocols. General Office Administration.
Experience
Belk, Inc. Buford, GA
Visual Merchandise/Display Associate 2006-present
Execute visual directive sent by corporate. Follow guidelines for fashion
callouts. Set weekly sales collateral along with weekly cosmetic and fragrance
promotions. Maintain RTW floor trough daily inspections with emphasis in
contemporary. Assist with new store openings and remodels. Earns accolades as
most fashion forward mannequin stylist in western division.
Initial Tropical Plants Atlanta, GA
Holiday Coordinator 2003-2006
Created and refurbished all holiday decor from concept to design. Oversaw and
maintained over $85,000 worth of holiday decorations. Served as liaison between
Design Team and management for quality assurance and logistics. Hired and
trained new design team members. Coordinated installation and takedown of
holiday decorations. Attended Mart and purchase all decorations, ribbon and greenery.
Conducted inventory of greenery, ribbon and decorations. Key placement designer for
silks at Georgia Aquarium.
Super Target Roswell, GA
Signing/Visual Supervisor 2000 - 2003
Received, executive checked, set up and broke down all ad-pos-visual signing.
Tracked status of sign shipments. Ordered missing or damaged signs through
e-mail sign-line. Audited weekly sale price signs. Assisted with store
planning, plan-o-grams and merchandising in most departments. Trained new
signing supervisors. Served on signing team for two new store openings.
Assisted area stores who were without signing supervisors.
Macy's Atlanta, GA
Visual Merchandiser 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000
Decorated store with holiday trim. Placed collateral for sales and product
promotions. Set up specialty shops. Dressed mannequins in appropriate seasonal
apparel. Conducted daily inspections on fashion floor.
The KEVRIC Company, INC./Centers for Disease Control Atlanta, GA
Technical Information Specialist 1997
Read and interpreted health assessments and consultations. Utilized common
abstraction methodologies to maintain consistency in HazDat database.
Implemented quality assurance guidelines set by the Agency for Toxic Substances
and Disease Registry (ATSDR).
Cargill, Inc. Gainesville, GA
Laboratory Technician 1995-1996
Independently performed quality control tests on partially hydrogenated soybean
oil with accuracy and speed. Formulated various blends of and corrected them
according to customer specifications. Gave final approval of all shipments.
Served as liaison to all refinery personnel. Utilized Statistical Process
Control and periodic updating of Material Safety Data Sheets.
References
Will be furnished upon request.
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