Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Calibrations Coordinator
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
Minneapolis, MN
09.2024 - 09.2025
Timely management of designated instruments, equipment, test instruments and systems in the PCX calibration program
Maintained calibration status, stickers, certificates, calibration methods, and in-house worksheets for all calibrated items
Performed in-house calibrations for instruments such as probes, DFT meters, etc
Generated monthly reports (e.g., past due, missing items, etc)
Communicated and coordinated with vendors as necessary for quotes, calibrations, or repairs, and maintained the required vendor letters and forms
Provided administrative support to the calibrations program for the Performance Coatings Group
Chemist I (General Industrial Powder)
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
Minneapolis, MN
05.2022 - 09.2024
Accountable for providing timely and accurate solutions to multiple product-development challenges of moderate complexity
Performed material evaluations, problem-solving exercises, and formulation work in support of new-product development
Demonstrated good laboratory practices, including notebook documentation
Performed laboratory work while maintaining safety as a top priority
Ability to work independently or in a team-oriented environment
Strong time management skills with demonstrated ability to plan and complete work assignments
Functioned under low-level supervision
Trained or mentored new or lower-level chemists, technologists/technicians
R&D Associate Chemist
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
Minneapolis, MN
01.2019 - 05.2022
Worked closely with a mentor chemist developing, reformulating, maintaining and enhancing products through planning, executing and analysis of experiments with clear and accurate results, in a high-pace work environment.
Performed basic paint making processes
Performed basic coating formulations, applications and physical/performance testing methods
Provided timely and accurate data to help resolve field complaints, raw material issues, manufacturing problems, and support existing and new product development
R&D Lab Technician (via Aerotek)
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
Minneapolis, MN
04.2018 - 12.2018
Provided support for technical research and development of powder coatings.
Preparation of experimental formulas including use of equipment for mixing, application, and laboratory testing of coatings
Packaging Lead
SOJO'S
Minneapolis, MN
01.2015 - 11.2017
Responsible for all packaging activities including operating several machines and supervising four employees.
Professional Courier
QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER
St. Paul, MN
07.2013 - 01.2015
Advanced Certified Medical & Hazardous Material Transport Specialist
Production Scientist I
BECKMAN COULTER (via Aerotek)
Chaska, MN
04.2012 - 08.2012
Prepared buffers and other solutions according to standard operating procedures and work instructions as required for the antibody purifications group to ensure timely delivery of product to other groups for further production needs.
Maintained accurate records of work performed according to GLP & GMP for compliance requirements.
Participated in a Continuous Process Improvement Team.
Chemist I
PERRIGO COMPANY (formerly PADDOCK LABS)
New Hope, MN
01.2011 - 10.2011
Performed raw material testing according to USP monographs for annual vendor validation
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
APEX INTERNATIONAL (via Lab Support)
Chaska, MN
10.2010 - 01.2011
Performed raw material and finished product testing according to client methods
Chemist
AARON INDUSTRIES
Clinton, SC
03.2008 - 08.2010
Performed raw materials testing
Performed finished product testing of isopropyl alcohol, 3% hydrogen peroxide, magnesium citrate oral solution, witch hazel, zinc gluconate
Responsible for validation of GC for use in determining percent alcohol
Troubleshooting GC problems
Trained co-workers to prepare samples for GC analysis and use of the GC
Biological Laboratory Technician
SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION (via Acadia)
Vero Beach, FL
01.2006 - 12.2007
Conducted screening of resistant weeds for specific mutations
DNA extractions, PCR optimization, Restriction Digests, visualization of results via agarose gel electrophoresis
Trained co-workers to continue the screening process of resistant weeds
Study Director
TOXIKON CORPORATION
Jupiter, FL
12.2004 - 03.2005
Performed overall technical conduct of ecological toxicity testing under protocols in compliance with GLP
Aqua culturist
TOXIKON CORPORATION
Jupiter, FL
10.2004 - 03.2005
Monitored routine water quality parameters and prepared animal feeds
Maintained documentation of cultured invertebrates and fish via monthly tests
Laboratory Biologist
TOXIKON CORPORATION
Jupiter, FL
07.2002 - 03.2005
Conducted static and static-renewal aquatic toxicity tests
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
DEB/SBS
Stanley, NC
05.1999 - 07.2001
Investigated raw materials for product development
Performed stability testing of products and raw materials
Monitored product to ensure quality manufacturing
Tested and approved in-process bulk materials
Sampled and tested products and raw materials for adherence to written specification
Drafting of procedures and methods for SOP’s
Preparation and testing of solutions including analytical and wet chemistry tests as required in the USP/NF
Performed quantitative testing using HPLC, GC
