Mary Beth Abbey

Experience

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  O-I

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2002

  Responsible for Training and Implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) principles and ISO 9000 for the Plastic Packaging Division: Closures & Specialty Products and Plastic Containers Business Units. Developed and trained Plastics Group quality system and training procedures. Implemented and maintained Corrective Action and Internal Auditing Systems. Acted as Lead Auditor for conducting internal audits. Developed and conducted skills training programs. Assessed training effectiveness and conducted survey guided feedback.Responsible for ensuring manufacturing and support processes were in compliance with customer, ISO, and regulatory guidelines. Served as an ISO 9000 Implementation Team Member for Corrective & Preventive Action and Internal Auditing. Conducted customer specification reviews, translating those specifications into internal quality plans and manufacturing specifications. Responsible for master batch file audits to insure quality plans were followed and critical process steps were met. Developed and implemented a materials disposition system. Implemented internal audit system and conducted internal audits of quality system and cGMP. Show less Responsible for creating and implementing effective training programs for Maumee, OH hourly and salary manufacturing plant personnel. Designed and implemented a “pay for proficiency” program. Ensured all plant personnel maintained required health and safety training. Working within training budget guidelines, afforded plant personnel on the job training, computer software lead training, and classroom training opportunities. Facilitated and led process improvement teams. Senior staff member and hiring manager. Show less

  • Quality Systems Engineer - Training Manager

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  • Training and Development Manager

    Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  • Sales Service Representative

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
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  Rexam

  Nov 2002 - Jun 2011

  Responsible for pricing, business planning, and analysis for the Closure Division Financial Department to ensure company and customer requirements are met in a timely manner. Developed customer proposals through coordination and analysis of; established material, labor and burden rates of manufacturing plants, equipment investment and project timing. Determined Product line pricing after evaluating mold cavitations, material weight factor and cycle times. Coordinated internal financial department requirements including budgeting, strategic planning, and preparation of capital expenditure requests for capital justification. Served as lead quantitative resource on the business team. Interfaced with technical, commercial and manufacturing to evaluate all facets of the business needs. Created and established cost studies for the following end use markets: Packaging, Containers and Closures, Consumer Products, Agricultural, Nutraceuticals. Show less Responsible for Quality Systems compliance of the Closures and HealthCare Divisions following the acquisition of O-I Plastics Division. Managed consolidation of four (4) Quality Systems shared over seventeen (17) manufacturing sites. Facilitated and implemented practices agreed upon by the management team. Lead training implementation of the merged Quality System post acquisition. Managed and conducted internal audits of quality system and cGMP requirements. Managed Approved Supplier Program and conducted Supplier Quality Compliance audits resulting in improved supplier performance. Coordinated 3rd party quality systems audits. Provided Divisional Quality support for internal business transfers. Served as ISO Management Representative for the Closures Division Show less

  • Business Analyst

    Nov 2008 - Jun 2011

  • Sr. Quality Systems Specialist

    Nov 2002 - Nov 2008
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  Self Employed

  Jan 2011 - now

  Private Math Tutor K-8
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  CVS Caremark Corporation

  Jul 2011 - Jan 2013

  Membership Operations Analyst

  Responsible for providing analytical leadership for the Consumer Driven Healthcare Design (CDH) product. Managing and executing all aspects of requesting, reviewing and communicating all set up requirements to implement clients for this product. Managing over seventy (70) client relationships across six (6) vendors. This includes validating inbound files, working error files, executing reconciliation activities with external customers, and the resolution of routine to complex issues. Managing this product required collaboration with several internal departments including Sales and Account Management, IT, Eligibility Administration and Enrollment, Client Benefits and Implementations. Show less

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  Foothills Academy

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2019

  Responsible for assisting the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe school environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff and parents. This includes such responsibilities as: leading, directing, and facilitating a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective parent, teacher, and child communications; supporting, encouraging, and mentoring staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and parents; and managing budget items. Acting in the capacity of the principal during the principal’s absence from the school.Certifications/Endorsements:Arizona Principal Certificate K-12 Show less STEAM Director - Responsible for leading the collaborative design and implementation of STEAM (Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning experiences and learning spaces for Foothills Academy's K - 8 environments. Providing hands-on, real world challenges for students to explore, applying critical thinking and problem solving skills in a social context. Grant writing expertise. Key Foothills Academy resource involved in generating outreach and partnership with our local and global communities, enhancing the opportunities for Foothills Academy students to think courageously and responsibly beyond the classroom and further into our 21st century. Certifications/Endorsements:Arizona Professional Elementary Certificate K-8 - K-8 Math Specialist Endorsement - Middle School Math Endorsement - Full SEI EndorsementCK-12 Certified Educator Show less Responsible for designing and implementing standards-aligned, differentiated curriculum and instruction for students in a K-8th grade, multi-age setting. Student Council Advisory Lead, Science Fair Lead and Lead Teacher responsible for assisting Principal. 2013 - 4/5 Multi-age Self Contained Integrated Curriculum2013 - 2016 - 5/6 Multi-age Integrated Math and Science2016 - 2017 - 5/6/7 Multi-age Integrated Mathematics2017 - 2018 - K-8 Integrated STEAM, Grade 9 STEM2018 - 2019 - K-8 Integrated STEAM, Grade 9 STEM, 5/6 Multi-age Math and ScienceCertifications/Endorsements:Arizona Professional Elementary Certificate K-8 - K-8 Math Specialist Endorsement - Middle School Math Endorsement - Full SEI EndorsementCK-12 Certified EducatorGoogle Certified Educator Show less

  • Assistant Principal

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Director STEAM

    Jun 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Elementary / Middle School Educator

    Jan 2013 - Jul 2019
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  BASIS Scottsdale

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Dean Of Student Affairs

  Responsible for leading the efforts to build and maintain a strong, positive achievement oriented school culture. Responsible for implementing and managing student support programs for all students. This includes facilitating communication among students, teachers, and families. Responsible for implementing and managing the behavior programs for the school and modeling how to establish strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families. Acting as a visible presence in all areas of the school and responsible for all issues relating to the well-being of the students during their time at the school. Show less

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  Grand Canyon University

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

  Student Services Counselor

  Responsible for counseling new and continuing students regarding University policy and procedures, payment options (focused on responsible borrowing), and ensuring progress throughout their programs. Responsible for financially clearing students, incorporating funding strategies including ensuring appropriate documents are on file for progression requirements. Serving as a student advocate and ensuring all related matters to academic compliance are resolved prior to each students' course start date, incorporating intervention strategies, as needed, to help keep students in attendance and progressing toward their scheduled graduation date. Responsible for managing an average of 300 student accounts. Show less

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  Fusion Academy

  Jan 2022 - now

  Director of Student Services

  Responsible for ensuring each Fusion student has a life-changing experience through development of robust academic plans, completion of contracts, creation and management of the campus schedule, and ownership of the campus re-enrollment process. This role is critical in ensuring the campus achieves financial success, develops deeply satisfied stakeholders, and delivers a world class education. Achievements include 2022 School of the Year, 2023 School Quality Award, Year over Year Re-enrollment increase from 2022 - 2024. Show less