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Rachel Korte

Oceanside

Summary

Dynamic quality assurance professional with extensive experience in enhancing and supervising production processes to drive efficiency and excellence. A strong advocate for team collaboration, ensuring reliability and flexibility while adapting to evolving demands. Expertise in root cause analysis, process optimization, and maintaining strict compliance with industry standards. Renowned for effective leadership, adaptability, and a proven track record of delivering consistent, high-quality results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Lead Technician

Cutwater Spirits
10.2024 - Current


  • Championed a proactive approach to problem-solving, encouraging team members to identify potential issues early on and address them before they escalate into major concerns.
  • Served as a subject matter expert on quality-related matters, providing guidance and support across the organization when needed.
  • Established clear communication channels between various departments involved in the production process for efficient information exchange regarding quality matters.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inspections, tests, audits, and other relevant data for easy access during internal or external reviews.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with consistent product performance through regular monitoring of key performance indicators.
  • Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses.
  • Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.

Quality Technician

Cutwater Spirits
01.2022 - 10.2024
  • Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
  • Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.

Internship

Coronado Brewing Company
05.2021 - 05.2021
  • Work study shadowing head of Quality Control, Deanna Boyce
  • Performed final product analysis
  • Assessed shelf-life samples for storage quality

Vice President, Student Athlete Advisory Committee

University of Idaho
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Student Athlete led committee that liaises alongside the NCAA in making regulations and policies that affect student athletes on campus, conferences and national level.
  • Communicated between coaches and athletic staff on regulations and policies
  • Collaborated with schools and businesses in the community
  • Worked alongside BigSky Conference Presidents, Commissioners and Athletic Directors
  • Secretary, August 2018-2020

Education

BS - Food Science

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
12.2021

Skills

  • Quality management system
  • Internal audit execution
  • Organizational time strategies
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Critical thinking and resolution
  • Proficient in advanced Excel functions
  • Advanced knowledge in Smartsheet
  • Skilled in drafting effective SOPs

Accomplishments

  • Top Performer Award, Cutwater Spirits
  • Aloha Award, Cutwater Spirits
  • Certificate in Extreme Ownership Leadership Training

ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Division 1 Volleyball Athlete at the University of Idaho (2017-2021)
  • Selected by coaches and peers to be a part of Student Athlete Advisory Committee (2017)
  • University of Idaho Volleyball, Junior Year – awarded Most Inspirational by coaching staff and teammates

Timeline

Quality Lead Technician

Cutwater Spirits
10.2024 - Current

Quality Technician

Cutwater Spirits
01.2022 - 10.2024

Internship

Coronado Brewing Company
05.2021 - 05.2021

Vice President, Student Athlete Advisory Committee

University of Idaho
08.2018 - 08.2020

BS - Food Science

University of Idaho

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