Kimberly Garcia
Hazel Green,AL
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
United Plating, Inc.
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Reviews and analyzes shipping and receiving documentation
- Participates in the inspection of finished products to meet all required dimensional and visual characteristics
- Uses test equipment such as gauges and calipers as needed to verify parts are in conformance to specifications
- Reports discrepancies to the Quality Control Manager
- Manages document control procedure for the Quality department
- Understands and follows pertinent policies and procedures relative to all assigned duties and responsibilities
- Practices, promotes, and follows company safety standards
- Reads and interprets blue prints, drawings, and other specifications
- Sets forth audit policies and procedural compliance to current standards
JBS Foods/Pilgrims Pride
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Processed product using tools, manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim's product standards according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations
- Observed equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns
- Cleaned and organized work area
- Trained others with the skills and knowledge gained from position
- Observed all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies
- Maintained a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promoted an environment that worked effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams
- Recognized and acted on incidents and safety risks
- Consistently practiced and enforced safe work habits and drove those habits throughout the organization
- Participated in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma
- Followed all company animal welfare guidelines
- Performed other duties as assigned
Private contractor/Homemaker
Self employed/unemployed
Hazel Green, AL
12.2015 - 08.2022
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Identified areas requiring improvement in order to optimize productivity.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
- Created detailed reports outlining project progress and results.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratory
Shreveport, LA
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Determined optimal strategies benefiting both the team and organization.
- Oversaw controlled substance inventories related to manufacturing, imports, and exports for compliance with registrations.
- Managed real-time updates of inventory activities and facilitated consistent ARCOS reporting.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with departments including Sales & Marketing, R&D, Clinical Research, Purchasing, Materials Management and Manufacturing to assess Schedule I and II substance requirements.
- Collaborated with management, Security, and Customer Service on investigative efforts and corrective actions.
- Verified completeness and accuracy of lists, ensuring comprehensive details like product description, substance content, destruction date and method.
Senior DEA Compliance Specialist
Endo Pharmaceuticals
Huntsville, AL
08.2011 - 12.2014
- Executed DEA 222 order forms for signature by an authorized attorney, ensuring compliance with Manufacturer and Importer DEA registrations.
- Coordinated with DEA for necessary compliance issues.
- Facilitated cross-functional development by educating staff on compliance procedures.
- Carried out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures, state, federal and local laws, including safety and cGMP regulations.
Office Manager
Garcia Construction
Hazel Green, AL
04.1996 - 08.2008
- Organized and maintained comprehensive record-keeping systems.
- Organized workforce scheduling.
- Oversaw daily activities and performance of a team of three or more employees.
- Facilitated efficient and compliant payroll operations.
- Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
Education
BS - Criminal Justice
Faulkner University
MS - Justice and Public Safety
Auburn University-Montgomery
Skills
- Microsoft Suite
- Quality and Document Control
- Organization
- Data management
- Task prioritization
- Team management
- Multitasking
- Self-Directed
Activities
- Liaised with external local agencies to include Partnership for a Drug Free America, Huntsville Police Department, Madison County Police Department and Madison City Police Department and attended meetings to participate in drug take back programs to allow the public to dispose of controlled drugs safely and effectively as well as participated in education days to educate younger children on the dangers of prescription drugs.
- Coordinated and Participated with local food banks to help provide necessities to the needy as well as stocking food pantries and serving families in need.
Timeline
United Plating, Inc.
06.2023 - 12.2024
JBS Foods/Pilgrims Pride
09.2022 - 01.2023
Private contractor/Homemaker
Self employed/unemployed
12.2015 - 08.2022
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratory
08.2015 - 11.2015
Senior DEA Compliance Specialist
Endo Pharmaceuticals
08.2011 - 12.2014
Office Manager
Garcia Construction
04.1996 - 08.2008
BS - Criminal Justice
Faulkner University
MS - Justice and Public Safety
Auburn University-Montgomery