John Beddard

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Longmont, Colorado, United States

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About me
Manufacturing Strategy Manager - Sierra Space
Education
- East Carolina University
  2001 - 2005
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
  • Emphasis on ecology and conservation in wetland environments • Development of microbiology and molecular biology laboratory techniques including DNA extraction, replica plating, and electrophoresis
- University of Colorado Boulder
  2013 - 2016
  Bachelor's degree Chemistry
  • Knowledge of analytical techniques including but not limited to HPLC, atomic absorption spectroscopy, gas chromatography – mass spectrometry, H-NMR, UV-Vis, and FTIR• Application of wide range of statistical methods for use in chemical analysis• Development of laboratory techniques with an emphasis on quantitative analysis
Experience
- Boulder Organic Foods, LLC
  Jun 2016 - Apr 2021
  - Quality Assurance Manager
    Nov 2019 - Apr 2021
  - Quality Assurance Supervisor
    Aug 2017 - Nov 2019
  - Quality Assurance Specialist
    Jun 2016 - Aug 2017
- Hoplark
  Apr 2021 - Aug 2022
  - Director of Food Safety and Quality
    Dec 2021 - Aug 2022
  - Quality Assurance Manager
    Apr 2021 - Dec 2021
- Sierra Space
  Aug 2022 - now
  - Manufacturing Strategy Manager
    Jun 2024 - now
  - Senior Process Improvement Analyst
    Aug 2022 - Jun 2024
Licenses & Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  ASQ - World Headquarters
- NSF HACCP Certification
  NSF International
- Preventative Controls Qualified Individual
  ACET Global Consulting, LLC
- SQF Implementation and Continuous Improvement
  ACET Global Consulting, LLC
  Nov 2016
- Principles of Internal Auditing
  NSF International
  Jun 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to John Beddard
  American Institute of Chemists Student Award University of Colorado - Boulder May 2015 The AIC Student Award Program honors outstanding seniors, post-baccalaureate, and post-doctoral students majoring in chemistry, chemical engineering or biochemistry. The awards are given in recognition of a demonstrated ability, leadership, and professional promise. Candidates are chosen and nominated by their faculty members.