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Kimberly Proto

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Results-driven Quality Assurance Specialist with a proven track record at Marq Labs, dedicated to ensuring quality and accuracy. Excelling at fostering relationships across departments, and building a Quality culture. Recognized for enhancing compliance through effective training and process standardization, significantly improving operational efficiency and quality outcomes. Demonstrates strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to new environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Specialist

Marq Labs
05.2022 - Current
  • Provided Daily Quality Assurance Support for manufacturing processes through review and collaboration with other internal department supervisors.
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
  • Review Manufacturing records and identify Non-Conformances, conducting CAPA activities as needed.
  • Mentored junior QA specialists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Educated and provided training to employees on specific QA standards as well as cGMP regulations and it's importance.
  • Author, review, and revise Standard Operating Procedures and reporting documentation to maintain site and product compliance.

Quality Manager

Music City Laboratories
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Developed Quality Management System from the ground up as a start up manufacturer.
  • Customer facing production liaison for all Contract Manufacturing needs.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
  • Provided training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
  • Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
  • Drove process standardization by creating and implementing SOPs, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced deviations.

Quality Assurance Specialist

Natural Essentials, Inc.
11.2018 - 01.2020
  • Daily Quality Support in the manufacturing processes through collaboration with
  • Completed all Annual Product Reviews for OTC production.
  • Conducted root cause analyses for identified issues, leading to targeted corrective actions that improved overall process effectiveness.
  • Full responsibility of testing submissions and records, with validation activity.
  • Batch formulary review and release to manufacturing facility.

Education

Kent State University
Kent, OH

Skills

  • Detail-oriented
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Quality system implementation
  • Issue resolution
  • Correction action planning
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinker, Resolution Minded

Timeline

Quality Assurance Specialist

Marq Labs
05.2022 - Current

Quality Manager

Music City Laboratories
01.2020 - 05.2022

Quality Assurance Specialist

Natural Essentials, Inc.
11.2018 - 01.2020

Kent State University
Kimberly Proto