Deborah Vavrek
Fisherville,KY
Summary
Self-motivated Data Analyst/Biochemist offering several years of leadership experience across various industries. Methodical with significant experience in data mining and statistical analysis. Excellent problem-solver with history automating processes and driving operational enhancements.
Seasoned data scientist/Biochemist experienced working with large datasets, breaking down information and applying interpretations to complex business concerns. Proficient in distribution, predictive and hypothetical modeling. Bringing several years of related experience strengthening company operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Global Data Scientist/MRC/FMD
Kimberly Clark
Remote, WI
06.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Cube Hub Contract | Louisville KY
- Aurora Data Cleanse Foundation Oversight for all Global company/manufacturing locations
- LAO Project Data Work, system building, product safety alignment/compliance, personnel training on new system with SAP
- GNW Project Data Work, packaging, environmental, product safety compliance.
- APAC Project Data Work, system building, product safety alignment/compliance, personnel training on new system with SAP
- EMEA Project Data work, system building, toxicology data alignment control, personnel training on new system with SAP
- NA Project Data work, clean up, system building, global template building, compliance/product safety alignment, personnel training on new system with SAP
- Packaging system clean up, system building, compliance alignment, government policy control, environmental policy standards
- Partnership Products Project Data Work.
- KCP (all categories) Raw Material/Finished Goods/Semi-Finished Goods Project Data Work, logistics and planning platform setup
- Soley Built platform transfer for heatmaps on all templates that are currently being used for the WAVE Aurora Data Cleansing Project for Project management and SAP configuration
- Product Safety/Regulatory/Toxicology Project Data Work for all Global Platforms and government compliance
- Supplier/ECM/Vendor Profile Building, Cross-Functionality between systems, system rolodex for product confinement/money saving projects.
- Current in all work timelines and project building.
- Fluent in IPS, SAP, PLM, product safety/compliance systems, FIORE, SLM, ISO, systems processing.
- Acquired 100 % across all required regulatory, compliance, toxicology and environmental hazards testing and compliance globally.
- Manage, organize and maintain large volumes of documentation for multiple/complex projects in a one-stop searchable database.
- Manage and track analytical test results, MRC assessment reports and compliance documentation and setup a database system to track and search efficiently.
- Managed Material Regulatory Compliance (MRC) documentation processes, including Full Material Disclosure (FMD) and compliance test reports, and developed a centralized database integrating various documentation types, improving accessibility and collaboration across cross-functional teams and vendors.
- Cube Hub Contract | Louisville KY
R & D Plastics Process/Trial Lab Manager
Global Polymers LLC
Louisville, KY
11.2017 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Louisville KY
- Processing/Testing in Bound Raw Materials.
- In Process production support.
- Quality control/assurance material testing.
- QC testing on plastic determination/melt flow, metal, moisture, ash, IZOD, contamination percentage, labeling, documentation, raw material inbound testing to use in the products.
- Analytical testing on all incoming raw material blends of purchase companies’ extra materials to ensure clean sustainable polymers were being extracted and used in final products.
- COA document generation per client.
- Calibration of lab equipment and proper verification.
- Shipping documents for driver/customers.
- Multiple labs testing techniques are used daily.
- Multiple process deviations and follow up.
- Efficient with multiple data base and data entries.
- Provide support with departmental managers and communication meetings for beginning/end shift changes.
- Follow through with raw materials and product design formulation.
- Data collection on raw/finished materials stocked in warehouse.
- Manage and track analytical test results, MRC assessment reports and compliance documentation and setup a database system to track and search efficiently.
- Louisville KY
Air Pollution Tech II/Trainer/Auditor – APCD/EPA
Louisville Metro Government
Louisville, KY
11.2009 - 11.2017
- Company Overview: Louisville KY
- Air Toxics/Chemical Monitoring.
- Standard Procedure Set up, Site Set up.
- Analytical research studies conducted on setting up a new site and the ranges needed for the surrounding data capture to ensure quality repeatable data.
