Skills:
Quality Assurance Professional with twelve years experience; currently as a QA Analyst overseeing the daily Lab Testing (Legal, Performance, Analytical, Labeling, and Transit testing), Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program, and Artwork Review requirements of all products under the direct import program as well as TSC exclusive brands. Experienced in testing consumer electrical, electronics, and hard goods to international regulations and standards governing mechanical, and physical safety and labeling requirements. Knowledge of federal regulations enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as state enforced regulations such as California Proposition 65, Washington State Childrens Safe Product Act, and Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Act. Fully versed in industry standards published by ASTM International, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Intertek Testing Services (ETL/ITS), Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL), and the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA). Experienced in international travel focused on factory, vendor, and third party lab firm sourcing and relations. Skilled in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, electrical testing to component level, the use of a multitude of laboratory test equipment, employee training, equipment calibration, ISTA package transit testing, laboratory accreditation audits, laboratory layout and implementation, process improvement, product and process quality assurance, report writing, and 5S/ KAIZEN initiatives. Fast learner with diverse experience, technical aptitude, and innovative thinking. Microsoft Excel expert with demonstrated ability to multi-task, lead projects, and deliver projects at the highest quality, within aggressive timeframes. Ability to lead others through example, boosting morale, and taking initiative.