Kia Montgomery
Mobile
Summary
Highly motivated and diligent Data Scientist with significant background in data evaluation and management. Expert in gathering, organizing and analyzing complex data in order to solve business needs. Maintains an advanced understanding of statistical and other analytical techniques with skills in machine learning and large dataset management. Demonstrates success in identifying relationships and building solutions to business problems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Quality Master Data Specialist
L'Oreal USA
10.2021 - Current
- Release finished products for distribution and maintain quality master data at the plant level.
- Master data entry to extend bulk and raw material formula codes for the plant, create inspection plans, and route Bill of Materials (BOMs).
- Coordinated document exchange between departments, contractors, suppliers, and customers.
- Perform tasks involving the distribution of technical documents from DGO, R&I, and Technical Packaging to the plant.
- Strengthened system efficiency by identifying lagging operational processes and implementing optimal solutions.
- Review and update data and database information to maintain accurate records.
- Assist with the modification of databases to meet needs and goals determined during planning process.
- Assist with the implementation of new solution frameworks for business intelligence projects.
- Audit master data for accuracy and errors and make necessary modifications.
- Collaborate with regulatory, logistics, finance, and packaging teams to troubleshoot data entry issues for production.
Senior Chemist
L'Oreal USA
04.2018 - 10.2021
- Ordered, calibrated, troubleshot and maintained laboratory equipment in good working order.
- Performed techniques such as HPLC, GC, TOC and UV/VIS on assays and related substances.
- Analyzed and interpreted laboratory data.
- Completed physical, qualitative and quantitative tests.
- Prepared and reviewed documentation and SOPs.
- Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress and optimize profitability.
- Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
- Carried out laboratory tests and experiments to analyze, identify and isolate chemical compounds.
- Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
- Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
- Assisted with collecting, identifying and packaging hazardous and non-hazardous waste products to comply with regulations.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges.
- Applied innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results.
- Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences/Cosmetic Science
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA12-2009
Skills
- Data Management and Analysis
- Programming Languages: Python, SQL, R, Excel
- API Integration
- Data Modeling
- Machine Learning
- Manufacturing Process Optimization
- Master Data Governance
- Quality Assurance (QA)/ Quality Control (QC)
- Data Visualization Tools (Power Bi)
- Process Improvement Methodologies
- Budgeting and Cost Tracking
- Agile Methodologies
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Regulatory Compliance (ISO, FDA)
- Stakeholder Communication
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives and
Activations
Certification
- IBM Data Science Professional Certificate - IBM.
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM) - Scrum.org.
Timeline
Senior Quality Master Data Specialist
L'Oreal USA
10.2021 - Current
Senior Chemist
L'Oreal USA
04.2018 - 10.2021
- IBM Data Science Professional Certificate - IBM.
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM) - Scrum.org.
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences/Cosmetic Science
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Grambling State University
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