Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Voted Most Congenial
Timeline
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Samuel  Stephens

Samuel Stephens

Westminster,CO

Summary

Proven ability to train teams and enhance operational efficiency through strong communication and time management skills. Adept at developing standard operating procedures (SOP's) and ensuring adherence to safety protocols, driving continuous imports through both Food Production and BSL- 1, BSL -2, and BSL- 3 Biological Agents.

Experienced Quality Auditor with well-honed analytical skills with regulatory compliance auditing experience for thirteen years. Solution-focused professional highly-regarded among peers and supervisors in Food and Research industry. Skilled auditor who works diligently with all levels of peers, management and external authorities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

City Letter Carrier

United States Postal Service, USPS
08.2024 - Current
  • Collected mail from letter boxes on specific route both on foot and by vehicle.
  • Planned and cased mail in sequence of delivery for designated route.
  • Engaged customers with pleasant demeanor and offered to help with mail-related issues.
  • Delivered packages and mail to business and people in local area.

Quality Control Auditor

Hormel Foods Corporation
10.2020 - 06.2024
  • Monitored departmental forms for compliance to submissions rules and guidelines.
  • Compiled clinical research data into audit reports and shared with research teams and lead investigators.
  • Trained and reviewed work of junior personnel on departmental responsibilities.
  • Conducted organizational safety program reviews per department protocols.
  • Completed timely quality reports highlighting deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.

Quality Assurance Inspector

Home Chef
10.2019 - 10.2020
  • Recommended changes to assembly and production lines based on repeat product issues.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Oversaw maintenance, calibration and control of inspection, measuring and all test equipment.

Biological Laboratory Technician

Battelle Memorial Institute
01.2014 - 08.2019
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
  • Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

DeVry University
Decatur, GA
02-2010

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Great Oral Skills
  • Standard operating procedures development
  • Forklift operation expertise
  • Outstanding Time Management Skills
  • Proficient in HRIS management
  • Training and Development

Accomplishments

  • Achieved helping find cures to autoimmune and other diseases by working with the National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANES) with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Developed Standard Operational (SOP's) as a contractor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.)
  • Certified Quality Technician with a Six Sigma Yellow Belt and who practices great Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's.)

Certification

  • CQT - Certified Quality Technician
  • Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HAACP)
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • Forklift Certification (Prior to 2010.)

Voted Most Congenial

Voted Most Congenial by High School Peers (2000)

Timeline

City Letter Carrier

United States Postal Service, USPS
08.2024 - Current

Quality Control Auditor

Hormel Foods Corporation
10.2020 - 06.2024

Quality Assurance Inspector

Home Chef
10.2019 - 10.2020

Biological Laboratory Technician

Battelle Memorial Institute
01.2014 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

DeVry University