Blanca Eloisa Aparicio
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Highly skilled Quality Assurance Specialist with expertise in diverse industries and a comprehensive understanding of QA methodologies. Strong analytical skills to identify risks and defects, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR/ INTERNAL AUDITOR
BUREAU VERITAS LABORATORIES
CAMPOBELLO, MISSISSAUGA ON, CANADA
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted audits for compliance, gap identification, and method evaluation.
- Monitored Compliance of GMP regulations through regular checks in the Compressed Breathing Gas Lab
- Revamped training initiatives resulting in improved productivity and performance.
- Managed the follow-up of NSCs and CARs
- Established and approved standard operational protocols
- Contributed to the successful implementation of the company's GMP education schemes.
- Monitored performance trends for QA process and identified potential areas of improvement.
QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSISTANT/ INTERNAL AUDITOR
BUREAU VERITAS LABORATORIES
CAMPOBELLO, MISSISSAUGA ON, CANADA
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Conducted Internal Audits including report writing and follow-up activities.
- Ensured compliance with GMP standards in the Compressed Breathing Gas Lab
- Documentation management
- Training of Personal
- Monitoring of NSCs and CARs
- Maintenance of SOP distribution.
QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
HERMEL
El Salvador, Central America
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Ensured input quality for the food industry and end-consumer products
- Led control operations in the manufacturing process and ensured timely product release.
- Identifying critical points in the production process for control
- Maintained Quality Management System ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP.
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
SOPERQUIMIA Lab
El Salvador, Central America
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Developing, advancing, and promoting initiatives to guarantee GMP compliance across all facilities
- Collaborated to establish and execute customer complaint log, control plans, work and inspection instructions, and local procedures
- Generated statistical and periodic reports for leadership and quality improvement programs
- Monitored compliance with quality-control programs and product standards
- Completed deviation forms and documented inspection findings, working closely with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
- Worked alongside management to facilitate the enhancement of processes, providing training support and contributing to the creation as well as ongoing management of quality training documentation.
- Successfully led the GMP certification process for SOPERQUIMIA lab.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
SOPERQUIMIA Lab
El Salvador, Central America
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Coordinated, planned, and directed production work processes and teams efficiently
- Ensured the correct operation of production lines
- Responsible for compliance with standards and policies of safety and industrial safety at each stage of the production processes
- Acted as a link between different departments of the organization
- Identified training needs and organized relevant training sessions
- Directed and planned the process of change of production operations in the GMP certification process for SOPERQUIMIA laboratory.
QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR
SOPERQUIMIA Lab
El Salvador, Central America
01.2000 - 01.2012
- Evaluated accuracy of existing quality assurance measurement techniques, implementing improvements to increase efficacy and reduce errors
- Drafted reports on quality verification activity outcomes, presenting findings to decision-makers and recommending response efforts.
Education
Specialization in Operations Management -
ADEN Business School
Argentina, Unknown01.2015
Postgraduate degree in planning and quality assurance -
Universidad Francisco Marroquin
Guatemala, Unknown01.2002
Bachelor of Chemistry and Pharmacy -
Universidad Alberto Masferrer
El Salvador, Central America01.1996
Skills
- 10 years' experience in the quality assurance field (Pharmaceutical and Environmental)
- Knowledge of Health Canada and GMP regulatory requirements for the pharmaceutical industry
- Experienced internal auditor
- Strong attention to detail, seeking to understand cause and effect in a situation
- Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
- Ability to establish and prioritize daily work schedules
- Ability to work independently
- Strong knowledge of technical writing, audits, and inspections
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task; detail-oriented
- Proficient in communicating in English and Spanish
- Strong problem-solving/analytical ability and issue-resolution skills Demonstrated ability to respond to and initiate improvements
- Quality Management Systems
- Documentation Management
- Internal Auditing
Certification
ISO 17025 Internal Auditor
Timeline
QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR/ INTERNAL AUDITOR
BUREAU VERITAS LABORATORIES
09.2023 - Current
QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSISTANT/ INTERNAL AUDITOR
BUREAU VERITAS LABORATORIES
04.2021 - 08.2023
QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
HERMEL
01.2017 - 01.2018
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
SOPERQUIMIA Lab
01.2015 - 01.2017
PRODUCTION MANAGER
SOPERQUIMIA Lab
01.2013 - 01.2014
QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR
SOPERQUIMIA Lab
01.2000 - 01.2012
Specialization in Operations Management -
ADEN Business School
Postgraduate degree in planning and quality assurance -
Universidad Francisco Marroquin
Bachelor of Chemistry and Pharmacy -
Universidad Alberto Masferrer
ISO 17025 Internal Auditor
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