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RESUME’ of Lea Gallego Amor
12 – P Edificio Peonia, Rua De Evora, Taipa, Macau- SAR
Tel. # : 844-504; E-mail address : lea1284@hotmail.com

I. WORK EXPERIENCES:

A. Quality Control In-Charge/Analyst
Ashford Laboratories Ltd. – Macau
November, 1993 – Present

Company Background: The company is engage in the manufacture of topical products such as creams, ointments, lotions, ophthalmic and otic preparations.

Job Descriptions:

1. Initiates the setting-up of chemical laboratory and prepares all analytical procedures through research and experiences gained;
2. Conducts all HPCL tests/assays of raw materials/bulk and finished products;
3. Ensures that material, products and processes conform to qualify specifications and standards of the company, regulatory and customers by setting up and implementing an effective quality assurance system;
4. Ensures effective implementation and monitoring of GMP compliance and quality assessments through internal and external audits;
5. Leads, performs analytical methods validation of active ingredients, ensures calibration of control equipment;
6. Prepares/Reviews SOPs, Master Batch Records, technical specification, monographs and other quality documents;
7. Checks and evaluates analytical/inspection reports, stability reports, and reviews Master Batch Records for final release;
8. Participates in the evaluation and investigation of quality failures and maintains and records files of these;
9. Coordinates repair of laboratory equipment and facilities as may be required;
10. Acts as the GMP Auditor and leads in internal quality audits, prepares audit reports, responses and monitors completion of corrective actions;

B. Senior Quality Control Analyst
Hizon Laboratories Incorporated
Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines
May 27, 1991 – October 31, 1996

Company Background: The company was founded in 1898 and specializes in the manufacture of injectable products. In the 1980’s the company was engaged in the manufacture of other drug dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, oral liquids, creams, and facial cleanser. In the 1990’s the company began as toll manufacturer of all dosage forms for multinational companies such as Bristol-Myers-Squibb, Wyeth-Averst Laboratories, Alcon, Block-Drug, Elli-Lilly, Taishu Pharmaceuticals and some other local companies in the Philippines.

Job Descriptions:

1. Conducts physical and chemical analyses of Purified Water, raw materials, in-process bulk, filled/finished products;
2. Evaluates, computes, records results of all tests conducted in the Technical Data Sheets, Analytical Reports and other records as required;
3. Prepares and maintains Technical Data Sheets for raw materials and products;
4. Conducts and maintains record of in-house validation of reference standards;
5. Prepares and maintains record of preparation of volumetric and test solutions;
6. Performs in-house calibration of laboratory instruments;
7. Ensures and records cleanliness of the laboratory area and ensures that safety laboratory practices are implemented;
8. Reports to the QC Manager any equipment/instrument breakdown, material or procedure discrepancies encountered during analysis;
9. Understands and supports the achievement of department’s objectives which are aligned with GMP and plant goals;
10. Assists in the training for new staff or cross-training of other QC staff in the field of laboratory analysis; and
11. Performs supervisory functions in the absence of the supervisor.

C. Quality Control Inspector
Sancanco Canning Corporation
Canumay, Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines
March, 1987 – May 25, 1991

Company Background: The company was founded in 1950. It engaged in the manufacture of canned fish and vegetables and employs about 1,500 personnels. Their products are being distributed both in the local and in the international market.

Job Descriptions;

1. Evaluates primary packaging materials to ensure that they conform to qualify standards and specifications;
2. Evaluates tin cans seamer machine efficiency through micrometer and projector measurements prior to production use. Assists and instruct the operator in trouble-shooting the seamer machine;
3. Properly maintains sampling tools, sampling containers and measuring instruments;
4. Withdraws samples of finished products for retention;
5. Counterchecks raw materials weights for production use;
6. Ensures correctness of machine coding during production run;
7. Performs QA in-process control checks such as brining of raw fishes, blanching of vegetables, temperature monitoring of pre-cooked fish, vegetables and sauce, monitoring of headspace and vacuum of the sealed tin cans;
8. Reports to the QC Manager any discrepancies observed or encountered during conduct of work;
9. Participates in investigation, analysis and resolution of quality failures, materials or lots with problem. Monitors corrective actions;
10. Assists in the training for new staff or cross-training of other QC staff in the field of inspection; and
11. Assigned in supervising 30 personnel in the case – packing of semi-finished goods of the evening shift and computing of the production yield.

