Sara Lockard
Redfield,AR
Summary
Proactive Senior Analyst specializing in Quality Control with extensive experience in analytical testing, equipment troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in data analysis, inventory management, and performance improvement. Bringing strong organizational abilities and a commitment to operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analyst
Heritage Environmental Services LLC
01.2018 - Current
- Created spreadsheets and other forms of documentation to accurately record and calculate analytical results.
- Troubleshot equipment adjustments to meet and maintain safety, output and quality expectations.
- Collaborated with supervision, and other personnel on quality and performance improvements.
- Communicated analysis results to various departments to effectively formulate products.
- Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
- Examined inoperative or malfunctioning production equipment to diagnose source of trouble.
- Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
- Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
- Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
- Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitored compliance and filing requirements in conjunction with staff and management.
- Monitored consumable laboratory supplies and replenished inventory to enable timely completion of testing activities.
- Prepared and standardized test equipment, test solutions and reagents to enable successful testing completion.
- Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Interviewed employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Investigated and resolved variances in inventory counts on monthly basis.
- Performed full inventory counts every week.
- Purchased new supplies in line with projections and current inventory levels.
- Collaborated with the procurement team to establish steady supply of inventory.
- Performed monthly compliance and safety audits.
- Established and maintained quality control standards.
- Created and oversaw safety, compliance, and procedure training programs for operations.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions for certifications within the lab.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
QC Analyst
NDX (Green Dental Lab)
08.2004 - 05.2016
- Developed and maintained quality assurance procedure documentation.
- Participated in departmental meetings to establish short- and long-term strategy.
- Administered internal quality audits and assessed results to inform corrective action measures.
- Created and revised procedures, checklists and job aids to reduce errors.
- Performed standard first article inspections and random sampling inspections to verify adherence to customer standards.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Read prescriptions and specifications and examined models and impressions in order to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
- Constructed artificial metal and porcelain teeth with attractive finishes and durable frameworks.
- Verified appliance conformance with specifications and accuracy of occlusion using micrometers, articulators, and other tools.
- Tested completed appliances for functionality before shipping them to patients or dental offices.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Reduced stock shortages by closely monitoring inventory levels and promptly ordering necessary supplies.
Education
Business Management
UACCB
Batesville, ARMedical- EMT/Paramedic
ASU
08.2003
Skills
- Chemical Inventory Management
- Quality Control Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Compliance
- Records Management
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Analytical Thinking
- Time management abilities
- Inventory Oversight
Timeline
Senior Analyst
Heritage Environmental Services LLC
01.2018 - Current
QC Analyst
NDX (Green Dental Lab)
08.2004 - 05.2016
Business Management
UACCB
Medical- EMT/Paramedic
ASU
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