Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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LORI A. BIGLER

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Quality Director

E & E Foods, Inc.
01.2021 - Current

National QA Manager

World Class Distribution
01.2012 - 01.2021

Quality Specialist & Consultant

PSQS
01.2011 - 01.2012

Manager, Quality Assurance/R&D/HR

Seattle Chocolate Co
01.2008 - 01.2011

Quality Assurance

Oberto Sausage Co
01.2007 - 01.2008

Manager, Quality Assurance

Trident Seafoods, Corp
01.2001 - 01.2006

Education

MS - Food Safety

Michigan State University
Ann Arbor, MI
05-2021

SQF Practitioner certification -

Silliker
Seattle, WA
01.2010

HACCP certification -

USDC
Seattle, WA
01.2001

BS - Chemistry

Seattle University
Seattle, WA
01.1997

AAS - Chemistry

Edmonds Community College
Edmonds, WA
01.1995

Skills

  • Root cause analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Time management
  • Project management
  • CAPA reporting
  • Supplier management
  • Problem solving
  • Documentation control
  • Continuous improvement
  • Performance monitoring

Accomplishments

  • Third party audit scores of 97% or higher achieved for five consecutive years.
  • Obtained Organic, SQF and BRC certifications upon initial audit inspection.
  • R&D program manager, bringing ideas from paper to final manufactured product.

Timeline

Corporate Quality Director

E & E Foods, Inc.
01.2021 - Current

National QA Manager

World Class Distribution
01.2012 - 01.2021

Quality Specialist & Consultant

PSQS
01.2011 - 01.2012

Manager, Quality Assurance/R&D/HR

Seattle Chocolate Co
01.2008 - 01.2011

Quality Assurance

Oberto Sausage Co
01.2007 - 01.2008

Manager, Quality Assurance

Trident Seafoods, Corp
01.2001 - 01.2006

HACCP certification -

USDC

BS - Chemistry

Seattle University

AAS - Chemistry

Edmonds Community College

MS - Food Safety

Michigan State University

SQF Practitioner certification -

Silliker
LORI A. BIGLER