- Research used to provide federal documents aid in court, fines, sustainability, traceability allowing for attainment.
- Data Management, Reporting, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Process and Instrument Development, Project Completion Tasks.
- Database work/EDAS/Microsoft/Network/Air Vision.
- Controller for MSDS, Hazard Materials Reporting and Handling, First Responder /Emergency Contact/First Aid in Department, Provides Medical Assistance When Needed.
- Successfully set up the only NCORE air monitoring site in Kentucky from the ground up.
- Volunteered with KAIRE in different programs to educate and bring information to the public.
- Responsible for air monitoring/calibrating/maintaining instruments to test, collect, examine, verify and submit data to EPA.
- Volunteer in educational studies for students to understand the nature of air pollution and the city/city innovative developments.
- Maintained data reporting and chain of custody, testing, keeping timeline processes with data verifiable.
- Manage and track analytical test results, MRC assessment reports and compliance documentation and setup a database system to track and search efficiently.
- Louisville KY
R & D Specialist Lab Technician/Manager/CAFS
AAF/Flanders
Jeffersonville, IN
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: Jeffersonville IN
- Progressive support with sales team/customers in research and development.
- Training new personnel on all lab procedures.
- Maintained MSDS files, logs and upkeep of materials in all areas.
- New analytical research studies implemented on new engineering projects to set standard ranges.
- Daily testing of filters with DHC holding, RT values, absolute filter, IE, EOLA, flat sheet media, RR filters, breach, UL and all other filter testing.
- Daily maintenance of equipment, cleaning, proper set up, reference data.
- Filter checks/check-in with writing test reports, pictures, filter tracking, correct filter testing set up, aligning proper filter techniques with requests.
- Working with customers and providing teaching and directive assistance during walk throughs.
- Shipping/receiving.
- Packed/moved/set up/new construction of an entire lab/humidity system/UL room/duct work/equipment/maintenance equipment/tools/building requirements.
- Assisted construction crews during development.
- Assisted any visitor that came into work on the building or make changes to structure.
- Assisted my manager in daily operations of the lab such as scheduling of testing, tasks, ordering materials, staff supervision, training, customer walk through and stepped into the role as needed.
- Earned my forklift training certification and CAFS.
- Highly trained on all heavy operator’s equipment that was in daily use.
- Aided all personnel for shipment/research/tracking/testing/ordering materials/receiving/equipment set up/inspection/legal/development.
- Trained in HVAC, heating, air filtration systems (large/small scale), air duct installation/repair/maintenance, automobile/railroad engine compliance, blueprint and setup, refrigeration, high water flow machines, sprayers, electrical, plumbing, fuming, exhaust, paint/ink application machinery, film and design distribution.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Managed lab equipment/calibration.
- Manage and track analytical test results, MRC assessment reports and compliance documentation and setup a database system to track and search efficiently.
- Jeffersonville IN
Formulation Chemist/Lab Manager /MRC
Chryso Inc
Charlestown, IN
11.2007 - 11.2009
- Company Overview: Charlestown IN
- Responsible for QA / QC of raw materials and finished product.
- Managed Federal and state regulatory reports.
- Developed and implemented streamlined processes and standard operating procedures for lab and production.
- Analytical research and data provided to the military on ongoing projects as well as final field test studies and implementation.
- New ideas for concrete and admixtures to provide the structure, strength, set up time, integrity, mobility, and ease of use.
- R & D of new products including formulations based on customer needs.
- Emergency Responder/First Responder.
- Controller for MSDS, Hazardous Materials Reporting/Ordering/Handling.
- Customer/Salesman Liaison for product design and specification on formulas.
- Emergency Contact for Spills/Incidents/Border Control.
- Certified in Hazardous Material Border Information.
- Manage and track analytical test results, MRC assessment reports and compliance documentation and setup a database system to track and search efficiently.
