Julianna Ruelas
Simi Valley
Summary
Dynamic quality assurance professional with a proven track record at Amgen Inc., excelling in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing. Adept at leading teams and fostering collaboration, I leverage strong communication skills and meticulous attention to detail to drive operational excellence and ensure compliance in GMP environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Associate Quality Assurance
Amgen Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Perform raw material sampling and inspection activities, including completion of GMP documentation to support raw material disposition
- Provide quality expertise & guidance and work with operations partners, supply chain and supplier quality management to resolve issues and ensure timely release of the raw materials
- Own and review controlled documents, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions and Forms
- Own, investigate and approve quality records including deviations/CAPAs assuring adherence to procedural requirements and confirming assessments and evaluations of different collaborators are complete and accurate as needed
- Find opportunities for continuous improvement and implement improvements in partnership with other operations teams
- Provide support during GMP Quality audits & inspections
- Support Lean Transformation and Operational Excellence initiatives
- On the Job Instructor certification.
Graduate Student Intern
Fundamental Change
Los Angeles
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Created presentations and other materials to support program activities.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Greeted office visitors, provided information, and directed to appropriate personnel.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Followed instructions from management to complete tasks according to exact specifications.
- Developed strong oral and written communication skills in working with people of different ages.
- Maintained accurate records of all contacts made during recruitment efforts.
- Developed marketing materials to promote the program's services and activities.
- Conducted literature reviews on topics related to graduate student internships.
Material Coordinator I
Amgen Inc.
Newbury park
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Reconciliation, receipt and labeling GMP materials.
- Picking materials from SAP inventory as required by planning.
- Perform Material Issuance and take-outs utilizing MES PAS-X system
- Work in a classified/gowned Grade 8 and 9 environments.
- Perform material handling/dispensing and associated cleaning.
- Stage material for transport and delivery.
- Conduct inventory counts and completing inventory discrepancy forms.
- Ensure area is audit and inspection ready.
- Perform tasks with strict adherence to CFRs, GMPs, and GDPs.
- Initiate and follow through with various projects designed to increase safety and improve efficiency.
- Experienced in operating Powered Industrial Vehicles and other material handling equipment.
Material Coordinator I
Amgen Inc. (ProUnlimited)
Newbury park
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Reconciliation, receipt and labeling GMP materials.
- Picking materials from SAP inventory as required by planning.
- Perform Material Issuance and take-outs utilizing MES PAS-X system
- Work in a classified/gowned Grade 8 and 9 environments.
- Perform material handling/dispensing and associated cleaning.
- Stage material for transport and delivery.
- Conduct inventory counts and completing inventory discrepancy forms.
- Ensure area is audit and inspection ready.
- Perform tasks with strict adherence to CFRs, GMPs, and GDPs.
- Initiate and follow through with various projects designed to increase safety and improve efficiency.
- Experienced in operating Powered Industrial Vehicles and other material handling equipment.
Server/Lead Bartender
Yolanda's Mexican Café Inc.
Simi Valley
04.2011 - 04.2019
- Provide courteous and friendly customer service to all restaurant guests and staff.
- Established and maintained an effective and cooperative working relationship with management and staff.
- Perform On-the-Job training of new hire employees.
- Ensure all alcohol supply, inventory and incoming cash is accounted for weekly.
- Assist in the creation of drink menus to help increase weekly sales of the restaurant.
- Apply knowledge of the food and drink menus to make recommendations for increased restaurant sales.
- Handled customers' complaints to ensure they have a good dining experience.
Server
Simi Hills Retirement Home
Simi Valley
09.2006 - 09.2011
- Assisted in the caretaking and companionship of elderly residents.
- Provided courteous and friendly customer service to all elderly residents and staff.
- Trained and mentored new servers on how to provide excellent customer service.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health
California State University, Northridge
05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Northridge
05.2020
Associates of Arts - Public Health
Moorpark Community College
05.2014
Skills
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Individual and team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time management
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- English/Spanish - Full fluency in oral, written, and interpretation
- Highly reliable, punctual, and a fast learner
- Ability to manage up, as well as laterally, and down
- Experienced in lean manufacturing concepts
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Continuous improvement
Accomplishments
- Student Ambassador for Cohort
- CSUN's 2024 Volume 3, Issue 5 Student Spotlight
- Student Speaker for Hooding Ceremony
Certification
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training Certification
- Human Errors Reduction Certification
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Graduate Student Intern
Fundamental Change
01.2023 - 08.2024
Sr. Associate Quality Assurance
Amgen Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Material Coordinator I
Amgen Inc.
05.2020 - 06.2022
Material Coordinator I
Amgen Inc. (ProUnlimited)
03.2019 - 05.2020
Server/Lead Bartender
Yolanda's Mexican Café Inc.
04.2011 - 04.2019
Server
Simi Hills Retirement Home
09.2006 - 09.2011
Master of Public Health - Public Health
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Northridge
Associates of Arts - Public Health
Moorpark Community College
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