Dynamic Quality Assurance professional with senior expertise in data analysis, testing strategies (manual & automated) and problem-solving. Seeking a secure position to leverage scientific experience towards achieving corporate goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Analyst
Packall Packaging
10.2021 - Current
Implemented quality assurance procedures to minimize non-conformances.
Communicated with internal teams when materials were needed or NCRs were issued on a weekly basis
Conducted quality assurance and routine diagnostics on data and databases.
Collaborated with a variety of departments to comply regulatory requirements
Organized and maintained COA records
Trained team members on QA processes and equipment to meet company standards
Identified and traced quality issues affecting productivity (Root Cause Analysis)
Reduced project discrepancies by optimizing quality standards.
Quality Assurance Analyst
FGF Brands
11.2017 - 03.2020
Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, continuous improvement , integration, and teamwork.
Organized and implemented internal audits (significantly improving production efficiency within 3 months)
Mentored and coached team members on QA topics and strategies.
Trained QA team members on line checks, SOPs, COA inspections and NCRs
Reported progress, test metrics and results to project stakeholders
Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues. (Reduced production downtown and waste by 20%)
Quality Control Technician
Gay Lea Foods
06.2012 - 08.2017
Quality Control Data entry (via Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
Daily analysis, preparation of samples, media and buffers
Microbiological and chemical testing on dairy products (At least 40 products tested daily)
Use of GMP/HACCP knowledge towards maintenance of laboratory equipment
Environmental testing (3M swabbing and micro-plating)
Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
Education
Bachelors of Science - BioChemistry/General Science
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
06.2015
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Brampton, ON
06.2010
Skills
Issue resolution (Root Cause Analysis)
Knowledge of GMPs (HACCP, WHMIS, GLP)
Mentoring and training
Protocol validation
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Collaborative team member
Supplier audits
Product development
System integration testing
Motivated team member
Hardware and software installation
Peer relationships
Accomplishments
Given a priority project after the previous Q&A specialist abruptly left the company, completing the project on time and within budget through dedicated oversight.
Took on tasks originally assigned to peers to decrease their workloads, completing them within expected time constraints.
Developed detailed and well-received test plans, test cases and test scripts that became company standards.
Certification
CQT - Certified Quality Technician
HACCP certified
Timeline
Quality Assurance Analyst
Packall Packaging
10.2021 - Current
Quality Assurance Analyst
FGF Brands
11.2017 - 03.2020
Quality Control Technician
Gay Lea Foods
06.2012 - 08.2017
Bachelors of Science - BioChemistry/General Science