VICTORIA REESE
Pittsfield,USA
Summary
Developed extensive knowledge of scientific processes within medical laboratories and the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. Oversaw quality standards while managing daily operations tied to clinical trials and drug production. Contributed insights during decision-making processes when quality challenges emerged, utilizing expertise in good documentation practices (GDP).
Overview
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Certification
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11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quality Shop Floor Specialist
Sharp Sterile Manufacturing
Lee, MA
05.2026 - Current
- Oversaw daily floor operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency across production lines.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and recommend strategic adjustments as needed.
- Conducted comprehensive floor assessments, recommending appropriate solutions for clients'' specific needs.
- Maximized floor life by diligently performing routine inspections and maintenance activities as needed.
- Proactively addressed potential issues before they escalated into more significant problems requiring expensive repairs or replacements.
QA Shopfloor specialist II
SHARP Sterile Manufacturing
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with established SSM protocols and procedures. This role involves monitoring and verifying production processes to maintain adherence to quality standards, thereby ensuring the consistent manufacture of products in accordance with documented specifications and regulatory requirements. The primary objective is to uphold product quality through comprehensive supervision and validation of all manufacturing activities conducted at SSM.
Processor
Microbac Laboratories
Lee, MA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted with water cultures around the area to detect whether E. coli or Total coliform is present in the water sample which could make sample contaminated. I was responsible for each client that dropped a water sample off to the laboratory. Having knowledge of any bacteria that may be present or not, also responsible for other samples that need to be tested for other chemicals. Which in that case needs to be sent to another Microbac laboratory that has the resources for that testing.
Lab Processor and microbiology
Berkshire Medical Center Laboratory
Pittsfield
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Hospital located in Pittsfield Ma; specimens will come to the lab from inpatient and outpatient locations. I am responsible, when they come, they need to be processed, labeled, and sent to specific departments depending on the test. These specimens will then get set up and result.
Education
Bachelor's - biology/health science
Massachusetts college of Liberal Arts
05.2020
Skills
- Processing and setting up Microbiology specimens such as, plating cultures, Gram stains, Centrifuge, and loading specimens
- Proficiency in Registration, Microsoft word PowerPoint, Outlook Softtech, Meditech, Expanse, Risk management/decision making, Proficient problem-solving and decision making
- Quality risk assessment
- CAPA management
- Quality management systems
- Preventive action planning
- Internal auditing
- ISO 9001 compliance
- FDA regulations
- Six sigma methodologies
- Software quality assurance
- GMP compliance
- Quality auditing
- Problem-solving skills
- Quality improvements
Certification
Overview: Six sigma and the organization authorized by SkillUp EdTech offered through Coursera, Clinical Trials data management and Quality Assurance authorized by John Hopkins University offered through Coursera, Quality Management Systems- Project strategies and techniques CPD certified by Alison Empower yourself, and ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Quality Assurance & Competence CPD certified by Alison Empower yourself. Data integrity and CAPA mastery badge from canvas credentials.
Timeline
Senior Quality Shop Floor Specialist
Sharp Sterile Manufacturing
05.2026 - Current
QA Shopfloor specialist II
SHARP Sterile Manufacturing
01.2022 - Current
Processor
Microbac Laboratories
01.2021 - 01.2022
Lab Processor and microbiology
Berkshire Medical Center Laboratory
01.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor's - biology/health science
Massachusetts college of Liberal Arts