Franchesca Smallwood

Experience

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  NOVAVAX, INC

  Nov 2006 - Apr 2009

  MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE

  Successfully balanced the needs of various departments in a small scale organization. Gained proficiency in fill finish work; determined inventory, made and filtered buffer stock; documented activities as appropriate. Performed cell culture to support the production of viral stock. Set up and inoculated cells in a Wave Bioreactor; harvested cells, decanted, and aliquoted viral stock; calculated and allocated amounts for quality control. Prepared materials and glassware for manufacturing processes according to GMP. Gathered, washed, autoclaved, and depyrogenated equipment; documented cleaning activities.Collaborated with scientists in product purification. Contributed to the assembly, operation, breakdown, and cleaning of GE filters, water flux testing, and operation of Spectrum Kros Flow Mini Pilot. Calculated dilutions, and assisted in final concentration of harvest product; observed use of the Akta Pilot. Show less

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  Baxter BioScience

  Apr 2009 - Dec 2010

  MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE II

  •Collected, organized, and translated data into detailed reports. Evaluated production supplies, generated spreadsheets for interdepartmental use, and ordered materials to support process schedules.•Performed administrative and laboratory duties with a high degree of initiative to prioritize and complete tasks contributing to departmental efficiency saving the company over $100,000 on the production of Mening C (medicine for the meningitis health condition). •Trained new employees in production processes and performed lead responsibilities in the absence of senior associates, ensuring project deadlines were met.•Maintained consistent, correct functionality of production equipment and handled preventative maintenance, standardization, assembly, and operation of lab equipment. Show less

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  Aerotek

  Apr 2011 - Nov 2011

  Associate Scientist I

  •Coordinator of department central repositories such as SharePoint and KIMunity. Managed project schedules, timelines and manipulated departmental databases achieving department deadlines prior to established target dates, saving the organization over $70,000 in additional expenditures. •Interdepartmental liaison for project managers while collaborating with vendors to acquire testing services for established schedules. Assisted in validating high tech lab instruments for research purposes ensuring cutting edge equipment was available meeting department and company objectives.•Exceled in following through on activities and responsibilities while utilizing attention to detail skills to troubleshoot process related issues. Demonstrated hands on approach to achieve results in a multi-product environment. Show less

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  MedImmune

  Nov 2011 - Oct 2016

  Clinical Supply Specialist

  •Liaised closely with Quality Assurance (QA) to support coordination of distribution activities in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) & International Council on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines while being a lead specialist for 10-15 clinical studies. •Collaboratively worked within Logistics and Clinical Supply (LCS), with external vendors such as contract research organizations (CRO), and with all other interfaces and stakeholders to support highly effective clinical product distribution to over 30 countries. Streamlining international distribution processes and saving the company over $100,000 in additional shipment expenses.•Coordinated Drug Substance (DS), Drug Product (DP) and Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) distribution and reconciliation for up to 15 assigned studies enabling prompt and accurate delivery within the United States as well as across international borders. International locations include European Union countries like Hungary and Germany as well as Asian territories like South Korea and Taiwan. Show less

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  Pilates Plus Physical Therapy and Wellness Center

  Nov 2016 - now

  Pilates Instructor & Personal Trainer

  •Instructs clients on various methods using classical and leading edge equipment, transforming the lives of 20-25 clients on a weekly basis.•Manages studio prospect screening, client packages administrative booking portal system and studio organization for client satisfaction and organization optimization. •Organizes client session scheduling per studio calendar and availability.•Drafts protocols for client and instructor adherence promoting safety, saving the company thousands of dollars in additional expenditures. Show less

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  Life Time Athletic

  Jul 2017 - now

  Certified Trainer & Instructor

  •Receives and screens potential program clients for specialized studio events. Primary point of contact to ensure a thorough understanding of the program, its benefits and long term effects.•Responds to inquiries focused on weight loss, Pilates or metabolic conditioning - Primary point of contact and Subject Matter Expert.•Compiles and analyzes information and data to prepare correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other client focused materials.•Manages client packages and specific account details for client satisfaction and organizational optimization, saving the company ~$1000 monthly. Show less

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  US DOL contractor - Fusion Point

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  Program Analyst

  • Investigate paths to TAA certification based on US DOL statutes/regulations.• Collaborate with managerial-level company officials to compile reports for senior management review in government assistance determinations.• Liaise with and maintain positive professional relationships with OTAA federal staff, contracting team, petitioners, state workforce offices, and company officials.• Collect and analyze information on imports and industries from US trade-related sources.• Successfully maneuver through multiple program-specific document management systems.• Effectively manage up to 20 cases for certification approval within the standard deadline.• From assigned cases eligible for certification, over 1,300 US trade-affected workers have been able to apply for TAA benefits to receive government benefits. Show less