D. Instructress
General Santos City Institute of Technology
General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines
June 1986 – March 1987

Manages a class of 35 – 40 students and handle academic subjects such as Applied Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics.

E. Sales Representative
Mindanao Bronco Products
General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines
August, 1985 – December, 1985

The job involves selling of medical products to drug stores, private clinics and hospitals.

F. Quality Control Trainee
Pure Foods Corporation
General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines
June, 1985 – July, 1985

The job involves in-process control checks of canned fish and moisture content monitoring of fish meals.

II. INSTRUMENTS ABLE TO OPERATE:

1. WATERS 515 HPLC Isocratic System with 2487 Dual Wavelength Detector
2. WATERS 510 HPLC Isocratic System
3. Gilson HPLC Gradient System
4. Shimadzu Gas Chromatograph
5. Perkin – Elmer FTIR Spectrometer
6. Perkin – Elmer Dispersive IR Spectrometer
7. Sequoia Fluorometer
8. Beckman/Shimadzu UV – Vis Spectrophotometers
9. Corning/Beckman PH meters
10. Buchii Nitrogen Digester – for protein analysis
11. Karl Fischer Aquameter
12. Disintegration Test Apparatus, Dissolution Apparatus, Melting Point Apparatus Viscometer, Penetrometer, Hardness Tester, Friabilator, Moisture Analyzer, Refractometer, Microscopes, Vacuum ovens, Furnaces and other instruments for physical testing.

III. SEMINARS AND TRAINING ATTENDED:

1. Basic Liquid Chromatography – conducted by Merck, Inc. Philippines held on September 21 & 23, 1992 at the training room of HIZON Laboratories Inc., Philippines
2. Current Good Manufacturing Practices – conducted by Bristol-Myers-Squibb, Philippines at HIZON Laboratories training room on September 17 - October 15, 1992.
3. Latest Trend of HPLC Techniques – conducted by The Philippine Institute of Pure and Applied Chemistry and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO, Manila) at PIPAC center Ateneo de Manila, Quezon City, Philippines on January 27 – 28, 1993.
4. Symposium in Analytical Chemistry in Celebration of the National Chemistry Week – sponsored by The Kapisanan ng mga Kimiko sa Pilipinas (Association of Chemists in the Philippines) held at the William J. Shaw Little Theater, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines on February 21, 1996.
5. GMP and Quality Pharmaceutical Manufacturing – held as Ashford Laboratories Ltd. Plant, Macau on April 27 – 28, 1999.
6. Quality Audit – held at Ashford Laboratories Ltd. Plant, Macau on April 27 – 28, 1999.
7. SPECTRUM ONE FT-IR Spectrometer – conducted by Perkin Elmer representative, held as Ashford Laboratories Ltd. Plant, Macau on Auguat 1, 2001.
8. Developing a Method for Liquid Chromatography – Selection and Consideration of Reverse Phase Chemistry and Sample Preparation – conducted by WATERS China Ltd. on June 28, 2002 at Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Tower.
9. Pharmaceutical Technology and Asceptic Processing – held at Ashford Laboratories Ltd. Plant, Macau on October 7, 2002.

IV. EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:

Graduated in Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and recipient of an award as most deserving graduate in Chemistry in March, 1983 at the University of Iloilo, Iloilo City, Philippines.

V. GOVERNMENT ELIGIBILITY:

Passed the Philippine Professional Chemist Licensure Board Examination in September, 1983 with a licensed number of 006218.

Recognized by the Gabinete De Apoio Ao Ensino Superior of Macau and granted the classification as Licenciatura.

VI. PERSONAL BACKGROUND:

Birth Date : November 28, 1960
Birth Place : Lambunao, Iloilo, Philippines
Civil Status : Married
Height : 153 cm.
Weight : 48.7 kgs.
Religion : Jehovah’s Witness
Spoken Languages : English and Filipino languages (Tagalog, Hiligaynon and Cebuano) and a little understanding of basic Cantonese.
Macau BIR No. : 1/332992/5

VII. OTHER SKILLS:

Computer Literate – Windows 98, 2000 & XP