Karen Bhim
24 Upper Belmont Valley Road. Belmont.
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Control Technician adept at reviewing materials and finished products for compliance with specifications and standards. Skilled in reporting and problem-solving with a history of making a positive impact on operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Creamery Novelties Limited
Lot 6 Diamond Vale Industrial Estate
07.2020 - Current
- Perform thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Inspect raw materials and finished products to verify quality for acceptance.
- Launched corrective action plans for non-conforming items.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Conducted Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) trainings and evaluation with staff.
- Conducted Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) training and evaluation with staff.
- Trained new Quality Control Technicians on the key roles and responsibilities of the job.
- Ensure staff complies with companies GMP guidelines.
- Assist in product development.
- Updated HACCP plan.
- Perform GMP, HSE and Glass and plastics inspections.
- Lead monthly safety briefings.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor all product lines for proper operating procedures and to ensure product quality is maintained.
- Test efficacy of detergents and sanitizers used for Cleaning in Place (CIP) and Cleaning out of Place (COP) procedures.
- Monitor cleaning and sanitation pre and post operations.
Sales Representative
Nova Lighting Limited
18 Rust Street, St. Clair
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Made recommendations on appropriate lighting fixtures and switches.
- Read floor and electrical plans to determine the products required.
- Conducted site visits.
- Attended lighting training.
- Hosted small lighting trainings.
- Developed quotations and placed custom orders.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points
NC State University
Raleigh, North Carolina10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Sustainable Technology
University of The West Indies
St. Augustine Campus10.2018
CAPE Certificate - Environmental Science, Physics, Pure Mathematics
Providence Girls' Catholic School
Belmont, Trinidad06.2015
CXC Certificate - Sciences
Providence Girls' Catholic School
Belmont, Trinidad06.2013
Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Calibration Standards
- Testing Procedures
- Product Sampling
- Accurate Record Keeping
- Excellent observational and analytical skills
- Compliance Verification
- Specifications Understanding
- Equipment Calibration
- Visual Inspection
- Inspections and Reviews
- Documentation Skills
- Report Preparation
- Quality Control Data Compilation
- Laboratory Equipment Calibration
- Raw Materials Receiving
- Standardized Testing Methodology
- Finished Goods Inspection
- Materials Analysis
- Staff Training
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Audit Assistance
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Quality SOPs Development
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Creamery Novelties Limited
07.2020 - Current
Sales Representative
Nova Lighting Limited
02.2019 - 06.2020
Certificate of Completion - Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points
NC State University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Sustainable Technology
University of The West Indies
CAPE Certificate - Environmental Science, Physics, Pure Mathematics
Providence Girls' Catholic School
CXC Certificate - Sciences
Providence Girls' Catholic School