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, good manufacturing practices (GMP's), Quality skills in both the Food Production Industry and while working within various Laboratories.
Experienced Quality Auditor with well-honed analytical skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
City Letter Carrier
United States Postal Service, USPS
Boulder, CO
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
Tucker, GA
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.
- Conducted organizational safety program reviews per department protocols.
- Completed timely quality reports highlighting deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
- Conducted comprehensive quality audits to ensure compliance with company standards and regulations.
Quality Assurance Inspector
Home Chef
Lithonia, GA
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
Atlanta, GA
01.2014 - 08.2019
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- 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.
Biological Products Courier
American Type Culture Collection ATCC
Lawrenceville, GA
10.2010 - 01.2014
- Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
- Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
- Delivered BSL-1, BSL-2 and BSL-3 Biological Cultures in coolers full of dry ice to various research Laboratories.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
DeVry University
Decatur, GA02-2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Manufacturing /Warehouse Skills
- Laboratory
- Training and Development Skills
- FDA Regulations
- GMP
- SOP'S
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.)
Certification
- CQT - Certified Quality Technician
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HAACP)
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Forklift Certification (Prior to 2010.)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
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
Biological Products Courier
American Type Culture Collection ATCC
10.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
DeVry University
Voted Most Congenial
Voted Most Congenial by High School Peers (2000)
Employee of the Month of the month 2022, 2007, 2004
Great writing skills, typing skills, reading skills, creative thinking skills