Colin Cherry
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Results-driven business leader prepared for role with robust history of steering companies toward success and fostering culture of excellence. Known for collaborative leadership approach that aligns teams with organizational objectives and drives performance. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering innovation, and ensuring adaptability to evolving market conditions, with focus on strategic planning and operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Subject Matter Expert
Eli Lilly
04.2023 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to implement best practices and drive process improvements across multiple projects.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to enhance team expertise and knowledge retention.
- Facilitated workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions, fostering a culture of continuous learning among staff.
- Streamlined communication channels between teams, improving information flow and decision-making efficiency.
- Mentored junior staff in subject matter expertise, promoting professional growth and skill advancement within the team.
- Streamlined processes to increase efficiency, enabling teams to complete tasks ahead of schedule.
Dispensing Operator/Sampling Operator
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Monroe, NC
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Weighing batches according to BPR while following SOP's and using cGMP practices.
- Providing proper cleaning procedures in between batches.
- Sampling raw materials to assist Qc lab
Lead Chemical Operator
Bona
Monroe, NC
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Stored, retrieved, mixed and monitored chemicals used in production process.
- Reviewed production schedules, drawings and material combinations to ascertain job specifics before project start.
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
- Safely used various machinery and equipment, including forklifts during chemical drumming operations.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough discovery and due diligence on existing processes.
- Provided observations, took measurements and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.
Chemical Operator
Clariant Corp
Charlotte, NC
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Produce large batches of chemicals using raw materials from storage tanks, totes, and drums.
- Charge the raw materials according to the batch sheets we printed out according the production schedule.
- Input data, recorded readings and also entered data into Microsoft excel.
- Pulled samples from each batch according to the BPR.
- Trouble shot vacuum pumps, unstop lines.
- Post batch, drum or tote the batch out for sales using a scale and totes to placing finished material in the warehouse.
- Lock out and tag out on all the equipment.
- Order material from warehouse based of inventory in the plant and inputted data into SAP.
- Enter data into SAP when tanker was loaded or batch was finished.
Blender Operator/ Granulation Operator
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Charlotte, NC
11.2012 - 12.2016
- Weighing, blending, granulating, compressing, and packaging different batches of medications according to the BPR's (batch production record).
- Following the BPR's by using the cGMP methods and also completing the batches by following the SOP's (standard operating procedures).
- Pulling samples and testing moistures of most batches, also inspecting tablets if any.
- When occurrence happens run quality assurance.
- Master cleaning and surface cleaning between batches which, also includes on breaking down machines and reassembling them for proper function.
CEO
Driven Force Staffing
10.2023 - Current
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance organizational growth and market positioning.
- Directed cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and optimize resource allocation.
- Established performance metrics to evaluate business outcomes and inform decision-making processes.
- Fostered a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration across departments and implementing best practices.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities while maximizing financial health.
- Spearheaded talent development programs, enhancing workforce skills and leadership capabilities within the organization.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Biology/ Pre-med
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NCHigh School Diploma - undefined
Harding University High School
2007
Skills
- Operate Machinery
- Mathematical aptitude
- Quality assurance
- Forklift Operator Certificate
- Testing Batches
- SOPs
- CGMP
- Six S Champion
- Enhancing BPR team
- FDA Regulated Facility
- Lock Out, Tag Out
- Monitor Reactions
- Inventory
- Distillation
- BPR
- Libra
- Forklift Operator
- Materials
- Microsoft excel
- Packaging
- Quality assurance
- Sales
- SAP
- SOP
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
CEO
Driven Force Staffing
10.2023 - Current
Subject Matter Expert
Eli Lilly
04.2023 - Current
Dispensing Operator/Sampling Operator
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
06.2020 - 06.2022
Lead Chemical Operator
Bona
11.2018 - 06.2020
Chemical Operator
Clariant Corp
03.2017 - 11.2018
Blender Operator/ Granulation Operator
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
11.2012 - 12.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Biology/ Pre-med
North Carolina A & T State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Harding University High School