Eddy Arapovic
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
An experienced and motivated Quality Assurance professional with 3+ years of laboratory experience experience at Jacksonville's Bacardi Bottling Co. in quality control and data analysis. Lab skills range from simple liquid distillations to gas chromatography and LIMS data management. In addition to lab proficiency, an ability to engage in cross-departmental collaboration to identify and resolve issues that ensure smooth, efficient workflow and consistently uphold product quality for consumers. An aspiring MS Business Analytics student with a strong foundation in chemistry and data integrity seeking to leverage analytical expertise and scientific precision to solve complex business challenges and enhance data-driven decision making.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Analyst
Bacardi Bottling Company
03.2022 - Current
- Manage overnight quality operations ensuring laboratory readiness for all incoming shifts.
- Calibrate and validate analytical instruments (GC, densitometers, pH meters) daily to maintain compliance.
- Serve as qualified sensory panelist and perform spirit distillations and compositional testing.
- Oversee LIMS data entry, reporting, and statistical trend analysis to identify potential deviations.
- Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot quality and supplier issues (e.g., packaging, fill-point accuracy).
- Operated independently on third shift for nearly a year due to short staffing, maintaining all lab KPIs.
Server
Olive Garden
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Delivered high-quality service and maintained efficiency in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Trained in point-of-sale systems, multitasking, and customer relationship management.
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
University of North Florida
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted chemical research on the effects that UV-radiation-induced damage has on plastic degradation.
- Utilized spectrophotometry, FT-NIR, and other analytical techniques to quantify molecular effects.
- Collected, analyzed, and presented data in research reports and poster presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Concentration in Biochemistry; Minor in Political Science
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL12.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Paxon School for Advanced Studies
Jacksonville, FL05.2017
Skills
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- LIMS Data Systems
- Excel (Advanced Formulas & PivotTables)
- Distillation
- Sensory Analysis
- Spectrophotometry
- Data Validation
- Report Writing
- Process Optimization
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop spreadsheets that track Critical-Control-Points in manufacturing processes to ensure TTB compliance.
- Documented and resolved multiple material defects (e.g. bottles and packaging) from Bacardi's material suppliers in order to solidify supplier accountability and reduce delays in production.
- Developed quick proficiency in Gas Chromatography to meet urgent lab demand, enabling timely and accurate sample testing & reporting.
Certification
- Certified Quality Assurance Technician, Bacardi Bottling Corp, (2022-present)
Languages
English – Native/Bilingual
Croatian – Full Professional Proficiency
Timeline
Quality Control Analyst
Bacardi Bottling Company
03.2022 - Current
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
University of North Florida
05.2021 - 12.2021
Server
Olive Garden
02.2020 - 03.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Paxon School for Advanced Studies
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Concentration in Biochemistry; Minor in Political Science
University of North Florida
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