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Work History
Education
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SHANNON LARKIN

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

Seeking the position of Quality Operations Technician in which I can demonstrate leadership capabilities, knowledge and experience to expand on the company's successes. With this opportunity I plan to take on challenges and responsibilities for growth and advancement within Zoetis. Am a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. I am a dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude with the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Formulation Coordinator

Zoetis
10.2021 - Current
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
  • Used job-related software to draft and finalize written correspondence and documentation.
  • Utilized proactive communication abilities to resolve employment-related disputes.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with managers.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Participated in workshops to enhance personal growth and professional development.

Formulation Specialist

Zoetis
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Formulation specialist in OSD (Oral Solid Dose) manufacturing
  • Assisted in IQ/OQ's, Demo lots, troubleshooting, minor machine repair and improvising ideas for better run efficiency
  • Worked with other formulation operators as well as engineering to develop appropriate procedures such as OJT's, SOP's and Batch Record review
  • Completed sampling tests required by engineer
  • Worked in various areas of OSD Phase 1 & 2 and Chewable
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.

Lead/Operation Specialist

Pfizer
04.2020 - 10.2021
  • Responsible for managing inventory, maintenance and replacement of operational equipment, optimizing processes, overseeing the operations team, and liaising with leadership
  • Assisted in leading two departments, Powders Packaging as well as Liquid Semi Solids
  • Led morning/afternoon meetings, assisted in hiring process, trained colleagues, updated/revised SOP's and wrote job aids
  • Proficient in SAP, MBR and PEPS
  • Assisted in setup, diagnosing and troubleshooting issues.

Packaging Technician 6

Pfizer
10.2015 - 04.2020
  • Senior Packaging Technician on 2nd shift
  • Responsible for operating, adjusting, cleaning and setting up equipment to maintain quality, safety and regulatory standards
  • Perform line clearances, inspections, cleaning, equipment set-ups and critical challenges
  • Proficient and knowledgeable in SAP and MBR
  • Able to diagnose issues, troubleshooting, and familiar with most labelers.

Inspect/Packaging Operator

Manpower (on-site @Pfizer, Inc.)
06.2014 - 06.2015
  • Performed necessary functions to convert pharmaceutical products into packaged pharmaceutical products
  • Monitored and performed tasks required to complete the packaging of the product
  • Constantly inspected during all functions to assure proper quality.

Education

Applied Science - Psychology (Major) -

KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE/WMU
Kalamazoo, MI

Applied Science - Sociology (Minor) -

KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE/WMU
Kalamazoo, MI

High School Diploma -

Loy Norrix High school
Kalamazoo, MI

Skills

    • Document Management
    • Staff Supervision
    • Data Entry
    • Schedule Management
    • Best Practices Implementation
    • Document Control
    • Scheduling
      • Decision Making
      • Team Leadership
      • Task Prioritization
      • Effective Communication
      • Quality Assurance
      • Information Collection

Affiliations

United States Army, 88M Motor Transportation/Combat Life Saver, 12/2014, Present

Timeline

Formulation Coordinator

Zoetis
10.2021 - Current

Formulation Specialist

Zoetis
11.2020 - 10.2021

Lead/Operation Specialist

Pfizer
04.2020 - 10.2021

Packaging Technician 6

Pfizer
10.2015 - 04.2020

Inspect/Packaging Operator

Manpower (on-site @Pfizer, Inc.)
06.2014 - 06.2015

Applied Science - Psychology (Major) -

KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE/WMU

Applied Science - Sociology (Minor) -

KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE/WMU

High School Diploma -

Loy Norrix High school
SHANNON LARKIN