Education

M.S., Dec 2016, Textiles, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 27695    

B.S., May 2001, Chemistry, Saint Augustine's College, Raleigh, NC, 27610

 

Skills

Fashion design; alterations; sewing; cutting; pinning; measuring; sketching; design software: Gerber, Adobe Illustrator, Kaledo.

HPLC; GC; dissolution – capsules, tablets; Karl Fischer; Fourier-transform IR; polarimetry; titration; disintegration; stability testing; residue on ignition; content uniformity; aerosol testing – pressure; GLP regulations; cGMP regulations; USP test methods; protocol, Standard Operating Procedures, and Report writing. 

 

Professional Experience

 

08/2014 to present               David's Bridal                   Durham, NC 27713

Alterations Specialist - measure and fit customers needing bridal between our formal dress alterations, stream and press gowns. Schedule appointments, answer phones, sell alteration products.

 

4/2011 to 10/2012      You'Nique Boutique Unlimited, LLC      Durham, NC 27701

Owner - retail clothing store specializing in urban trends for women and men.  Offering accessories and alterations on garments either purchased in house or externally as well as custom designed garments.

 

4/2008 to 2/2011     Stiefel Laboratories, a GSK company     Durham, NC 27709

Associate Scientist - Responsible for execution of analytical methods for the measurement and qualification of bulk drugs and drug formulations.  Conducted quality control, stability, shelf-life and potency testing on treatment drug formulations and bulk drug substances.  Train and mentor analysts on analytical methods, preparation of samples and usage of equipment and software.  Write analytical methods and Standard Operation Procedures.  Participated in writing of protocols for drug products.

 

2/2008 to 4/2008         Cirrus Pharmaceuticals via Aerotek,    Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Assistant Scientist - Prepared samples for execution of analytical methods  for the measurement and qualification of drug formulations

 

1/2002 to 1/2008                     RTI International,                     Research Triangle Park,  NC, 27709.

Chemist 1 - Responsible for execution of analytical methods for the measurement and qualification of bulk drugs and drug formulations.  Conducted quality control, stability, shelf-life and potency testing on treatment drug formulations and bulk drug substances.  Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.  Troubleshoot and repair HPLC equipment. Laboratory's Safety Coordinator.  Resource person for HPLC systems.  Train and mentor analysts on analytical methods, preparation of samples and usage of equipment and software.  Write analytical methods and Standard Operation Procedures.  Participated in writing of protocols.

 

7/2001 to 1/2002         Research Triangle Institute, via Aerotek.  Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Chemist - Responsible for execution of analytical methods for the measurement and qualification of drug formulations.  Performed stability, shelf-life and potency testing on treatment drug formulations.

 

5/2000 to 7/2000         North Carolina University of Agriculture & Technology.      Greensboro, NC

NASA-SURE Intern - Conducted chemical laboratory tests and made quantitative analysis of materials, for such purposes as research and development of new technology.

 

Continuing Education

Microbiology, NCCU, 2011

Advanced Microsoft Excel, 2006

Online Integrity Courses: Mutual Respect, July 2005

Online Integrity Courses: Code of Conduct, November 2004; Confidentiality, December 2004; E-Compliance, January 2005; Export Controls, March 2005.

Understanding Computerized System Validation & Part 11, Quality Assurance Unit, November 2004

Annual Regulatory Agency Update on Pre-Clinical, Environmental and Information Technology Issues, Regulatory Compliance Office, April 2004.

Mettler Toledo Insight!  "Weighing the Right Way" Seminar, May 2004

cGMP's and GLP's: Building Blocks of a Laboratory Quality Management System, November 2003

21 CFR Part 11: FDA's Approach to Computer Validation and the Security of Electronic Records, May 2003

Writing Memos, Letters, and Short Reports, RTI Office of Training, July 2002

Annual Training in FDA cGMP Regulations, Quality Assurance Unit, July 2002

The Least You Should Know About Writing: Seven Principles and the Process, RTI Office of Training,

May 2002.

Basic Training in FDA/EPA Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Regulations, RTI Quality Assurance Unit, September 2001.

Numerous courses and workshops in technical and personal development.