Sasa Simic
Saint Petersburg,FL
Summary
Dynamic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator with expertise in hazardous materials handling and a strong commitment to good manufacturing practices at Catalent Pharma Solutions. Proven ability to prioritize tasks and solve problems effectively, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations while maintaining data integrity and product quality.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator
Catalent Pharma Solutions
10.2017 - 06.2025
- Work in small teams to achieve daily production needs as set by management. Maintaining a proper GMP work environment to manufacture gelatin as per SOP's.
- Acquire raw materials for batch manufacturing using pallet jacks
- Weigh off raw materials using floor and table scales.
- Transfer raw materials into reactors for batch manufacturing.
- Setup various machine for batch running including water jacketed reactors, mixing vassals, encapsulation machines, capsule washing and grading machines.
- Operate machines by controlling temperature, speed and pressure as required by batch instructions. Trouble shoot and perform change overs as needed.
- Collect and perform test on samples through out the manufacturing process.
- Document and steps performed as required by company policy and FDA/DEA regulations.
Thermoforming Press Operator
Proto Corporation
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Reviewed job specifications prior to setting up molding machines to determine appropriate time and temperature settings.
- Selected and installed molding beds for each set up and change over.
- Operated molding machine by feeding raw PVC sheets into a bed that would press the sheet onto a heated cast.
- Adjusted control settings to manage temperature and operating speed along with machine troubleshooting as needed.
Grocery Clerk
Publix
07.2012 - 10.2016
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Collected shopping carts from parking lot and returned to stand to keep lot organized.
Sales Associate
Blockbuster Video
2007 - 2011
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases and rentals.
- Engaged with customers to assist them on movie and video game selection.
- Stocked merchandise, movies, video games, and processed returns.
- Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
Team Member
Arby's
2005 - 2007
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Prepared salads, drinks, sides and sandwiches for customers.
Education
GED -
Lakewood High
St. Petersburg, FLSkills
- Hazardous materials handling
- Raw material analysis
- Documentation review
- Product inspection
- Good manufacturing practices
- Data integrity
- Computer literacy
- Teamwork
- Task prioritization
- Detail orientation
- Problem-solving
Languages
Croatian
English
Interests
- Reading
- Video Gaming
- Drawing
- History
- Road Trips
- Documentaries and Lectures
Timeline
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operator
Catalent Pharma Solutions
10.2017 - 06.2025
Thermoforming Press Operator
Proto Corporation
02.2017 - 09.2017
Grocery Clerk
Publix
07.2012 - 10.2016
Sales Associate
Blockbuster Video
2007 - 2011
Team Member
Arby's
2005 - 2007
GED -
Lakewood High
patient first award
Catalents version of the employee of the year award. I was given this award for my contributions in developing off a new drug by going above and beyond. Multiple 16 to 18 hours days and completing operation alone that usually would involve multiple people I believe earned me the award.