20+ years in a manufacturing environment, with 18 years dedicated to being a medical device professional within the FDA regulated industry.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Specialist (Downstream)
Resilience
10.2022 - 01.2024
Performed downstream production related actives in a cGMP manufacturing core according to SOPs such as chromatography purification (AKTA, AKTA XL), centrifugation / ultracentrifugation, diafilteration / ultradiafilteration, aseptic technique and viral clearance.
Batch record review to ensure GDP with some deviation exposure.
Gathered / requested materials and prepared tubing assemblies for production projects.
Issurance and reconciliation of materials to ensure accurate real-time inventories.
QAD, Veeva and MasterControl experience.
Quality Control Inspector
TeledyneFlir
09.2021 - 07.2022
Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
Conducted tests and diagnostic procedures using tools such as analyzers, multimeters and power supplies.
Monitored production processes to gain understanding of problematic steps and rectify issues.
Insurance Agent
Farmers Insurance Agency
04.2021 - 07.2022
Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
Determined client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments.
Approached potential clients by using direct marketing mailings and phone contacts.
Sold auto, home, life and other various insurance products to individuals and affinity groups within assigned territory using consultative selling techniques.
QA Technician II
Exactech
02.2017 - 04.2021
Inspection and acceptance of in-process and finished product
Help create, maintain, and install CamStar (Inventory control program)
Perform and document inspection requirements following approved SOPs for incoming, in process, OEM and finished products
Document and notify QC Manager of non-conformances
Perform and document inspection requirements following approved SOPs for tissue and tissue related products
Document and notify QC Manager and/or Tissue Bank Director of non-conformances
Status products according to inspection procedures to ensure that product identification and traceability is accurate and prevents product mix-up
Process product returns through the QA quarantine system and disposition to the appropriate electronic and physical locations
Ensure product complaints are documented according to procedure with clear status for further evaluation as required
Perform sterile lot receipt of implant products and document any deviations through the non-conforming materials process
Perform sterile lot release of implant products and document any deviations through the non-conforming materials process.
QA Technician II
Invivo (Philips)
06.2013 - 01.2017
Inspection and acceptance of in-process and finished product to, -610 & IPC-620 requirements
Approval of all production products and rework
Assisting/training of co-workers/employees (when needed)
Assist in continual improvements to production/QA processes using CAPA system
Review device labeling for accuracy and conformance with label requirements
Review and approve device history records in accordance with established procedures.
Assembly Technician
Invivo (Philips)
01.2013 - 06.2013
Manufacturing of electrical/RF products (using soldering iron, solder vac.,multimeter, etc.)
Inspected equipment for proper performance and correct specifications
Installed, maintained and recommended appropriate solutions for electronic products
Train co-workers/new hires on manufacturing of product lines
Installed, repaired and troubleshot product defects
Interpreted schematic blueprints/drawings, wiring diagrams and performance specifications
Conducted diagnostic and operational tests.
QA Complaint Investigator
Invivo (Philips)
01.2010 - 01.2013
Evaluate, create, manage, resolve and respond to customer complaint cases/claims for damaged or defective products using TrackWise
Created and maintained a feedback system of customer complaint information for current and future product improvements
Created complaint trending reports in support of quality management review
Help identify and solve technical issues with a variety of different parts of the business (QA, R&D, Production, etc.)
Training of co-workers/staff in customer complaint procedures and adoption of new QCtA program procedures
Created or revised procedures in developing complaint processes and roll out new procedures adopted by the QctA program using the Invivo's document and change control processes
Verified adequacy of product specifications and risk controls based upon complaints and adverse events
Reviewed device history records to confirm conformance with device master record
Participated in CAPA processes and conducted root cause analysis
Maintained complaint records in accordance with 21 CFR 820.198 and CMDR Section 57
Assessed complaints against FDA and GHTF adverse event reportability criteria.
QA Inspection Specialist
Invivo (Philips)
01.2007 - 01.2010
Inspection and acceptance of in-process and finished product to, -610 & IPC-620 requirements
Approval of all rework
Assisting/training of rework (when needed)
Assist in continual improvements to production processes using CAPA system
Reviewed device labeling for accuracy and conformance with label requirements
Reviewed and approved device history records in accordance with established procedures.
Lead Assembly Technician
Invivo (Philips)
01.2002 - 01.2007
Manufacturing of electrical/RF products (using soldering iron, solder vac.,multimeter, etc.)
Inspected equipment for proper performance and correct specifications
Installed, maintained and recommended appropriate solutions for electronic products
Train co-workers/new hires on manufacturing of product lines
Installed, repaired and troubleshot product defects
Interpreted schematic blueprints/drawings, wiring diagrams and performance specifications