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ANDREW OBONGO
Project Manager
Argyle,TX
Summary
Growth-driven, analytical, and astute professional, seeking the Process Excellence Specialist position with CTS to utilize hands-on background in project management, tactical planning and implementation, process improvement and business administration Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CHANGE CONTROL PROJECT MANAGER
01.2021 - Current
- As an experienced project manager, I have a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget
- I am skilled in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication
- I have led cross-functional teams in various industries, including technology and healthcare
- I am certified in project management and have a Master’s degree in Business Administration.
BLOOD SYSTEM LABORATORIES/CREATIVE TESTING SOLUTIONS
Bedford, TX
01.2002 - Current
Manager of Support Services
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Manage projects at local and systems level ranging from new client onboarding, laboratory and infrastructure remodel to implementation of new assays and analyzers worth 1.25 million
- Policy, procedure, validation creation, review, and revision according to regulatory standards
- Oversee Quality Control and Inventory Management Departments
- Investigate deviations and implement corrective action
- Lead team-based workshops using Kaizen event tools
- Teach and lead improvements resulting in a gemba and visual workplace daily management environment
- Manage work with different employees, breaking down longstanding ruts.
Laboratory Supervisor
Operational Excellence Practitioner Immunohematology Department
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Rendered expert oversight to major laboratory remodel project, from development of plans on instrument placement to realignment of departments, to drive better work flow of resources
- Served as subject matter expert to the Validation Team for the installation of newly acquired instrument (Galileo Neo) used to test antibodies on donated blood
- Generated evaluations and verifications of test results accuracy for the Records Review Department
- Took charge of overall installations and maintenance of Beckman Coulter (PK 7300 and AU 680), Immucor (Galileo and Neo) and Abbott
- Leveraged strong troubleshooting skills in analyzing and resolving assay and reagent issues in coordination with team
- Managed the staff recruitment, hiring, onboarding/training; bi-annual reviews/calibration; merit recommendations; and overall career development
- Provided informal mentorship to high-potential individuals to further develop their personal and leadership attributes
- Used TrackWise software to generate and complete the DMAIC process
- Implemented and managed Operational Excellence initiatives for business improvement and positive culture change
Clinical Laboratory Specialist/Maintenance Specialist
CTS
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Coordinated all aspects of testing lab activities in accordance with, policies and accrediting agency regulations
- Provided guidance and support to other professionals and technical staff; thoroughly assessed and updated policies, protocols, and procedure manuals
- Closely monitored compliance of all training programs within the department, including staff schedules
- Strictly enforced standard operating procedures, local policies and safety procedures, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations; as well as OSHA and CLIA regulations
- Notable Accomplishments:
- Contributed key efforts in the design, evaluation, implementation, and ongoing improvement of new methods, clinical evaluations, and research projects to drive production efficiency.(i.e Kaizen, Kanban, huddle boards)
- Enhanced staff retention rate by 85% through instigation of process improvement that expedited turnaround time on donor samples
- Streamlined processes for the implementation of barriers to avoid testing error, which reduced reagent waste by 50%
- Made major contribution to the attainment of company annual savings of $1.5M without any derogation in annual revenue, as a key member of the Cost Savings Committee
- Displayed competency in expanding product offerings to include plasma testing, in collaboration with the senior management
- Drove continuous quality improvement standards to determine and assess unusual results or abnormalities, executing appropriate action to escalated issues
- Moved from 100 Kaizens completed in 2017 to 613 Kaizens completed in 2018
- Capitalized on technical expertise in producing training documentations of critical processes (e.g., Beckman, Immucor)
- Maintained functional staffing level and achieved significant increase in testing volume with 50% growth through new client acquisition
- Led clinical trials and reported desired outcomes to the FDA (i.e
- Zika Virus)
- Contributed key efforts in the merger between my organization and Red Cross
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) -
GPA: 3.8
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification - undefined
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified - undefined
Skills
Project Management and Coordination ~ Continuous Process ImprovementQuality Assurance and Control ~ Staff Supervision and TrainingIssue Identification and Resolution ~ Recruitment and TrainingResearch, Testing, and Development ~ Regulatory Compliance and Policy DevelopmentADDITIONAL SKILLSProficient withSmartsheet, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SmartsheetCharismatic and confident public speaker1 Page
Project planning and development
Advanced problem solving
Change Control Processes
Project Management
Affiliations
Project Management Institute, DFW Chapter
National Black MBA Association
Sigma Iota Epsilon (SIE)
National Honorary and Professional Management Fraternity
Software
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
CHANGE CONTROL PROJECT MANAGER -
01.2021 - Current
Manager of Support Services -
01.2017 - 01.2021
Laboratory Supervisor - Operational Excellence Practitioner Immunohematology Department
01.2008 - 01.2017
- BLOOD SYSTEM LABORATORIES/CREATIVE TESTING SOLUTIONS
01.2002 - Current
Clinical Laboratory Specialist/Maintenance Specialist - CTS
01.2002 - 01.2008
University of Dallas - Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA),
Alice Lloyd College - Bachelor of Science, Biology
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification,
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified,