Felechea Avery
Smithfield – Tar Heel NC
Hope Mills,NC
31
years of professional experience
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Dedicated quality professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Work History
Laboratory Manager
10 Years 1 Month- Has the overall responsibility of ensuring the Laboratory is generating accurate and timely microbiological and chemistry data
- Conducts routine microbiological and chemistry analysis
- Working knowledge of AOAC and BAM testing methods
- Broad knowledge of USDA, FSIS, HACCP and SSOP requirements
- Ensured analysts are cross trained and remain proficient in all testing protocols
- Able to uphold regulatory, company and customer standards
- Conduct shelf-life testing
- Participated in special microbiological testing projects
- Tracked monthly laboratory expenditures
- Tracked number of samples performed yearly
- Made sure there was no downtime for testing demands because of a lack of supplies
- Summarized data reports and delivered results in a correct and precise manner
- Maintained documentation on all employee training
- Trained staff members on testing procedures and monthly safety meetings
- Participated in cross check programs with satisfactory results
- Participated and aided in evaluation of innovative technologies equipment, software, and method comparisons such as Heparin Analysis, Ractopamine sampling and Tetracycline analysis
- Known as a professional collaborator that works with other departments to reach a common goal.
- Trained staff, scheduled work hours and assigned projects for 2-person work group
Laboratory Supervisor
4 Years 7 Months- Supervised up to fourteen employees and managed the daily activities of the microbiology and chemistry labs in the absence of a Laboratory Manager
- Processed analytical results and sent reports to QA Manager as well as QA Director
- Aided in training new and existing employees
- Setup test equipment and materials
- Calibrated certain analytical equipment
- Received and organized incoming supplies and materials
- Collected and analyzed shelf-life samples
- Chemical analysis on samples
- Prepared chemical reagents, solutions, and media.
Senior Laboratory Technician
12 Years 6 Months- Supervised up to eight employees and managed the daily activities of the microbiology and chemistry labs in the absence of a Laboratory Manager
- Processed analytical results and sent reports to QA Manager as well as QA Director
- Aided in training new and existing employees
- Setup test equipment and materials
- Calibrated certain analytical equipment
- Received and organized incoming supplies and materials
- Collected and analyzed shelf-life samples
- Chemical analysis on samples
- Prepared chemical reagents, solutions, and media.
Laboratory Technician
2 Years 1 Month- Analyzed samples microbiologically
- Swabbed carcasses for the presence or absence of E
- Coli
- Performed sanitation pre-op
- Performed shelf-life analysis.
Shipping Inventory Crew leader
1 Year 9 Months- Supervised four employees
- Inventoried fresh and frozen boxed product
- Generated daily inventories for the Cooperate sales staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Skills
Analyzing Test Results
Safety Awareness
Laboratory Information System (LIS)
Manuscript Writing
Maintaining Clean Work Areas
Sanitize Instruments
Inventory Restocking
Facility Oversight
Quality controls
Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Laboratory Manager
Smithfield – Tar Heel NC
10.2016 - CurrentRead More
Laboratory Supervisor
Smithfield – Tar Heel NC
03.2012 - 10.2016Read More
Senior Laboratory Technician
Smithfield, Heel
09.1999 - 03.2012Read More
Laboratory Technician
Smithfield, Heel
08.1997 - 09.1999Read More
Shipping Inventory Crew leader
Smithfield
11.1995 - 08.1997Read More
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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