Karmen Lee 'KC'
Poplarville,MS
Summary
Experienced quality assurance professional with reputable record of ensuring high standards in product and process integrity. Strong focus on team collaboration, delivering results, and adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in quality control methodologies, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Known for dependability, problem-solving skills, and effective communication. Employs data-driven policies to avoid defects and ensure compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
Cayuse Federal Services
03.2026 - Current
- Manage the internal audit system to ensure adherence to AS9100 Standards, ISO 9001, Standards Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Conduct Internal Audits and Peer Reviews.
- Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure adherence to AS9100 Standards and ISO 9001
- Support and initiate quality programs to support Calibration and Metrology Laboratory work efforts, aligning company quality standards with NASA, DOD, and other government guidelines.
- Notify management of deficiencies in the quality system.
- Maintain ISO 9001/AS9100 lead auditor certification.
- Conduct root cause analysis for internal issues.
- Investigate problems and develop disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies.
- Recommend corrective actions, dispositions, and modifications.
- Present audit summaries to management and make recommendations for corrective actions and preventative measures to resolve audit findings.
- Monitor implementation of corrective action and preventative measures effectiveness
- Review and analyze reports for quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
- Provides final acceptance and inspection activities on services provided by the Metrology and Calibration Laboratory.
- Collaborate with Metrology and Calibration Laboratory Manager to achieve on-time delivery of quality products.
- Monitor laboratory activities to verify conformance with established SOPs.
- Review all SOPs and/or technical documentation and track them through the signature loop.
- Monitor end of life cycle for procedures and technical documentation stored in NASA repository.
- Assist with the development of quality control manuals and procedures, and participate in the development of new methods, procedures, and systems.
- Present monthly quality updates to NASA officials.
- Provide initial and ongoing Quality Designee training for employees.
- Objectively evaluate data, practices, procedures, and policies regarding quality control measures.
Quality Assurance Manager
Allutiq Essential Services
06.2023 - 03.2026
- Manage the internal audit system to ensure adherence to AS9100 Standards, ISO 9001, Standards Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Conduct Internal Audits and Peer Reviews.
- Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure adherence to AS9100 Standards and ISO 9001
- Support and initiate quality programs to support Calibration and Metrology Laboratory work efforts, aligning company quality standards with NASA, DOD, and other government guidelines.
- Notify management of deficiencies in the quality system.
- Maintain ISO 9001/AS9100 lead auditor certification.
- Conduct root cause analysis for internal issues.
- Investigate problems and develop disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies.
- Recommend corrective actions, dispositions, and modifications.
- Present audit summaries to management and make recommendations for corrective actions and preventative measures to resolve audit findings.
- Monitor implementation of corrective action and preventative measures effectiveness
- Review and analyze reports for quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
- Provides final acceptance and inspection activities on services provided by the Metrology and Calibration Laboratory.
- Collaborate with Metrology and Calibration Laboratory Manager to achieve on-time delivery of quality products.
- Monitor laboratory activities to verify conformance with established SOPs.
- Review all SOPs and/or technical documentation and track them through the signature loop.
- Monitor end of life cycle for procedures and technical documentation stored in NASA repository.
- Assist with the development of quality control manuals and procedures, and participate in the development of new methods, procedures, and systems.
- Present monthly quality updates to NASA officials.
- Provide initial and ongoing Quality Designee training for employees.
- Objectively evaluate data, practices, procedures, and policies regarding quality control measures.
- Stennis Space Center
Quality Assurance and Safety Supervisor
Environmental Enterprises USA, Inc.
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Oversee and conduct various internal safety and quality audits to ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) methods, The NELAC Institute (TNI) standards, and OSHA requirements.
- Ensure departments are meeting regulatory requirements to maintain desired accreditation.
- Present audit summaries to management and make recommendations for corrective actions and preventative measures to resolve audit findings.
- Monitor implementation of corrective action and preventative measures effectiveness.
- Develop and revise audit checklists.
- Conduct root cause analysis for internal issues.
- Ensure that the management system related to safety and quality is implemented and followed.
- Ensure that all assigned personnel work in a safe and efficient manner and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Responsible for the oversight and/or review of personal protective equipment use and safety procedures.
- Objectively evaluate data, practices, procedures, and policies regarding safety and quality control measures.
- Responsible for meeting safety requirements, and protocols required to pass internal and external audits and inspections.
- Revise, refine, update, and recommend changes to policies and procedures for continued efficiency and improvement.
- Perform and/or Reviews monthly Behavior Based Safety observations for each department.
- Conduct safety meetings for staff on safety protocols and regulations.
- Developed and conducted safety training.
- Maintain safety training record files for each employee.
- Maintain safety records and review records for accuracy.
- Ensure noise and air quality measurements and monitoring to meet OSHA requirements.
- Investigate accidents, identify root causes of accidents and develop a plan for solutions and prevention.
- Conducted safety audits to identify deficiencies and improve workplace safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences with an Emphasis in Environmental Biology
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg01-2008
Associate of Arts - Biological Sciences
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS01-2005
Skills
- Internal audits
- Continuous improvement
- Audit coordination and reporting
- Quality systems
- Performance metrics
- Regulatory compliance
- Documentation review
- Risk analysis and mitigation
- Deficiency detection
- ISO standards
- Safety training development
- Safety audits
- Root-cause analysis
- Accident investigation
Certification
- Certified Lead Auditor, AS9100 Rev D
- Certified Lead Auditor, ISO 9001:2015
Languages
English
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
Cayuse Federal Services
03.2026 - Current
Quality Assurance Manager
Allutiq Essential Services
06.2023 - 03.2026
Quality Assurance and Safety Supervisor
Environmental Enterprises USA, Inc.
03.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences with an Emphasis in Environmental Biology
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Arts - Biological Sciences
Pearl River Community College