Detail-oriented Leader with over 7 years of experience in quality systems, laboratory operations, and leadership in manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in performance management, quality improvement, cleaning validation, and SOP development. Strong team leader with a focus on compliance, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Lead
MycoWorks
Union, SC
07.2023 - 07.2025
Lead and manage a cross-functional team to uphold and improve quality standards across production processes.
Conduct performance reviews and provide developmental feedback to direct reports.
Proactively identify areas for quality improvement and implement practical, team-driven solutions.
Support cleaning validation activities to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.
Author standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory testing and quality workflows.
Quality Control Laboratory Technician II
PL Developments
Clinton, SC
11.2017 - 06.2023
Performed routine and non-routine testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
Ensured strict adherence to cGMP, SOPs, and FDA guidelines in all lab procedures.
Documented and reported test results accurately for batch release and compliance.
Supported investigations and deviation reports by providing laboratory data and insight.
Collaborated with production and quality assurance teams to resolve quality concerns.
Certified Surgical Technician
Greenville Healthcare System Hospital/Prisma
Greenville, South Carolina
04.2019 - 07.2019
Assisted surgical teams in preparing operating rooms and sterilizing instruments.
Managed surgical supplies and ensured availability during procedures.
Monitored patient comfort and safety throughout surgical processes.
Implemented best practices for infection control within surgical environments.
Collaborated with nurses to maintain optimal workflow during surgeries.
Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Observed approved sterilization techniques to ensure aseptic conditions.
Prepared operating rooms by setting up sterile field and equipment.
Communicated effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists and other personnel involved in the operation process.
Maintained proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology/Technologist