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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
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Ananda K. Murthy

St. Louis

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in quality compliance and community engagement, notably at Coca Cola Bottling Company. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and training facilitation. Skilled in Oracle Database administration and data analysis, driving significant improvements in team collaboration and project outcomes.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Director

Hindu Center of Virginia
01.2023 - Current

Oversaw front desk operations, coordinating devotee services and scheduling priests for divine services.

  • Recruited record number of volunteers, playing key role in organizing major temple events.
  • Conducted major events with reduced volunteer teams, successfully raising additional funds.
  • Led community outreach programs to engage diverse cultural groups.
  • Coordinated volunteer efforts for various religious and community events.
  • Managed administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations of center activities.
  • Facilitated training sessions for staff and volunteers on organizational policies.
  • Developed strategic initiatives that significantly enhanced member involvement and satisfaction.
  • Implemented feedback systems to gather insights from community members effectively.

Quality Control

Coca Cola Bottling Company
01.2018 - Current
  • Acted as the primary contact for quality control, interacting with the Quality Supervisor and sharing knowledge on handling critical issues.
  • Ensured compliance with quality standards and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in all processes.
  • Contributed to quality department by implementing separate measuring for lemonade products in Carbo QC, ensuring operators, leads, and maintenance adhered to quality guidelines.
  • Documented quality control metrics and manufacturing data to ensure accurate records.
  • Ensured compliance with company standards regarding quality control processes.
  • First to implement printed labels system and library method of organizing retention samples, made it easy to find stored samples in less than a minute.
  • Review quality of Materials requirement and other GMP documents, including specifications and procedures.
  • Knowledge of analyzing control charts and Period graphs.
  • Recommended optimal temperature settings for blow mold, facilitating increased bottle production.
  • Collaborated with maintenance to standardize the circumference of 500mL bottles.
  • Suggested adjustments to offset settings in the labeler to improve accuracy in labeling.
  • Identified bottleneck and advocated for consistent operational speed, preventing traffic jams and minimizing loss of 20 oz bottles, resulting in maximum throughput.
  • Conducted user testing to ensure quality control of websites.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support management project directives.
  • Analyzed operational processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

Central Lab Technician

Frito Lay Inc.
01.2005 - 12.2017
  • Executed end-to-end quality control and analytical testing of incoming raw materials and chips to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Monitored and enforced Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure compliance across all operations.
  • Calibrate and maintain NIR and Mass Spectroscopic instruments.
  • Coordinated with process operators to enhance performance and maintain product quality control.
  • Implemented Lean methodologies to reduce waste and optimize resource allocation effectively.
  • Facilitated kaizen events, driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Analyzed workflow patterns to identify areas for process enhancement and operational alignment.
  • Audited documents for discrepancies and corrected errors.
  • Site Oil Quality Trainer and HACCP certified.

Oracle Database Administrator and Account Support

Entergy/ Ericsson/VTLS/STARTEK
01.1998 - 12.2003
  • Loaded and retrieved data into Oracle Data Warehouse to support data analysis and reporting.
  • Controlled user access to local and corporate databases, ensuring data security and compliance.
  • Teaching Oracle database and UNIX in Europe, Middle East and North America for Librarians.
  • Improved database performance of 'Swiss Army National' and 'THE PENTAGON' knowledgebase database.
  • Extracted and formatted financial data for sharing with managing accountants to facilitate accurate financial reporting.
  • Saved Virginia Tech Library System (VTLS) half a million dollar contract from Swiss National Library.
  • Conducted testing of mobile phones and radio devices for quality assurance.

Data Entry Operator

Tampa Police Department & Parking
01.1991 - 12.1998
  • Processed and entered criminal data into AS400, routing criminal and traffic reports to specific unit detectives.
  • Assisted local, state, and FBI in criminal activity searches by grid, delivering comprehensive reports.
  • Researched statistical data of a grid, highlighting key reports for law enforcement agencies.
  • File criminal reports sequentially and scan Traffic reports for digital save.
  • Answer telephone, provide input to customers' requirement of the type of report needed.
  • Process and mail them appropriately.
  • Operated cash register in parking garage during city events.
  • Compiled shift reports and reconciled cash drawer totals.

Technical Lead

Indian Telecommunication
01.1982 - 12.1990
  • Led technical teams in developing tailored telecommunication solutions, enhancing client satisfaction and service delivery.
  • Oversaw system integrations and ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Analyzed system performance data to identify areas for enhancement and optimization.
  • Managed multiple tasks within tight deadlines, ensuring quality control and successful project completion.
  • Supervised union employees in telecommunication, fostering teamwork and ensuring adherence to operational standards.
  • Repair phone, electrical and mechanical equipment in telephone exchange Materials database management.
  • Knowledge of Bookkeeping, Financial and Management accounting.

Education

Training - Lean Six Sigma

Frito Lay Inc
Dallas, TX
11-2010

Bachelor of Science - Applied Management

Ranken Technical College
St. Louis, MO

Bachelor of Science -

Bangalore University
India

International HACCP Alliance Certification -

NC State University

Oracle Certified DBA -

Skills

  • Database administration
  • Database development
  • Data analysis
  • Stakeholder management
  • Quality compliance
  • Leadership development
  • Team collaboration
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Certified Central Lab Technician, Frito Lay Inc.
  • Certified Oracle Database Administrator.
  • Certified in Food Safety by North Carolina University.

Awards

  • Quality Cat Award 2x in a row.
  • Five Star Laboratory Award.
  • Leadership Circle Award, National Award Team Member.

Accomplishments

  • National Award winner of Quality Control Lab

Timeline

Associate Director

Hindu Center of Virginia
01.2023 - Current

Quality Control

Coca Cola Bottling Company
01.2018 - Current

Central Lab Technician

Frito Lay Inc.
01.2005 - 12.2017

Oracle Database Administrator and Account Support

Entergy/ Ericsson/VTLS/STARTEK
01.1998 - 12.2003

Data Entry Operator

Tampa Police Department & Parking
01.1991 - 12.1998

Technical Lead

Indian Telecommunication
01.1982 - 12.1990

Training - Lean Six Sigma

Frito Lay Inc

Bachelor of Science - Applied Management

Ranken Technical College

Bachelor of Science -

Bangalore University

International HACCP Alliance Certification -

NC State University

Oracle Certified DBA -

Ananda K. Murthy