Accomplished, quality professional with dedication to the development of high-quality products and processes, with the following broad-based competencies
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR SPECIALIST, REGULATORY AFFAIRS
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL INDUSTRIES
01.2023 - 01.2024
Operate at the QA/RA staff level to execute and assure that all Regulatory licenses, registrations, certifications, and submissions are made on time with appropriate content and funding
Provides “lead and direct” oversight of contract Regulatory Affairs consultants
Defined the Regulatory Affairs Quality System by authoring documents including System Procedures, Work Instructions and Forms
Provide expert RA input to requests regarding new markets or new regulatory requirements
Complete and submit Regulatory Submission documents such as US FDA 510(k)s and EU Technical Files, work with reviewing bodies to complete the approval process resulting in opening the targeted market
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL INDUSTRIES
01.2018 - 01.2023
Rebuilt the entire Quality Management System
Responsible for the direct management of QA/QC supervisors and technicians
Allocates resources based upon departmental plans & budgets
Responsible for hire/fire decisions within their department
Submits departmental budgets, performance / productivity targets and reports on results
Measured against performance plan goals and objectives
Responsible for departmental performance
Designated back-up as Management Representative
Experience with all phases of the product development lifecycle, including concept, design, implementation, verification, and validation activities necessary for product commercialization in a medical device environment
Extensive experience in GMP and other Regulatory compliance requirements
Developed and trained cGMP/GDP to FDA-oversight companies
Provide direct oversight of non-conformances, manage the NCP database, and provide guidance for resolution of non-conformances
Chair the regular occurring Management Review Board Meetings
QC SUPERVISOR - PACKAGING & FINAL RELEASE
BOLTON MEDICAL (TERUMO AORTIC)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Responsible for supporting the Quality Operations of in-process and finished product and maintaining processes and methods in accordance with the company standards
Reporting on the performance of the assigned Quality areas
Management of QA/QC staff, GMP and ISO compliance
Identify, report, and monitor non-conforming events for the Final Packaging and Release areas
Perform product failure investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent reoccurrence
Interact with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues
Develop Quality Instructions and Quality Standards
Provide support in the development, validation, and implementation of test methods
Create, review, and approve engineering changes to support product life cycle
Support the Corrective and Preventive Action system (CAPA)
Establish Quality Assurance objectives and assignments and delegate assignments to subordinates
Identify and evaluate fundamental compliance issues for major functional areas through assessment of Quality system compliance
SOFTWARE QUALITY MANAGER/HELP DESK MANAGER
MEDICFP, LLC.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Implement and maintain Customer Help Desk / Quality Management System for MedicFP Customer Service organization responsible for all global consumer contacts and all MedicFP Software products
Oversee timely delivery of quality technical support services to clients
Ensure that staffing and skill levels are maintained throughout operational hours by managing shift staffing schedules
Responsible for all quality metrics as it relates to the Help Desk
Responsible for all Help Desk documentation
Acting as an escalation point when challenging issues arise
Report to Senior Management on any issues that could significantly impact the business
Working with Product Development in developing Software Test Plans for entire MedicFP suite of software solutions
Creating/reviewing documentation for MedicFP Pilot programs (i.e., Service Level Agreements, MedicFP Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plan, User Guides, Software Test Plans, Risk Assessments, Process Flows and Frequently Asked Questions)
Senior Quality Systems Assessment Specialist / SQE/ Lead Auditor
Beckman Coulter, INC
01.2009 - 01.2011
Conduct Quality System, Internal, Supplier and Process audits as scheduled using risk-based approach
Develop and implement supplier improvement strategies using SCAR’s and FMEA’s
Drive supplier corrective action programs as required
Collaborate with Product Development and Technical Operations on Design of Experiments (DOE’s) to facilitate the introduction of new products and processes
Manage supplier selection and approvals
Responsible for proper management and disposition of all nonconforming material for all commodities, with the exception of plastics and metals
Coordinate risk assessments for suppliers as well as for raw material issues
Effectively provide quality support for project teams focused on OEM on-boarding
QUALITY SYSTEMS MANAGER
MOTOROLA, INC
01.1996 - 01.2008
Implement and maintain Quality Management System for Motorola’s Customer Service organization responsible for all global consumer contacts and all Motorola Mobile Device products
Participated in key Six Sigma projects for the Customer Care organization
Projects included reduction of AHT and establishing KPI’s at Motorola outsourced call centers in the U.S
And Latin America
Responsibility extended to Customer Satisfaction for Latin America and South Asia as well as other markets as needed to successfully meet corporate goals
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Management
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2004
Master’s Certificate - Project Management
George Washington School of Business and Public Management
Washington, D.C.
01.2002
Failure Mode and (Potential) Effects Analysis (FMEA, 8-D Problem Solving Skills, Six Sigma Green Belt
Motorola University
Plantation
Skills
ISO 13485
21 CFR Part 820
EU MDR
Host FDA site inspections
Registrar Audits
CA/PA
Complaint response
Class II Device Design
Class III Device Design
Product Design
Verification
Validation
EU Technical Documentation Submissions
Sterile Manufacturing
Packaging
Terminal Sterilization
510(k) applications
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma Black Belt
Educationandprofessionaltraining
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management, 2004
George Washington School of Business and Public Management, Washington, D.C., Master’s Certificate in Project Management, 2002
Motorola University, Failure Mode and (Potential) Effects Analysis (FMEA), 8-D Problem Solving Skills, Six Sigma Green Belt, RABQSA certified QMS Lead Auditor, IRCA certified QMS Senior Auditor
Timeline
SENIOR SPECIALIST, REGULATORY AFFAIRS
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL INDUSTRIES
01.2023 - 01.2024
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL INDUSTRIES
01.2018 - 01.2023
QC SUPERVISOR - PACKAGING & FINAL RELEASE
BOLTON MEDICAL (TERUMO AORTIC)
01.2017 - 01.2018
SOFTWARE QUALITY MANAGER/HELP DESK MANAGER
MEDICFP, LLC.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Quality Systems Assessment Specialist / SQE/ Lead Auditor
Beckman Coulter, INC
01.2009 - 01.2011
QUALITY SYSTEMS MANAGER
MOTOROLA, INC
01.1996 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Management
Nova Southeastern University
Master’s Certificate - Project Management
George Washington School of Business and Public Management
Failure Mode and (Potential) Effects Analysis (FMEA, 8-D Problem Solving Skills, Six Sigma Green Belt