- Charlestown IN
QA / QC Chemist for Distillation & Fermentation Processes Manager
ON ASSIGNMENT LAB SUPPORT
Louisville, KY
02.2007 - 11.2007
- Company Overview: Louisville KY
- 7-month contract to Parallel Products Inc | Louisville KY
- Managed daily operations of lab and technical team.
- Developed procedures for the recovery of renewable resources for fuel-grade ethanol.
- Created chemical profiles for potential renewable fuel customers.
- Hazardous Material Handler/Processor/Product Ordering.
- Controlled MSDS information, processing, handling.
- First Responder/First Aid Responder/Chemical Fire Trained.
- Implemented Site Hazardous Material Paperwork and Trained Production Staff on Procedures, Testing, Reporting, Handling.
- Developed GC methods and reports, FTIR/HPLC testing and procedures.
- First responder during production/lab fire and helped fire department during process of entering the building safely and effectively to ensure no fire hazing and explosion occurred.
- Provided all the data during technical meetings and in charge of outside vendor relations for testing procedures on samples.
- Boiler room precision trained water testing and maintenance.
- Cooling tower precision trained water testing and maintenance.
- Analytical studies on incoming expired products for recycling and reuse.
- Formulated sugar content for fermentation on the ethanol alcohol content.
- Analytical studies were performed on all E-85 products shipping from cistern tanks to main rail cars, ships and tanker trucks to ensure low water content.
- Analytical data extracted from all health and beauty quality testing on expired received products and reusing the alcohol content in final materials.
- Manage and track analytical test results, MRC assessment reports and compliance documentation and setup a database system to track and search efficiently.
- Louisville KY
Manufacturing R & D / QC Process Chemist
D. D. Williamson
Louisville, KY
02.2006 - 02.2007
- Company Overview: Louisville KY
- Formulation Chemist for food coloring and additives.
- Attended full training on Research and Development skills and testing, analytical studies.
- Oversight of Product Manufacturing Lifecycle.
- Took charge during machine spill/failure that hurt several employees for medical care and treatment and documentation and proper reporting to medical responders and reporting to the plant manager after incident occurred.
- Wrote formulations for production as well as oversaw manufacturing during process and adjustments made to product to bring in final specific data and documentation of that data.
- Louisville KY
R & D Chemist
AEROTEK
Louisville, KY
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: Louisville KY
- 7-month contract to Clarendon Flavor Engineering | Louisville KY
- Provided technical support and analytical studies on products.
- Product development in flavoring to food and beverage manufacturer and chemicals companies.
- Maintained proper MSDS paperwork and documentation.
- Louisville KY
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 08.1999 - 12.2004
Skills
- Data analysis
- Machine learning
- Regulatory compliance
- Database management
- Statistical modeling
- SAP systems
- Project management
- Data visualization
- Quality assurance
- Personnel training
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Documentation management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Data exports
- Optimization techniques
- Data operations
- Anomaly detection
- Statistical analysis
- Big data analytics
- Performance data synthesis
- Written communication
- Database structures
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Pattern recognition
- Multitasking capacity
- Optimization strategies
- Decision-making
- Reliability
- Data governance
- Quantitative analysis expertise
- Business understanding
Timeline
Global Data Scientist/MRC/FMD
Kimberly Clark
06.2021 - Current
R & D Plastics Process/Trial Lab Manager
Global Polymers LLC
11.2017 - 06.2021
R & D Specialist Lab Technician/Manager/CAFS
AAF/Flanders
05.2016 - 05.2017
Air Pollution Tech II/Trainer/Auditor – APCD/EPA
Louisville Metro Government
11.2009 - 11.2017
Formulation Chemist/Lab Manager /MRC
Chryso Inc
11.2007 - 11.2009
QA / QC Chemist for Distillation & Fermentation Processes Manager
ON ASSIGNMENT LAB SUPPORT
02.2007 - 11.2007
Manufacturing R & D / QC Process Chemist
D. D. Williamson
02.2006 - 02.2007
R & D Chemist
AEROTEK
01.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Louisville
08.1999 - 12.2004