TOMONEKA L. NELSON
Sumter,SC
Summary
An advanced, dedicated and highly motivated Quality Assurance Supervisor with over 10 years of experience seeking to obtain a position associated with a company where I can utilize my advanced skills and apply my knowledge to help successfully enhance a company.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Technician
eVAC
Sumter, SC
11.2025 - Current
- Key Responsibilities:
• Conducted Laboratory Tests: Performed a variety of tests across seven labs to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications, including:
• Lab 1: Utilized Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) techniques to analyze samples for elemental signatures, measuring mass-to-charge ratios against known values.
• Lab 2: Measured the content of Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Hydrogen (ONH) and Carbon/Sulfur (CS) in materials to assess purity and quality.
• Labs 3 & 4: Conducted tests on the terbium layer of magnets, measuring magnetic moments, density, and B-H curves to ensure specifications were met.
• Lab 5: Developed a specialized separation agent to prevent adhesion between stacked magnets, enhancing storage and handling integrity.
• Lab 6: Evaluated adhesive bond integrity under simulated real-world conditions through drop tests, ensuring long-term durability of glued magnets.
• Lab 7: Analyzed B-H hysteresis loops of magnetic materials to determine key magnetic properties like coercivity, remanence, and hysteresis loss.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Becton & Dickinson
Sumter, SC
01.2017 - Current
- Ensure that Inspectors are adequately trained, and that manufactured product is inspected and conforms to defined product specifications
- Coordinates systems and procedure changes as authorized by Quality Audit Management
- Refer deviations from Quality Control specifications to the Quality Engineer/Quality Leader and/or Supervisor of manufacturing department/area
- Coordinate and guide the activities of in-process Inspectors daily
- Assure appropriate coverage to support production and plant validation efforts
- Train and coach associates in the performance of their responsibilities focusing on safety and conformance to BD requirements
- Complete administrative requirements as deemed necessary, including attendance exception reports and special projects
- Create reports and completes paperwork for the appropriate departments
- Supply all necessary documents/paperwork for inspections to Quality Associates
- Provide input and makes recommendations associated with quality inspectors related to selection, promotion, transfer, disciplinary actions, or discharge, as necessary.
Quality Assurance Technician
TreeHouse Foods
Columbia, SC
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Recruited, trained, and managed employees while communicating job expectations and enforcing policies and procedures
- Contributed information and analysis to determine strategic plans and reviews
- Implemented production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards
- Performed audits, identified, and resolved problems, determined, and recommended system improvements
- Developed quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses which identified critical control points and preventive measures, established critical limits, corrective actions, and verification procedures
- Maintained and improved product quality by investigating customer complaints and collaborating with management team to develop new product and engineering designs
- Prepared quality documentation and reports by collecting and analyzing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, recalls, corrective actions, and re-validations.
Education
MBA - Management
University of Phoenix
Columbia, SC 08.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Management - Management
University of Phoenix
Columbia, SC 08.2009 - 06.2012
Skills
- Corrective Action Planning
- Quality Inspection
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Training and mentoring
- Problem-solving skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Defect tracking
- Team Leadership
- Quality improvements
- Functional Testing
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt
Projects
Shingijtutsu
Duration: Two months
Technology used: SAP
- Collaborated on a project aimed at reducing testing frequency, improving efficiency, and minimizing costs.
- Analyzed existing testing processes to identify areas for optimization and streamlining.
- Implemented data-driven strategies that resulted in a significant reduction in testing cycles.
- Enhanced team collaboration by developing best practices and standardized testing procedures.
- Achieved a measurable decrease in overall project costs while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
- Presented findings and recommendations to stakeholders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Volunteer Experience
Midland Reading Consortium (MRC) Columbia, SC 2015-2017
Mentor
· Responsible for conducting reading interventions for students seeking literacy remediation.
· Conducted numerous reading assessments to help monitor students' reading level and guide further reading instruction.
· Created varied and engaging lesson plans to help build confident, independent readers.
· Designed individual lesson plans for each student based on assessments and each student’s needs.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Quote
"Keep chiseling at your dreams. The debris around you is your hard work."
Tomoneka L. Nelson
Achievements
- Test Reports and Documentation: Created and maintained detailed test reports and Standard Operating Instructions (SWIs) to enhance laboratory processes and training.
• Self-Learning and Adaptability: Independently learned to operate various testing devices without formal vendor training, demonstrating initiative and resourcefulness.
Additional Information
• Quality Control & Assurance: Strong understanding of quality control methodologies and laboratory procedures.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using advanced laboratory equipment and interpreting complex data.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize processes to enhance product quality.
Timeline
Quality Technician
eVAC
11.2025 - Current
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Becton & Dickinson
01.2017 - Current
MBA - Management
University of Phoenix
08.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Management - Management
University of Phoenix
08.2009 - 06.2012
Quality Assurance Technician
TreeHouse Foods
01.2007 - 01.2017