Erin Winsper
Spokane
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 10 years of experience in world-class manufacturing, process improvement, and regulatory compliance. Possesses a robust background in quality assurance across multiple industries, contributing to team success and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proven ability to navigate complex challenges and implement strategic solutions that enhance operational performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Temp Worker
Jubilant HollisterStier
02.2026 - Current
- Supported operational efficiency by addressing bottlenecks across multiple departments, including raw materials extraction, small lot bottling, inspections, and documentation review.
- Followed strict safety protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity in manufacturing processes.
- Conducted thorough assessments of documentation alongside quality control specialists, enhancing overall accuracy and completeness.
Various
Various
07.2020 - 08.2025
- Cook at Assisted Living Facility: Collaborated with staff to create and serve meals that reflect residents' preferences, promoting a caring and supportive environment.
- On-site Farmworker for Sport Horse Facility: Maintained high standards of animal welfare and fostered positive relationships among staff in demanding working conditions.
- Cook and Bartender for a Saloon: Managed preparation and service of customer orders, ensuring operational efficiency and a welcoming atmosphere.
- Deli Clerk at a grocery store: Managed customer interactions, prepared for audits, and performed closing tasks with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proven cultivation of adaptability to meet diverse needs and navigate changing circumstances.
Quality Assurance Technician
Exotic Metals Forming Company
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Performed in-depth investigation of non-conformance root cause analysis to enhance quality assurance processes.
- Executed and facilitated comprehensive internal and external audits, including customer, NADCAP, and AS9100 process audits.
- Analyzed data trends and presented findings weekly to enhance relationships with manufacturing and quality stakeholders.
- Facilitated and validated chemical, metallurgical, pyrometric, and calibration protocols to maintain operational integrity and safety.
- Designed and implemented effective training strategies to uphold quality control measures and standardize operator certification protocols.
Laboratory Technician
DHL Analytical
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Managed sample processing and analysis of soil water and sludge, adhering to EPA protocols and utilizing advanced analytical techniques.
- Executed a compilation of laboratory reports for efficient data analysis, regulatory standards, and customer presentation.
- Oversaw inventory control and implemented waste disposal protocols.
Enologist/Laboratory Technician
Eden Vale Winery
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Responsible for all lab analysis of wine and grapes including harvest, chemical cellar maintenance, and bottling quality assurance.
- Analytically calculated all wine addition quantities, and executed them.
- Chemically and sensory monitored primary fermentations.
- Developed and confirmed a new feeding schedule customized to specific yeast strains and grape varietals.
- Reliable for setting up all addition and blending trials for sensory analysis.
- Initiated (with analytical proof) the use of ascorbic acid in all Whites, and Roses for use of removing pinking and/or oxidation through filtering and bottling.
- Innovated a new technique to reduce Ethyl Acetate.
- Meticulously kept all lab and cellar work order records for the entire production crew.
- Responsible for all crop estimates and vineyard sampling for harvest analysis.
Education
B.A. - Chemistry
Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA05-2007
Skills
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Communication and Collaboration
- Meticulous Record Keeping
- Data Accumulation and Presentation
- Research and Development
Certification
American Chemist Society
Timeline
Temp Worker
Jubilant HollisterStier
02.2026 - Current
Various
Various
07.2020 - 08.2025
Quality Assurance Technician
Exotic Metals Forming Company
10.2017 - 04.2020
Laboratory Technician
DHL Analytical
01.2016 - 04.2016
Enologist/Laboratory Technician
Eden Vale Winery
08.2012 - 12.2013
B.A. - Chemistry
Whitman College