Kimberly Boxie
Cockeysville,MD
Summary
Reliable, efficient, and detail-oriented seasoned Aseptic Operations Expert/Certified Pharmacy Technician with strong mechanical aptitude with over 13 years experience and strong leadership skills. Well-versed in all aspects of aseptic pharma operations. Expert in automated and manual media fills, executed more than 32 media fills. Also experienced in process validations, and sterile IV compounds within fast-paced, high-volume settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aseptic Manufacturing Operations Supervisor
Pharmaceuticals International
Hunt Valley, Maryland
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored daily production schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks and accurate data entry.
- Identified areas of improvement within the manufacturing process and developed solutions to increase efficiency.
- Conducted periodic performance reviews of staff members to identify areas of improvement or commendations for outstanding work.
- Maintained a clean working environment by adhering to 5S principles including sorting, straightening, shining, standardizing and sustaining.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for employees in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Performed regular inspections of equipment to detect potential malfunctions or breakdowns before they occur.
- Supervised and coordinated production activities in the manufacturing plant to ensure safe, efficient and effective operations.
- Provided guidance and training to new hires on proper operation of machinery, safety protocols, and quality assurance standards.
- Responsible for managing the workflow to ensure production success, maintaining sterility of ISO class 5,7,and 8, bulk IV admixtures, sterile compounding, inventory control, and sample collection in dynamic conditions.
- Training new hires on how they can best serve the team of employees. 1:1 coaching, counseling, reviews, training, and annual reviews. 5-18 direct reports. Assisted with SOP revisions, process validations, schedule updates, quality control, quality assurance, facilities and engineering, and document control.
Pharmacy Technician II
Jubilant Radiopharma
Houston, TX
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Ensure minimum waste with preventive and breakdown maintenance as per the standard procedure
- Maintained safety with minimum spillage and wastage of the material
- Execution of planned maintenance to achieve Zero breakdown, Zero defect, and Zero accident
- Maintained and implemented Inventory management/control
- Maintained and implemented radiation safety/monitoring
- Ensured optimum work environments through environmental monitoring
- Ensured product standards through quality control testing
- Dosed over 2000 patients through sterile IV compounding
- Implemented packing and shipping of finished drug products in accordance with DOT and IATA regulations
- Ge/Ga68 generator breakdown in accordance with state, federal, and national regulations.
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing of Ga68 radioactive therapeutic PET/PSMA/Locametz drug products
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Ordered drugs from wholesalers as needed and maintained records of incoming shipments.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Participated in 4 media fills
Sterile Manufactering Operator Supervisor
Empower Pharmacy
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Implemented and maintained stability of ISO class 5,7, and 8 areas.
- Developed and implemented over 300 automated bulk IV admixtures with sterile compounding.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Analyzed data from various reports to identify areas of improvement in operations processes.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees in the manufacturing area.
- Coordinated with other departments such as Quality Assurance, Facilities for smooth functioning of operations.
- Monitored and developed inventory levels/control to ensure sufficient target inventory levels (TIL).
- Resolved operational issues quickly and efficiently while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Documented and submitted employee attendance and work-hours
- Operated autoclaves, depyrogenation ovens, lyophilizers, blenders, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related machinery.
- Participated in 14 automated and manual media fills and process validations
- Troubleshot and diagnosed equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Evaluated current workflows and processes for potential improvements in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Identified opportunities for process optimization and initiated changes accordingly.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Coordinated daily production activities and ensured efficient utilization of resources.
Lead Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
06.2012 - 09.2021
- Ensured that all compounds met safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
- 1:1 coaching, counseling, and training
- Assisted PIC with hiring, workflow, annual reviews, Covid testing, immunization, and patient needs.
- Assisted in the training of new pharmacy technicians and provided feedback on their performance.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated prescription information as needed.
- Ensured that all medications were stored properly, following safety protocols.
- Reviewed orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions related to prescriptions, insurance coverage.
- Oversaw inventory management processes such as ordering, stocking, tracking expiration dates.
- Conducted regular audits of drug inventories to detect any discrepancies or irregularities.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the pharmacy department including staffing schedules.
- Advised physicians on proper dosages and forms of medicines based on individual needs.
- Interpreted physician's instructions accurately when preparing prescriptions.
- Dispensed appropriate medications while adhering to all state laws governing controlled substances.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
- Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
- Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Received, transcribed, reviewed, dispensed and labeled over 400 prescriptions daily.
- Directed and supervised team of 8 employees in daily operations.
Senior Environmental Technician
Avella Specialty Pharmacy
Houston, TX
04.2018 - 05.2019
Covid
- Participated in 6 media fills and process validations
- Collected samples from each batch for testing according to standard procedures.
- Operated autoclaves, depyrogenation ovens, lyophilizers, blenders and other related machinery.
- Provided technical support regarding operation of filling machines and other sterilization equipment.
- Also responsible for training all new hires on cGMP standards of sterile downing and good hand hygiene hand-washing.
- Implemented over 400 503B automated and manual fills
- Performed air monitoring activities such as stack testing, particulate matter measurements and volatile organic compound testing.
- Maintained records associated with field work activities including sample logs, chain-of-custody documents, laboratory results.
- Managed inventory of supplies needed for environmental sampling activities.
- Provided training to personnel regarding proper handling of hazardous materials.
- Maintained detailed records of all validations performed, including results of tests conducted.
- Executed daily cleaning, sanitizing and sterilization activities in accordance with GMP requirements.
Compounder
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
03.2015 - 08.2017
- Conducted visual inspection for particle contamination in accordance with SOPs.
- Participated in 8 media fills and process validations
- Implemented over 500 bulk IV sterile fills
- product labeling, sterile compounding, inventory control, sample collecting in dynamic conditions, and product inspection.
- Researched new technologies to improve existing processes.
- Collected samples from each batch for testing according to standard procedures.
- Maintained a clean work environment at all times and followed 5S principles strictly.
- Trained personnel on proper techniques for mixing medications and using compounding equipment.
- Calibrated equipment used in the compounding process.
- Cleaned and maintained sterility of manufacturing areas as needed to maintain a safe working environment.
- Maintained accurate records of sterilization processes, including time, temperature, pressure and other parameters.
- Conducted quality assurance tests on processed items to verify sterility levels were maintained per guidelines.
- Participated in regular training sessions related to new technology or changes in regulations affecting sterile processing operations.
- Monitored the performance of the sterile fill line ensuring compliance with established standards.
Education
Pharmacy License, Pharmacy -
Remington College-Houston Campus
Houston, TX10.2010
Skills
- US Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Microsoft Excel
- Sterile Compounding
- Quality Control
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Manufacturing Process Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Aseptic Technique
- US Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Drug Inventory Management
- Quality Assurance and Control
- New Hire Onboarding
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Troubleshooting Malfunctioning Equipment
- Team Development
- Performance Management
- Budget Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Staff Training
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Documentation Skills
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Process Implementation
- Risk Management
- Training and Mentoring
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- Texas State Board of Pharmacy, 11/2012, 11/2024, 183602
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), 09/2015, 09/2025, 10094431
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Aseptic Manufacturing Operations Supervisor
Pharmaceuticals International
09.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician II
Jubilant Radiopharma
07.2022 - 09.2023
Sterile Manufactering Operator Supervisor
Empower Pharmacy
06.2019 - 04.2022
Senior Environmental Technician
Avella Specialty Pharmacy
04.2018 - 05.2019
Compounder
QuVa Pharma, Inc.
03.2015 - 08.2017
Lead Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
06.2012 - 09.2021
Pharmacy License, Pharmacy -
Remington College-Houston Campus