LASHAWN WHITAKER
Princeton,NC
Summary
Experienced technician with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceuticals industry. Diverse range of skills to include customer service, problem solving, trouble shooting, documentation review, trainer, and adherence to follow SOPs. With an educational background in Social Work, helps to understand individuals from diverse backgrounds to understand different learning methods. A team player who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills both (orally and written). Collaborative, with the ability to effectively communicate to people at all levels of business. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Aseptic Filling Technician II/Backup Document Reviewer
Grifols Biomat USA
06.2019 - Current
- Responsible for the creation and editing of lot genealogy records
- Responsible for the creation and editing of data entry forms
- Data entry for Bioman II
- Quality review of Batch production records for accuracy and errors
- Responsible for real-time review of BPRs/SOP
- Identify errors and provide corrective action without conflict
- Final review of Fill Packets and associated documents to ensure records are completed in a timely manner and all established parameters and requirements have been met according to the SOP and adhere to compliance standards
- Batch tracker review to meet deadlines with specific products that are required for release
- Function at a high-level using Delta-V, SCADA, SAP to manage product batches
- Follow safety guidelines when performing tasks (PPE, etc.)
- Perform excellence with aseptic technique
- Real-time review of electronic batch records ensuring compliance to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP)
- Prepares and properly labels according to BPR and non-routine request
- Independently interprets and utilizes information from company support systems
- Maintaining all training responsibilities associated with the Technician II level
- Operate and monitor final container lyophilization, heat treatment, pasteurization, and cold box
- Operate and filter integrity test
- Demonstrates department-specific aseptic techniques and capabilities
- Performs all duties described at the Aseptic Filling Level
- Accurate documentation skills
- Basic computer skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment
- Able to manage multiple priorities
- Proactive, results-oriented, and strong attention to detail
- Maintains acceptable aseptic gowning qualification and media fill certification
- Setup and operate equipment within an aseptic environment
- Utilize troubleshooting skills in alignment with job scope responsibilities to provide solutions
- Assist with initial responsibilities for the onboarding technician
- Trains less experienced Technicians in the use of applicable computer systems
- Inspection of product vials to ensure they are defectless and free of damage
- Moderate to heavy lifting up to 100lbs or more both loading and unloading caged products in pasteurizer.
Delivery Truck Driver
Penske Logistics
06.2009 - 04.2021
- Loading, unloading, or assisting in loading trucks for delivery
- Safe and responsible operation of assigned truck equipment
- Performed daily audit of products for customer satisfaction
- Delivered packages on time while developing new routes with concern for both safety and weather
- Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
- Divided cargo received by account Number and intended location for customers
- Tracked time spent on assignments each day for productivity reporting (Driver Logs).
Case Manager/Intern
Passage Home
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided day-to-day support and services for participating veteran households
- Provided key linkages for clients beginning at their intake and assessment following through to their attainment or maintenance of permanent housing in their home community
- Screened potential program participants for program eligibility using VA-approved forms and follow up with applicable agencies to verify information including veteran and income status
- Communicated effectively (under confidentiality rules) with client's service team to rapidly address and correct issues with services or supports-especially living skills, employment, education, family, and socialization
- Participated in program and professional supervision, attend required staff and Project Management Team meetings and trainings, and contribute to team-based collaborative planning
- Ensured that veterans and their families receive services that support rapid re-housing; addressing assessed needs, promoting healthy decision-making, securing financial independence, and promoting relationships at home in the community.
Assistant Store Manager
Rent-A-Center
01.2002 - 02.2010
- Provided supervision and guidance to co-workers
- Increased product sales and customer growth by 20 percent
- Utilized company's program and resources to manage co-workers including selection, training, evaluating, coaching, and developing people
- Organized and follow-up on daily activity including scheduling of all coworkers to meet company's goals
- Create, manage, and execute plans to increase sales and conversion percentage
- Monitor and report weekly, monthly, quarterly, on performance and financial information
- Manage store performance by reviewing and analyzing various reports
- Established excellent customer relations to retain business
- Performed monthly budgets, P & L experience.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Shaw University
Raleigh, NC05.2018
Skills
- Instructional skills
- Cultural Competence
- Adaptive to change
- Time management
- Collaborator
- Multi-Tasker
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Communication skills
- Analytical Thinker
- Critical Thinker
- Highly organized
Timeline
Aseptic Filling Technician II/Backup Document Reviewer
Grifols Biomat USA
06.2019 - Current
Case Manager/Intern
Passage Home
09.2017 - 05.2018
Delivery Truck Driver
Penske Logistics
06.2009 - 04.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Rent-A-Center
01.2002 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Social Work -
Shaw University