Manager/Consultant Resume

Desired Industry: Biotech	SpiderID: 9454
Desired Job Location: Princeton, New Jersey	Date Posted: 11/1/2006
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date:
Desired Wage:
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel: Yes, More Than 75%
Highest Degree Attained: Doctoral	Willing to Relocate: No

Experience:
Andrx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2005-2006
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Consultant
• Created packaging and solid dosage SOPs in step-action format.
• Developed procedures to respond to CAPAs (Corrective/Preventive Action).
• Developed process flow diagrams using Visio.
• Audited manufacturing procedures.
Johnson & Johnson 2005
GPSG
Raritan, NJ
Consultant
• Instrumental in improving manufacturing process.
• Active member of a team charged with increasing overall equipment efficiency and reducing rework. Used six sigma methodology. Developed metrics.
• Managed the document life cycle, review, and approval process using Documentum.
• Created detailed procedures to operate the packaging lines by position.
• Unified policies across departments, sites, and countries.
• Developed an Excel spreadsheet containing programming logic reducing the time it took to develop a consolidated report by 75%.
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare 2004
Global Business Technology
Morris Plains, NJ
Consultant
Created and edited a 115-page reference document for the data warehouse. Hyperlinks to technical documents and business applications keep the reference document current and enhance its readability for a diverse audience.
• Organized the document and managed time-lines and deliverables.
• Interviewed subject matter experts and extracted information from technical documents.

Theodore Spinner (page 2)

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals 2001-2004
Research Engineering Operations
Pearl River, NY
Consultant
Initially hired as a technical writer for a six-month assignment then became actively involved in the FDA Consent Decree Remediation. Participated on several quality systems teams.
• Managed the process for creating preventive maintenance procedures and updating Maximo, the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) database. Assigned work to about 12 consultants.
 Tripled output by developing metrics to track consultants’ output vs. targets. Streamlined the processing of documents by having them flow “down-stream” only, easily increasing engineers’ productivity by 10%.
 Developed an Access database that replaced a very large, cumbersome Excel spreadsheet. Multiple data entry was eliminated resulting in savings of $10k annually.
• Created standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols, training programs, and knowledge assessments using corporate guidelines, process flow charts, and industry studies. Managed contractor SOPs. Certified trainer.

Johnson & Johnson 2001
Networking and Computer Services
Raritan, NJ
Consultant
• Wrote deployment documents in Word and created process flow charts using Visio for the e-Business Infrastructure Initiative after talking with subject matter experts and reviewing technical reports.
• Created two PowerPoint presentations: one for executives and the second for the technical staff. The executive presentation focused on strategies and functional benefits while that for the technical staff concentrated on the technical details of the infrastructure and comparisons between the different types of facilities.

Information Builders, Inc. 1998 – 2001
New York NY
Configuration Management and Technical Writer
Developed software programs and documented procedures for databases using RoboHelp.
Management Consultant 1992 - 1998
• Led a high performance team that developed an innovative, less costly, functionally superior, packaging product for Masonite (International Paper). Prepared a comprehensive financial and market analysis. Without any prior experience in the industry became a “valued expert in a short time.” Tracked progress using Microsoft Project.
• Designed and implemented training programs and three-day workshops to enhance managerial, technical, and career skills for Fortune 100 companies. Facilitated meetings.
• Developed a financial model using Excel containing programming logic for cellular communication towers.

United States Testing Company 1990 - 1991
Chemical Services Division
Hoboken, NJ
Vice President and General Manager
In just seven months, effected a turnaround of this FDA registered cGLP pharmaceutical, chemical, and environmental testing laboratory. Supervised 35 people, mostly professionals.
• Increased revenue 80% (to $3 million/year). Re-engineered the process, created profit centers - each with its own financial statements, determined the profitability of each laboratory procedure, targeted niche markets, and empowered people. Improved customer service. Turnaround time was halved as managers became entrepreneurial.

Theodore Spinner (page 3)

Givaudan-Roure (Hoffmann-LaRoche) 1988 – 1990
Clifton, NJ
Manufacturing Manager
Within three months, turned around production of the second largest volume product (one million pounds/year) for a cGMP manufacturing operation. As a result, was singled out for a special assignment in Switzerland. Subsequently, managed production of the largest volume product (nine million pounds/year). Established a dialog with individuals and held frequent group meetings. Supervised 15-300 people.
• Reduced manufacturing costs, which initially far exceeded budget, to $600 thousand below budget. Improved productivity 20% by diffusing a hostile union environment with a hands-on management style. Improved quality 50% and yield 3% by implementing statistical process controls. Re-engineered the inventory management process reducing inventory 50% and handling time 75%.

American Roland Chemical Corporation 1983-1988
Farmingdale, NY
General Manager
Turned around manufacturing operations for this contract manufacturer of vitamins and cosmetics. Following an assessment of the organization, its products, markets, production capabilities, and human resources, determined the profitability of each product and developed a program that drastically reduced costs and improved quality. Supervised 70 people.
• Converted manufacturing from one to three shifts reducing unit-manufacturing costs by 2/3. Determined the profitability of each product and eliminated unprofitable ones.

Education:
EDUCATION
PhD, Chemistry, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
MBA, Finance, Marketing, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
BS, Physics, Chemistry, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Theodore Spinner
Street:	Phone: 609 655 4339
City: Monroe Township	Fax: -
State: New Jersey
Zip: 08831
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