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Coleen Ellis

West Palm Beach,FL

Summary

Proactive manager with demonstrated leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving acumen. Assists senior managers with accomplishing demanding targets by encouraging staff and coordinating resources. Methodical and well-organized in optimizing coverage to meet operational demands.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Innova Training Site Supervisor/Quality Control Inspector

CSL Plasma
Boca Raton, FL
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
  • Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
  • Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
  • Supported audits and led teams to fully investigate quality control processes and root out deficiencies.

Center Supervisor

CSL Plasma
Riviera Beach, FL
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
  • Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
  • Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
  • Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
  • Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.

Quality Specialist

CSL Plasma
Riviera Beach, FL
07.2019 - 11.2021
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
  • Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
  • Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training.
  • Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards operating procedures.

Lead Phlebotomist/Trainer

CSL Plasma Center
Riviera Beach, FL
05.2016 - 07.2019
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between donors.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and donors.
  • Communicated regularly with the management team regarding all aspects associate training performance Assisted in the review and implemented training of processes and procedures for staff.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other standard procedures.
  • Monitored donors for reactions and ensure accuracy in recording donor events and equipment failures.
  • Performed opening and closing calibrations
  • Evaluated vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems and ensure a positive and safe donation process In compliance with SOPs and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.

Assistant Manager

L'Oreal USA Inc
North Palm Beach, FL
06.2007 - 05.2015
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.

Education

GED -

International High School At Prospect Heights
Brooklyn, NY
11.1995

Skills

  • Product Inspection
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Creative Solutions
  • Raw Material Inspection
  • CGMP Regulations
  • Customer Interaction
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Lean Manufacturing Methodologies

Timeline

Innova Training Site Supervisor/Quality Control Inspector

CSL Plasma
08.2022 - Current

Center Supervisor

CSL Plasma
11.2021 - 08.2022

Quality Specialist

CSL Plasma
07.2019 - 11.2021

Lead Phlebotomist/Trainer

CSL Plasma Center
05.2016 - 07.2019

Assistant Manager

L'Oreal USA Inc
06.2007 - 05.2015

GED -

International High School At Prospect Heights
Coleen Ellis