YOLANDA PRESSWOOD
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with 20+ years of extensive experience excelling in product formulation and quality assurance. Proven ability to develop standard operating procedures and maintain equipment effectively. Strong commitment to health and safety compliance, coupled with excellent training and leadership skills, ensures operational excellence in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Formulation Technician
Meridian Medical Technologies
Brentwood , MO
05.2017 - Current
- Provided training to new technicians on proper operation of laboratory equipment.
- Formulate and filter drug products.
- Clean and assemble machine parts for the assembly line.
- Gown aseptically to filter the product.
Production Operator
Nestle Purina PetCare
Fort Dodge , IA
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Complied with all relevant health and safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Make and chunk dog and cat food.
- Perform a viscosity sample of gravy.
- Visual inspection for the quality of the product.
Production Operator
Fort Dodge School District
Fort Dodge, IA
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
- Operated copiers, phone systems, and computers.
- Sent outgoing mail with information and attachments as needed.
- Used spreadsheets, word processing, and database management.
SVP Production Operator
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc.
Fort Dodge , IA
06.2006 - 03.2015
- Developed standard operating procedures for various production processes.
- Operated production equipment to manufacture products according to specifications.
- Performed minor repairs on machines when needed using hand tools or other specialized equipment.
- Dresses in sterile attire, made animal vaccines, cleaned equipment and tanks, ran filling line in aseptic atmosphere, tear down equipment and clean rooms
Laborer Technician
Georgia Pacific Center
Fort Dodge, IA
10.2003 - 06.2006
- Make and produce wallboard, operate the panel, operate the kiln, perform clean-up duties as required, run the paint line as needed, and inspect and correct defects in the wallboard.
- Inspected completed projects for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Measured out material amounts accurately for various jobsite needs.
Production Helper
Fort Dodge Laboratories
Fort Dodge, IA
08.2000 - 09.2003
- General custodial duties.
- Assist other workers with cleanup.
- Label, package, and prepare bottles for delivery.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from conveyor belts, machines, and other equipment.
- Attended training sessions regularly to learn about new procedures and technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA05-2022
High School Diploma -
Fort Dodge High School
Fort Dodge, IA06-1991
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Product formulation
- Quality assurance
- Aseptic techniques
- Standard operating procedures
- Health and safety compliance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Formulation Technician
Meridian Medical Technologies
05.2017 - Current
Production Operator
Nestle Purina PetCare
05.2016 - 02.2017
Production Operator
Fort Dodge School District
08.2015 - 04.2016
SVP Production Operator
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc.
06.2006 - 03.2015
Laborer Technician
Georgia Pacific Center
10.2003 - 06.2006
Production Helper
Fort Dodge Laboratories
08.2000 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Buena Vista University
High School Diploma -
Fort Dodge High School
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