Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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PHYLLIS OKONMAH

Brantford,ON

Summary

Detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician with strong work ethic ,adept at reviewing materials and finished items for compliance with specifications and standards.

Over the years, I have developed exceptional interpersonal skills, great work ethic and Skilled in reporting and problem-solving with a history of making a positive impact on operations.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Olymel

Quality Assurance Technician
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Performed GMP Inspections,recorded findings and collaborated with quality/production/Maintenance team to implement corrective actions.
  • Trained new employee on GMP practices to equip them with the prerequisite knowledge required for all operators
  • Performed label verification to ensure label information meets specification as on product master sheet.
  • Trained employees on new/ updated SOPs and preformed monitoring activities to ensure compliance .
  • Conducted Pre-operational inspection to ensure clean equipment and production area prior to production.
  • Performed environmental monitoring swabbing/sampling, to ensure the plant meets all regulatory environmental parameters.
  • performed premise audit on facility to ensure all areas meets the pre-determined requirements.
  • Developed monthly, end-of-quarter and other statistical reports for leadership team and quality improvement programs.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Performed daily verifications for equipment used.
  • Performed document verification for completed production worksheet to ensure accurate information
  • Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
  • Performed allergen monitoring to prevent contamination and cross-contamination of raw ingredients and finished products.
  • Performed annual allergen validation activities
  • Initiated and generated supplier report for any supplier related quality issues.
  • Performed quarterly onsite and skill assessment on operators to ensure they have adequate knowledge to perform task.
  • Conducted real time product quality monitoring to ensure products meet specific product parameters
  • Reviewed and updated company SOPs/SSOPs to reflect current practice.
  • Generated Non-compliance report for deviations/ incidents clearly identifying root course, raising corrective/preventive actions and ensuring timely implementing of corrective actions.
  • Reviewed supplier certificate of analysis to ensure incoming supplies meets specification.
  • Perform sensory analysis for finished products to ensure they meet organoleptic parameters.
  • Ensured CTQ (critical to quality) record is updated and maintained for all products, that describes clear products characteristics critical to the customer.
  • Ensured all CFIA regulatory requirement are met ,all documentations are up to date and provided when needed.

Dure Foods Ltd

Quality Assurance Technician
10.2021 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Assured products met pre-determined specifications through careful label verification and routine operational visual inspection, weight and package integrity checks
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
  • Performed thorough inspections and sampling of incoming materials
  • Ensure timely and accurate documentations in accordance with good Documentation practice.
  • Assured that products throughout production process are carried out in accordance with plant’s HACCP, SOP and GMP requirements.
  • Collect samples during production for sensory and testing to determine product quality.
  • Assured the effectiveness of cleaning procedures through pre-operational visual inspection, ATP Swabbing and operational visual inspection

Colborne Pharmacy

Pharmacy Assistant
07.2020 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Adjudication and billing of client’s drug plan
  • Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
  • Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity
  • Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures

InternationalSOS

Pharmacist-in-Charge
06.2016 - 02.2020

Job overview


  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
  • Conduct monthly inventory count and compiling end of month stock report.
  • Placed timely and accurate supply orders to maintain optimal levels of medications, containers, labels and other consumables.
  • Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software
  • Maintained compliance with healthcare, industry and facility rules and regulations.
  • Ensured accurate and up to date documentation and storage of all tool,templates and records
  • Effective temperature maintenance and monitoring of all temperature-controlled storage areas.
  • Ensure proper storage, packing and transportation of all cold chain items.
  • Conduct annual supplier's audit and facility inspection to ensure their processes meets organizational standards.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.

Astrazeneca Ltd

Medical Sales Representative
05.2014 - 12.2015

Job overview


  • Prepared and delivered product presentations and answered questions about cardiovascular product portfolio to increase sales.
  • Facilitated upselling by cultivating productive relationships with clients, doctors' office staff, and clinical center personnel.
  • Build and sustain extensive business relationships in key accounts across the territory.
  • Time, resource, and territory management.
  • Increased brand awareness by executing marketing programs ;like product detailing, clinical presentations.
  • Increased product and brand awareness by sustaining a strong marketing presence in hospitals ,pharmacies and primary health care providers within my territory.

Education

Applied Academy For Pharmaceutical Sciense (AAPS)

Post-Baccaleurate Diploma from Quality Assurance /Regulatory Affairs

University Overview

On-going online

Madonna University
Nigeria

Bachelor of Science from Pharmacy

University Overview

Pharmacy Examining board of canada Evaluated as Canadian Equivalent April, 2018

Skills

  • Testing Documentation
  • Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Attention to fine details and spotting differences
  • Compliance Assurance
  • Quality Issue Identification
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Corrective Actions

Accomplishments

  • Achieved QA departmental goals through effectively helping with meticulous monitoring of production operations.
  • supported in achieving the success in the just recently concluded BRC audit with an outstanding triple ''A" score

Certification


  • Certified Preventive Control Qualified Individual(PCQI), FSPCA- December,2022.

Timeline

Quality Assurance Technician

Olymel
08.2022 - Current

Quality Assurance Technician

Dure Foods Ltd
10.2021 - 08.2022

Pharmacy Assistant

Colborne Pharmacy
07.2020 - 09.2021

Pharmacist-in-Charge

InternationalSOS
06.2016 - 02.2020

Medical Sales Representative

Astrazeneca Ltd
05.2014 - 12.2015

Applied Academy For Pharmaceutical Sciense (AAPS)

Post-Baccaleurate Diploma from Quality Assurance /Regulatory Affairs

Madonna University

Bachelor of Science from Pharmacy
PHYLLIS OKONMAH