Laboratory Operator
CITY OF GASTONIA DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Gastonia, NC
11.1998 - 05.1999
Performed hourly testing of water in different stages of treatment
<ul><li>Production Block Incharge Job Role: Operations, Control and Monitoring</li><li>1. All activities related to production and monitoring the process as per SOPs.</li><li>2. Communicate day to day process deviations and breakdowns of the equipment to concerned persons.</li><li>3. Check and implement the process for cleaning of equipment as per the schedules.</li><li>4. Responsible for housekeeping and implementation of day to day cleaning of process area & clean room.</li><li>5. Preparation, review and approval of monthly Reports and BPRs BCRs, OOS, Deviation, investigations reports, validation protocols reports, validation reports.</li><li>6. Responsible for preparation of daily production planning and ensuring the same.</li><li>7. Production planning, ensuring that the batches are produced as per planning and meeting the dispatch targets.</li><li>8. Ensure proper utilization of equipment and manpower as and when required.</li><li>9. Planning and monitoring during execution of the process validation.</li><li>10. Manpower planning. Monitor the project modification activities.</li><li>11. Responsible to handle production processes.</li><li>12. Implementation of new technology w.r.t. process equipments or facility.</li><li>13. Supporting quality assurance team for DMF submission.</li><li>14. Executing and supervising training, validation, qualification and calibrations protocols.</li><li>15. To perform visual inspection and certification of cleaned equipment after product change over cleaning as per standard operating procedure.</li><li>CGMP:</li><li>1. Following departmental standard operating procedures (SOP) and providing suggestions for SOP simplification and any other improvements.</li><li>2. Making sure all the documents and checklist are verified before and after manufacturing.</li><li>3. Ensuring retention and destruction of records are maintained in a department.</li><li>4. Verifying status labeling of accessories, in-process instruments, containers, area & equipment.</li><li>5. Performing contemporaneous (on time) document entries.</li><li>EHS:</li><li>1. Following Environment, Health and Safety policies and practices.</li><li>2. Making sure personnel health, hygiene and organization practices are followed.</li><li>3. To conduct risk analysis of product, system, equipment, process as per standard procedure.</li><li>Training</li><li>1. Attaining training as per training need and providing training to sub-ordinates through available software of Learning Management System (LMS).</li></ul> at MSN Group<ul><li>Production Block Incharge Job Role: Operations, Control and Monitoring</li><li>1. All activities related to production and monitoring the process as per SOPs.</li><li>2. Communicate day to day process deviations and breakdowns of the equipment to concerned persons.</li><li>3. Check and implement the process for cleaning of equipment as per the schedules.</li><li>4. Responsible for housekeeping and implementation of day to day cleaning of process area & clean room.</li><li>5. Preparation, review and approval of monthly Reports and BPRs BCRs, OOS, Deviation, investigations reports, validation protocols reports, validation reports.</li><li>6. Responsible for preparation of daily production planning and ensuring the same.</li><li>7. Production planning, ensuring that the batches are produced as per planning and meeting the dispatch targets.</li><li>8. Ensure proper utilization of equipment and manpower as and when required.</li><li>9. Planning and monitoring during execution of the process validation.</li><li>10. Manpower planning. Monitor the project modification activities.</li><li>11. Responsible to handle production processes.</li><li>12. Implementation of new technology w.r.t. process equipments or facility.</li><li>13. Supporting quality assurance team for DMF submission.</li><li>14. Executing and supervising training, validation, qualification and calibrations protocols.</li><li>15. To perform visual inspection and certification of cleaned equipment after product change over cleaning as per standard operating procedure.</li><li>CGMP:</li><li>1. Following departmental standard operating procedures (SOP) and providing suggestions for SOP simplification and any other improvements.</li><li>2. Making sure all the documents and checklist are verified before and after manufacturing.</li><li>3. Ensuring retention and destruction of records are maintained in a department.</li><li>4. Verifying status labeling of accessories, in-process instruments, containers, area & equipment.</li><li>5. Performing contemporaneous (on time) document entries.</li><li>EHS:</li><li>1. Following Environment, Health and Safety policies and practices.</li><li>2. Making sure personnel health, hygiene and organization practices are followed.</li><li>3. To conduct risk analysis of product, system, equipment, process as per standard procedure.</li><li>Training</li><li>1. Attaining training as per training need and providing training to sub-ordinates through available software of Learning Management System (LMS).</li></ul> at MSN Group
Medical Receptionist/Front Desk/Referral coordinator/ Patient Care Coordinator/MA at VERIMED Health Group of BradentonMedical Receptionist/Front Desk/Referral coordinator/ Patient Care Coordinator/MA at VERIMED Health Group of Bradenton