Summary
Experienced in laboratory operations, with a solid foundation in safety protocols, quality control, and process optimization. Capable of implementing efficient practices that drive productivity and compliance, aiming to leverage expertise as a Quality Specialist while maintaining high standards in quality assurance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Operator
Moog
Blacksburg, Virginia
11.2025 - Current
- Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and minimize downtime.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures and best practices.
- Maintained precise logs and records of production output and quality control tests.
Production Lab Assistant
Inorganic Ventures
Christiansburg, Virginia
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Adhered to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.
- Cleaned glassware, pipettes, and lab equipment after use to uphold safety standards.
- Followed standard operating procedures to guarantee safety in handling chemicals.
- Conducted maintenance on laboratory equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety compliance.
- Assisted in preparing chemical solutions for laboratory experiments to ensure proper execution of procedures.
- Documented all laboratory activities in accordance with company standards.
- Operated computer systems to accurately enter and manage data related to laboratory activities.
- Utilized laboratory software to track and process data.
- Collaborated with team members on project tasks and shared findings effectively.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Volvo Trucks
Dublin, Virginia
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Operated forklifts to transport materials, ensuring efficient warehouse operations.
- Maintained safety protocols while handling hazardous materials and heavy equipment.
- Trained new employees on forklift operation and warehouse safety procedures, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Conducted regular inspections on forklifts, maintaining safety compliance and reducing potential hazards.
- Supported training sessions for new operators on safety protocols and equipment operation.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance inventory management processes, improving accuracy in stock tracking.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
Chemical Lab Supervisor
Brown and Root
Narrows, Virginia
03.2018 - 06.2024
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage laboratory personnel and resources.
- Established quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Supervised daily operations of laboratory personnel, ensuring that all activities were completed according to established protocols.
- Evaluated performance of employees under direct supervision; provided feedback regularly.
- Reviewed reports generated by junior staff members to ensure accuracy prior to submission.
- Managed inventory of chemicals, reagents, and supplies to maintain operational readiness and support laboratory activities.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop research projects that meet organizational objectives.
- Proficient in the use of analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-Vis, and ICP-MS.
- Developed and implemented new protocols for improved laboratory efficiency.
- Prepared monthly progress reports detailing project status and key accomplishments to inform stakeholders.
- Organized and conducted training sessions for new lab technicians on proper operating procedures.
- Facilitated communication between senior management and laboratory personnel to ensure alignment on project updates and policy changes.
- Provided guidance on experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
- Expertise in troubleshooting instrumentation issues and resolving technical problems.
- Implemented safety protocols for hazardous materials handling in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Evaluated quality control within laboratory using standard lab tests and measurement controls.
- Calibrated, validated and maintained laboratory equipment.
- Measured and weighed compounds and solutions accurately to prepare for testing procedures.
- Inspected finished products meticulously to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.
- Revised and wrote standard quality control operating procedures.
- Wrote deviation reports, testing protocols and trend analysis technical documents.
- Developed specialized computer software routines to customize and integrate analysis.
- Generated monthly Quality Control reports.
- Performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Supervised daily operations of laboratory personnel, ensuring that all activities were completed according to established protocols.
Education
Bachelor - Industrial Engineering
05-2026
- Fall,2025 - Dean's List
Skills
- Training programs
- Production operations
- Material handling
- Quality assurance
- Quality assessments
- Process quality
- Process optimization
- Equipment maintenance
- Instrument calibration
- Occupational safety
- Lab safety
- Waste management
- Training programs
- Teamwork
- Quality assurance
- Quality assurance
Certification
Forklift
Education
true
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Operator - Moog
11.2025 - Current
Production Lab Assistant - Inorganic Ventures
01.2025 - 10.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator - Volvo Trucks
08.2024 - 11.2024
Chemical Lab Supervisor - Brown and Root
03.2018 - 06.2024
Liberty University - Bachelor, Industrial Engineering