Quality Assurance Professional with Experience in Supply Chain and HR
1. Sonia E. Matos
soniae21@gmail.com
787.464.6781
QUALITY ASSURANCE/ SUPPLY CHAIN / HR PROFESSIONAL
Summary of Qualifications
Experience in Supplier Quality Assurance in medical devise, Supply Chain as Buyer and Logistics and Traffic,
Training/Development Dept., Experience in Production, Customer Services and General Management. Familiar with World –
Class Manufacturing techniques.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
CQA
Strong Leadership
Customer Service
Strong Negotiation Skills
Suppliers scorecards
Direct Purchases using SAP, ORACLE &
AS400
Proficient in MS Excel, PP and Word
K.P.I’s successfully managed
Strong communication skills
Cost savings
Vendor Management
M.R.O. & Capital Purchases
Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Professional Experience
Edwards Lifesciences
Supplier Quality Specialist- Quality Assurance 2015 to present
• Support Incoming Department with the Suppliers with notification of Non Conformance Request.
• QMS Global Software Solution for (SCARS, CAPA, Customer Complains, Document Control, and others)
• SQMS-Global Supplier Network ASL, ISO Certifications, Agreements, Assessments, Audits, others documents).
• Report Globally Supplier metrics monthly and quarterly
• Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise one (Database Operating System),
• Ignite Software Solution to manage SOP and drawings.
• FDA Environment
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.
Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist-Auditor 2014 to 2015
• Sustain Approval Supplier List (ASL) in different stages, criteria, address, contact and etc.
• Perform assessment for approval stage – Evaluation throw questionnaires and investigation.
• Qualification Stage (Check Supplier Capabilities) -past performance, capacity, skills, integrity, bonding, quality standards,
certification and licensing, sustainability plan, financial risk assessment, insurance coverage, business classification and
references.
• Program application – e sourcing, Oracle JD Edwards, Master Change Program, Microsoft 2013 .
• FDA Environment
• Global Environment
Thermo King Corp. / Ingersoll Rand 2013 to 2014
Logistics/Traffic
• Coordinate Logistic of containers and maintain Log Container with location material.
• Interaction with Ocean Carrier Lines and local Carrier Lines
2. • Manage regulatory documentation as BOL, Commercial Invoices, Packing List
• Maintained direct relationships with (Production Supervisor, Receiving, and Shipping) ensuring product delivery, accuracy
and all service level operations.
Surgical Specialty Corp. 2012-2013
Purchasing Planner-Buyer/ Quality Assurance Specialist
• Analyzed MRP system to ensure inventory of products needed in order to generate purchase order.
• ASL – Sustainability of Database Suppliers in different stages, criteria, service description, address, contact and etc.
• Qualification Stage (Check Supplier Capabilities) -past performance, capacity, skills, integrity, bonding, quality standards,
certification and licensing, sustainability plan, financial risk assessment, insurance coverage, business classification and
references
• Evaluated and prepared cost analysis reports to ensure standard and reduced prices for products.
• Maintained direct relationships with (Incoming, Accounts Payable, Documentation, Receiving, Shipping, Finance, Quality
Control) ensuring product delivery, accuracy and all service level operations.
• Supplier Qualification
• Review SOP
• Support Planning with shop orders
• Report SCARS throw Scorecard based on the quantity, quality and timeliness of each supplier.
• FDA Environment
• Global Environment
J & Z Genesis, Inc. 2009-2011
Administrative Assistant
• Provided administrative support for CEO, scheduled and maintained complex calendars.
• Arranged and coordinated travel plans.
• Reconciled invoices, expense reports, bank balances, and maintained budgets.
• Created, organized, and set up schematics for all companies.
• Examined, modified, and underwrite legal contracts.
• Managed processing of all accounts receivable and payable.
• Created customer satisfaction; drastically reducing potential problems.
• Processed weekly payroll for 20 employees.
• Managed government applications for specific permits and handled payments of company taxes.
Hewlett Packard 2003-2009
Administrative Assistant & Record Retention Coordinator
• Responsible for performing general administrative support tasks for engineers and production managers.
• Maintained and arranged company records.
• Gathered data necessary to generate reports.
• Assisted with administrative tasks relating to budget costs
• Processed all departmental purchasing using SAP.
• Participated and conducted illustrations for the latest company consumer products.
Human Resources/Training 1999-2003
• Collaborated with organizational executives in the development and execution of customized on-site trainings and E-
learning.
• Increased employee productivity through training initiatives, boosted morale, and inspired employees.
• Organized multiple activities and projects; delivered within specific time frames.
• Participated in the implementation and development of Electronic Learning Management System (ELMS).
• Created report metrics based on the employees development in the learning center.
3. • Administered exams and acted as liaison between the students of National Technological University and students at Hewlett
Packard.
Production Operator for Ink Jet Business Supply 1995-1999
• Performed general tasks involving the manufacturing process. Assisted supervisors with assembly, installation or processing
of components, sub-systems, operation of hand tools, and manufacturing machinery.
• Scheduled work assignments for designated areas of operation performed routine maintenance on equipment.
Certification
ASQ Certification / CQA- Certified Quality Auditor, in progress 11/2015
Education
M.B.A. Business Administration with Major in Human Resources
Universidad Interamericana, San Germán, P.R.
May 1999
B.B.A with Major in Management Information Systems
Universidad Interamericana, San Germán, P.R.
May 1991
Training
IOPQ Life Cycle, SAP, Oracle, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving, MS Office, Supply Chain Logistics, Project Management,
Environmental Health ,Safety Quality Management Admin, International Shipping, Strategies for Optimizing Human Potential,
Standard of Personal Conduct, Safety Responsibilities for Managers and Supervisors, Exceeding Your Customer expectations,
Successful Online Presentations.
References: Available upon request