Quality and Technical Documentation professional with more than 25 years of experience supporting product development, engineering change management, quality systems, and cross-functional business operations within manufacturing. Proven expertise in leading Quality Operating System (QOS) initiatives, developing technical documentation and work instructions, improving business processes, and coordinating engineering changes from concept through implementation. Skilled at collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, customer service, and leadership teams to improve product quality, standardize documentation, and drive continuous improvement. Recognized for exceptional analytical ability, organizational skills, technical writing, project coordination, and the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation. Dedicated to fostering a culture of safety and collaboration, driving measurable improvements in employee morale and community engagement through visible, hands-on guidance.
Overview
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Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Quality Analyst
La-Z-Boy
05.2023 - Current
Lead Quality Analyst
Establish, standardize, and optimize R&D workflows, document control, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for product development.
Conduct internal audits to ensure risk management, governance, and internal control processes are operating effectively and to prepare for corporate process and systems audits.
Develop and analyze process quality metrics to track trends, measure performance, and correct root causes of failure.
Train staff on quality protocols and digital and physical standards.
Lead cross-functional teams to resolve process issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust work instructions, process, and procedures.
Technical Writer (Concurrent Role)
See following section as this was previously a full time role.
Site Safety Team Lead (Concurrent Role)
Conduct regular workplace safety audits, hazard identifications, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
Conduct workplace First Responder Training.
Support EHS investigations into workplace accidents, near-misses, or injuries; identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor and document all hazardous machinery training.
Schedule and conduct site safety drills.
Maintain meticulous safety logs, incident records, and compliance documentation for internal tracking and corporate review.
Employee & Community Engagement Lead (Concurrent Role)
Design and execute initiatives that boost employee morale, connectivity, and retention, including department-wide events and recognition programs.
Identify, establish, and manage strategic relationships with local non-profits, civic organizations, and community leaders to align with the company's social responsibility goals.
Lead volunteer initiatives and donation drives, providing seamless opportunities for employees to give back.
Deliver strategic briefings directly to executive leadership to guide corporate decision-making on safety and employee/community engagement initiatives.
Lead Technical Writer
La-Z-Boy
08.2022 - 05.2023
Create and sustain technical product documentation encompassing product ID tags, operating instructions, assembly and field service work instructions, troubleshooting guides, etc., through collaboration with R&D, merchandising, marketing, customer service, legal, and safety compliance resources.
Establish and uphold technical proficiency regarding relevant product line warranties and policies across all company operations, functioning as subject matter expert to provide timely technical documentation assistance to manufacturing, R&D, legal, field service, retail dealers, and management.
Develop and maintain standards for technical writing processes, enhancing consistency across documentation.
Business Specialist - Product
La-Z-Boy Research and Development
03.2021 - 08.2022
Participate in new product and engineering teams to identify and relay changes relevant to Comfort Care operations
Implement new product information and engineering changes into DTEC training documentation
Provide product troubleshooting and support services to customer service representatives, field service techs, and Dayton service center
Monitor feedback from field services technicians, customer service representatives and RGA report to identify potential quality issues in product or covers
Collaborate with other members of Comfort Care Operations team to create and maintain training materials for Comfort Care training purposes
BOM/E1 Specialist
BOM/E1 Specialist
01.2000 - 01.2021
BOM/E1 Specialist, responsible for coordination and release of all service documentation relating to new product and engineering changes
Create and implement warranty web drawings, technical documentation and bills of material for start up of ASAP (Automated Service Assistance Program)
Maintain warranty web drawings, technical documentation and bills of material for engineering changes of manufacturing product
Leadership in REA (Request for Engineering Action) and EC (Engineering Change) process creation and implementation
Communicate with internal and external customers regarding first level troubleshooting for Agile/E1 system
(Formerly-Enhanced Service Performance/Engineering Change Coordinator)
Change Control Coordinator
BlueCross BlueShield
03.2009 - 06.2009
Monitor flow of software code to ensure process accuracy
Implement code into production environment
Classroom Teacher
Bledsoe County School System
01.1998 - 01.2000
Designed and implemented a child centered curriculum, integrating all disciplines
Maintained lines of communication with parents, including orientation, handbooks, weekly newsletters, progress reports, and conferences
Education
B.S. - Elementary Education
University of Tennessee
01.1998
MBA Coursework - undefined
University of Tennessee
Skills
Highly effective written and oral communication skills
Exceptional organizational, planning, and time-management skills
Extensive research and analysis skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, SharePoint, One Drive, One Note,Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
Adobe Photo Shop, InDesign
Safety Culture
Resource Planning Systems
JD Edward Oracle EnterpriseOne
Oracle Agile System
COPICS Enterprise Resource Planning Software
AutoCAD (limited)
Team leadership background
Quality processes
Certification
American Red Cross Certified CPR/AED/First Aid Trainer - January 2025
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health - July 2024
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