Keyla Ilievski
Group Leader Chemistry Lab.
Rochester,NY
Summary
Team-oriented group leader with proven leadership and motivational skills successful in helping group members achieve business goals. Respectful and clear communicator focused on enhancing teamwork and collaboratively addressing challenges with logical approaches. Skilled in building relationships and enhancing employee satisfaction to drive work performance. Skilled Production Worker offering many years of experience in research, development and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Group Leader Chemistry Lab
Bausch And Lomb
Rochester, NY
12.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage.
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Improved team morale and retention through recognition and reward programs.
- Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain project progress.
- Prepared, calibrated, and monitored production levels to achieve targets.
- Research on raw materials and other materials that didn't meet specs.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Monomer preparation for different product to support production plant.
- Report writing and Leader of GEMBA project to improve the lab.
Document Specialist
Bausch And Lomb
Tampa, FL
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Transmitted documents, organized revisions and tracked changes.
- Prepared digital files, physical documents and work requests in compliance with company guidelines.
- Completed transmittal logs and stored in files for specified durations.
- Built and updated diverse documents, charts, tables and mail merges using various programs.
- Converted documents to meet needs of individual personnel or projects.
- Proofread filenames, titles and submittal details to streamline submittal and avoid rejection.
- Used Adobe Acrobat, Blue Beam and ProjectWise for document management and enhancements.
- Liaised with project teams, vendors and third parties on documentation flow, handover and project close-out.
- Coordinated document exchange between departments, contractors, suppliers and customers.
- Wrote all work instructions and SOP's for the new production lines.
Scientist I
Bausch And Lomb
Rochester, NY
05.2014 - 06.2021
- Monthly report writing of all experiments and kept with accuracy laboratory notebook with details and accuracy.
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Evaluated and implemented new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve quality and robustness of sample analysis.
- Prioritized project tasks after discussions with polymer chemistry department team.
- Conducted moderately complex analysis to support process development.
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Performed repetitive research tests in clinical environment in a organic chemistry lab.
- Contact lenses formulator for Kalifilcon A product.
- Limited testing for new lenses formulations.
- Contributor in 4 patents that where completed in the research of polymer chemistry team.
- Consulted with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions and determine computational strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of all methods and research conducted and wrote in-depth medical reports.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Engineer Technician IV
Bausch And Lomb
Rochester, NY
08.2003 - 03.2021
- Read and interpreted technical drawings, and computer-generated reports.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
- Implemented diagrams, and written, and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues.
- Implemented quality assurance procedures to minimize non-conformances.
- Drafted technical reports and documentation for engineering projects.
- Conducted research and gathered data on engineering components and systems.
- Assisted with design and implementation of new engineering processes and procedures to optimize productivity.
- Provided technical support for engineering projects to support accuracy and deadline management.
- Troubleshot and resolved engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.
- Attended training committees that wrote training modules for equipment operation and testing.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Everglades University
Boca Raton, FL 01.2022 - 12.2022
MBA - Human Resources Management
Everglades University
Boca Raton, FL 08.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry & Quality Management
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY 08.2016 - 12.2018
Certification
Certified Yellow Belt, Bausch and Lomb
Timeline
Certified Yellow Belt, Bausch and Lomb
04-2023
Group Leader Chemistry Lab
Bausch And Lomb
12.2022 - Current
MBA - Project Management
Everglades University
01.2022 - 12.2022
Document Specialist
Bausch And Lomb
07.2021 - 11.2022
MBA - Human Resources Management
Everglades University
08.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry & Quality Management
Rochester Institute of Technology
08.2016 - 12.2018
Scientist I
Bausch And Lomb
05.2014 - 06.2021
Engineer Technician IV
Bausch And Lomb
08.2003 - 03.2021
Similar Profiles
Jamie MangoneJamie Mangone
Territory Manager/Field Sales Trainer at Bausch and Lomb, Vision CareTerritory Manager/Field Sales Trainer at Bausch and Lomb, Vision Care
Ifeanyi OledigboIfeanyi Oledigbo
Manufacturing Group Lead at Bausch and LombManufacturing Group Lead at Bausch and Lomb
Jenny Ashworth TseayoJenny Ashworth Tseayo
National IOL and Viscoelastic Product Specialist at Bausch and LombNational IOL and Viscoelastic Product Specialist at Bausch and Lomb
Dorea BerhouniDorea Berhouni
Déléguée médicale at Laboratoire Bausch et LombDéléguée médicale at Laboratoire Bausch et Lomb
EMILY BEMISEMILY BEMIS
Research and Policy Analyst at The Children's AgendaResearch and Policy Analyst at The Children's Agenda