JULIE GHIGHEANU
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Methodical Quality Assurance Manager with superb problem-solving and Cannabis industry knowledge. Keeps meticulous records and identify and troubleshoot problems. Specialties include operational improvements, program implementation and documentation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quality Assurance Manager
Curaleaf
04.2023 - Current
- Executed National Labeling Verification Program via Quality Management System to enable tighter document version control practices, decreasing version control reworks by 54%
- Developed and established documents related to Product Specification Sheets
- Served as liaison between stakeholders and cross-functional departments, providing regulatory guidance regarding state-by-state Product, Packaging and Marketing requirements in 16 states
- Actively handling multiple product launch projects concurrently during beginning and end of each stage gate
- Developed planning for multiple new product launches by verifying requirements and implementing in design and production
Quality Assurance Manager
Curaleaf
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed cross-functional Project Manager initiatives related to releases of Commercialized projects, having successfully launched 200+ products in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, ND, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, UT, VT
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures related to product and packaging
Commercialization Compliance Manager
Curaleaf
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Supports national and state-level Quality, Compliance, Commercialization, Product Development and Brand teams to ensure launches meet target deadlines and regulatory requirements
- Interpreted and advised company on current and upcoming compliance laws and regulations
- Established state-by-state guidelines document allowing the business to initiate risk assessments related to marketing initiatives
Senior Compliance Manager
Select (Cura)
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands for marketing materials and product packaging and labeling that allowed to keep new and modified products in conformance with compliance
- Established Inventory Control Program across cross-functional departments in lieu of Seed-to-Sale tracking requirements, eliminating inventory discrepancies by 90%
- Collaborated directly with management, directors, and operations department to brainstorm, discuss strategy and mitigate operational compliance issues
Compliance Manager
Select (Cura)
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Developed and executed 35+ Standard Operating Procedures enforcing compliance through daily operations
- Kept product SKUs in conformance with and compliance regulations in AZ, CA, CO, OR, MI by performing periodic reviews and regulatory change management
Lead Budtender
Divine Kind (Cura)
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Maintained strict inventory controls for regulatory compliance across dispensary operations
Education
Diploma - Massage Therapy
Everest Institute
Tigard, OR2010
High School Diploma -
Tigard High School
Tigard, OR2009
Skills
- Document Control
- Continuous Improvements
- Quality Assurance Guidance
- Develop Product Specifications
- Labeling Requirements
- Product Packaging
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Senior Quality Assurance Manager
Curaleaf
04.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Manager
Curaleaf
07.2021 - 04.2023
Commercialization Compliance Manager
Curaleaf
01.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Compliance Manager
Select (Cura)
03.2019 - 01.2020
Compliance Manager
Select (Cura)
03.2017 - 03.2019
Lead Budtender
Divine Kind (Cura)
09.2015 - 03.2017
Diploma - Massage Therapy
Everest Institute
High School Diploma -
Tigard High School
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