Keith Ekstran
Mount Vernon,WA
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience in managing operations across property management, education, and agricultural sectors, notably with Northwest Tissue Center/LifeCenter Northwest and multiple farms. Demonstrated expertise in quality control, SOP development, and staff training, complemented by strong problem-solving abilities and exceptional communication skills. Proven track record of enhancing productivity and efficiency through strategic planning and quality improvement initiatives.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manger/Owner
Keith Ekstran
05.1993 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations in property management, landscaping, teaching and other services.
- Developed and taught courses and labs in biology, microbiology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology and genetics.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily functions
Lead Training Specialist
Northwest Tissue Center/LifeCenter Northwest
01.1994 - 10.2007
- Trained employees in all aspects including: procurement, processing, microbiology testing, serology testing, freezing, freeze-drying, x-ray processing, data record keeping, inventory management, SOP procedures, cleaning and sterilizing, equipment calibration and maintenance, research and development, etc.
- Facilitated open communication channels between trainers and trainees, encouraging feedback to drive improvements in instructional quality.
- Developed customized learning plans for diverse teams, resulting in improved productivity and efficiency.
- Maintained files and documents by preparing Excel spreadsheets to track and maintain relevant training data.
- Facilitated learning through classroom instruction, on-the-job coaching and virtual training for employees.
- Processed, prepared and recorded all testing and quality results to ensure compliance with product standards and state and federal regulations in archived form and AS-400 formats.
Employee/Manager
Brockwell Farms, Northfork Farms, Mike and Jean's
01.1975 - 09.1992
- Liaised between other managers and owners to ensure product selection was optimized all the way through processing and distribution.
- Developed and managed work groups to ensure efficiencies for each step of production.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was utilized and developed for the specific product.
- Regulated the crop or product to maximize production.
- Oversaw all aspects to ensure quality control of final production.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA01-1993
Skills
- Quality control and SOP procedure development and implementation
- Product, equipment, and environmental testing and analysis
- Staff training on quality control measures, including evaluation to meet or exceed expected standards
- Production process monitoring and corrective adjustment action implementation
- Quality documentation and statistical analysis and auditing
- Compliance with industry standards
- Involvement in regulatory boards to establish and amend protocols and SOP's
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, team-work and problem-solving skills
- Time management and multitasking abilities
- Dependability
Certification
Microsoft A+ and N+, CTBS and ISOP II
Timeline
Lead Training Specialist
Northwest Tissue Center/LifeCenter Northwest
01.1994 - 10.2007
Manger/Owner
Keith Ekstran
05.1993 - Current
Employee/Manager
Brockwell Farms, Northfork Farms, Mike and Jean's
01.1975 - 09.1992
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Washington State University
Similar Profiles
Kristin WoodsKristin Woods
Practice Manager at KEITH KURLANDPractice Manager at KEITH KURLAND
John ApolskisJohn Apolskis
District Sales Representative at Ben E Keith FoodsDistrict Sales Representative at Ben E Keith Foods
Jayton BellJayton Bell
Shop Technician at Ben E. KeithShop Technician at Ben E. Keith
RICARDO VALDEZRICARDO VALDEZ
Senior Safety Specialist at Seattle City LightSenior Safety Specialist at Seattle City Light
Bryce VanderArkBryce VanderArk
President, Minority Owner at Paraclete Management IncPresident, Minority Owner at Paraclete Management Inc