Experience

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  Its environmental laboratories

  Mar 1996 - Oct 1997

  Utilized GC/FID to analyze for extractable petroleum hydrocarbons. Trained in the analysis and processing of petroleum hydrocarbons in accordance with SW846, EPA method 8015 Prepared water and soil samples for analysis. Experienced in: GLP, Immunoassay tests for DDT and TNT, Gel Permeable Chromatography methods (GPC), Absorption Chromatography - Florisil cleanup, Gas Chromatography, Infrared Spectrophotometer, and Instrument calibration. Developed and updated SOP’s used in the Organic Extraction Lab. Scheduled extractions and analyses trained prep chemists in GLP and EPA methodologies, and creating and reviewing data packages.

  • Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbon Analyst

    Apr 1997 - Oct 1997

  • Organic Chemist

    Mar 1996 - Oct 1997
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  Midpeninsula regional open space district

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Biologist

  Conducted a survey of two open space preserves to document rooting/damage from feral pigs. Conducted a biological survey of one of the preserves for species composition of plants and animals. Submitted report detailing management practices to mitigate/control feral pig rooting on preserve properties. Report included mapping of rooting areas, photo monitoring plots and species lists of one of the preserves. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District implemented my management recommendations. Show less

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  Entech analytical labs inc

  May 1998 - Oct 2000

  Data entry, data validation, qa/qc officer, lims administrator

  Project and Program ManagerDelivered analytical and project management services for regulated environmental compliance monitoring programs. Led efforts encompassing a full spectrum of efforts across the organization ranging from customer service to technical operations involving data validations and management of the enterprise IT system. Led direct full service technical customer service functions for projects worth $2 million per year.-- QA/QC Officer driving compliance to GLP requirements, ISO Guide 25 and EPA programs-- Developed and updated standard procedures for all laboratory certified fields of testing-- Served as Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Administrator -- Implemented and maintained full LIM system for 35 person operation-- Verified analytical data and prepared final reports for multiple clients for official regulatory reporting Show less

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  Balazs analytical services - air liquide electronics us lp

  Nov 2000 - Jul 2020

  Support services manager

  Provided cradle to grave project management for 2,255 clients’ orders totaling $2.4+ million in revenue, covering tasks including quoting, order generation, validation, tracking, invoicing, and final disposition of samples. Consistently achieved an on-time delivery of 90% as measured against first-commit due date. Managed all Shipping & Receiving functions for domestic and international shipments.Managed a year-long program that required the tracking and testing of 2,500 samples for $5+ million in revenue; Ensured parts were handled, transferred, and stored in accordance with client-specified standards to minimize additional costs or adverse impacts to the client’s supply chain; Developed the logistics and FIFO workflow resulting in zero damaged parts and 100% on time processing to clients’ schedules.Directed and deployed a project to redesign packaging for international shipments of sensitive sampling equipment. Generated cost savings of $270 per shipment; provided a more versatile package and a significantly improved presentation. Projected savings was $10k in its first year.Coordinated the effort to implement an industry-standard Laboratory Information Management System to replace a home-grown database. From initial design to final go-live, the project spanned 1 year; As project lead engaged key stakeholders in a 50-person lab to validate data and overall system function.Instituted a collaborative interdisciplinary team of 6 in California and Texas to streamline the flow of samples between labs. Over the course of 6 months this team redesigned the standard operating practices for both facilities to eliminate processing delays and to decrease overall turn-around time by at least 1 business day. Show less

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  Sa photonics, inc.

  Sept 2020 - Jul 2023

  Managed the Materials and Logistics Teams through a period of unprecedented growth while maintaining inventory accuracy at 99.98% through daily cycle counts and monthly audits. Analyzed and measured Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to find ways to increase efficiencies and make improvements in our processes. Created kitting schedules to meet build timelines and collaborated with the buyer on demand planning.Recruited and coached the SA Photonics Materials team; starting with three legacy employees, building to a cross- functional team of nine. By providing training and assignments over the course of three years this team became an incubator for several key Operations team members’ career growth to meet emerging corporate needs.Organized the Shipping and Receiving team through a growth cycle of shipping one item a month, to multiple shipments per day, including establishing the processes required for intra-company shipments among California, Florida, and New Jersey to support a new manufacturing facility. Sourced delivery options for local and LTL freight shipment partners to provide time-sensitive deliveries of satellite test systems and flight hardware.Initiated kitting process and cycle time Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the material handling team to support the ramp from engineering builds to volume production. Established metrics measure kit queue time and kit cycle, with 92% of kits completed with a cycle time of ≤ 1 day which exceeded the company goal. Metrics reported monthly by workweek, to support planning and the build schedule. Show less Managed the program life cycle through working with inventory control personnel to get the appropriate space needed for all the parts required for the new program, through the build phase and then final disposition. A full physical inventory of the parts for the government program was required prior to submittal to the government for disposition when the period of performance was concluded.Organized daily cycle counts of government and Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) with a 98.92% inventory accuracy. Responsible for the collections and tracking of operational data to maintain accurate inventory transactions in the Official Property Record (OPR) as per FAR52.245-1.Strengthened the Government Property program required by various contracts in accordance with federal regulations; Established and communicated expectations regarding property use; Provided training for Engineering and Operations; Ensured accurate material traceability to each program/contract; Maintained customer-owned program inventory accuracy to within an annual loss of 0.02%, ($877) in 2020 and 0.06% ($2,177) in 2021.Ensured accurate material disposition and reporting for all MRB and RMA transactions. Reported MRB metrics for disposition, weekly cycle time, quarterly scrap as well as Government Property reporting as per FAR 52.245-1. Show less Reviewed Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and Bill of Material (BOM) to verify if the kitted material supplied to the floor needed to be updated. Worked with Shipping and Receiving to improve their processes and set goals on continuous improvement objectives while ensuring compliance to customer shipping specifications. Ensured timely and accurate receiving of incoming material in ERP system and into inventory through a three-way match of PO, packing slip and part number. Discrepancies were segregated, logged, and resolved with suppliers or internal stakeholders.Segregated down revision, expired material, or discontinued parts to the Material Review Board (MRB) holding area to await disposition for both common stock and government property. Maintained accurate records of transactions in the Official Property Record (OPR) per FAR 52.245.1.Conducted daily cycle counts of common stock and researched variances to resolve discrepancies and maintained accurate records. Show less

  • Inventory Manager

    Apr 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Government Property Manager

    Dec 2020 - Jul 2023

  • Material Handler / Logistics Lead / Government Property Administrator

    Sept 2020 - Dec 2020
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  Unfi

  Oct 2023 - now

  Inventory control manager