Ali Marks

Quality Assurance - Assay - Research & Development. Non-compliance reports, technical writing, analytical and physical testing of materials. Sample preparation, calibration and instrumentation maintenance, and data entry. Tantalum purification, resin loading (Germanium Ion Exchange), and solubility of Arsenic & Antimony.

Logistics & Administration - Watts Water Technology

(2026-05)

Temporary position

• Receiving product, verifying incoming shipments, and entering inventory into QAD
• Picking, packing, and shipping orders through various carriers
• Cycle counts, inventory audits, adjustments, and transfers
• Processing returns and warranties

Warehouse Administrator - Fresh Taste

(2025-09 - 2025-11)

Short-Term Contract

• Verifying inventory and requesting transfers based on daily orders and weekly schedule
• Preparing processing and packing papers, along with product, case and pallet labels
• Training new hires with SOPs and following training checklists
• Facilitated process improvements in internal communication and accountability

AI Drone Operator, Sales & Construction Administration - ADM PA Solutions - Calgary, AB

(2024-08 - 2025-08)

• Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing contracts with customers, ensuring regulatory compliance
• Assisting in estimating and tracking project budgets, creating and maintaining project schedules, and managing timelines
• Facilitating communication between all parties and ensuring that everyone is informed and aligned
• Maintaining project documentation such as: material orders, progress and completion statements
• Ensuring adherence to building codes, safety regulations, and obtaining necessary permits/licenses
• Regularly inspected sites to ensure that construction work meets quality standards and specs
• Handling invoices, payments, and other financial aspects of the project

Personal Shopper, Winner of the Shining Star - Wal-Mart McKenzie Towne - Calgary, AB

(2023-08 - 2024-10)

• Provided fantastic customer service & maintained a tidy sales floor
• Stocking shelves in an organized fashion to merchandising standards
• Tracking & managing inventory levels, identifying discrepancies, and reporting on stock levels
• Fulfilling online orders, including picking and packing items

Material Handler - Gregg Distributors - Calgary, AB

(2022-05 - 2022-12)

• Picked, packed, and shrink wrapped orders for delivery
• Followed compliance protocols: confirming accuracy of orders and signing pick tickets
• Ensured work areas were kept clean, neat and well-organized
• Packed incoming stock away, took inventory and reported shortage

Quality Assurance Technician - PinkWood - Calgary, AB

(2021-03 - 2021-10)

• Graded lumber for use in engineered wood products
• Understood the manufacturing processes to build I-Joists
• Inspected: finished goods, product manufacturing process, and raw materials for defects or damage
• Trained and supervised operators regarding quality checks
• Glue and resin system set-up and calibration
• Also, calibrated: camera systems to monitor manufacturing processes, test equipment and tools
• Performed tests & trials: MOE/UTS, moment, shear, delamination, and product qualification
• Updated and organized departmental SDSs
• Familiarity with various saws and power tools

R&D Lab Technician, member of H&S - Neo Performance Materials, Rare Metals - Peterborough, ON

(2018-08 - 2019-12)

• Primary researcher for R&D –peer reviewed journals and published works
• Maintained detailed records of experimental data
• Ran bench trials: alloy and syncon leaching, Ge resin loading capacity tests, SX Ta purification
• Responsible for inventory and SDS of R&D chemicals, as well as production bulk chemicals
• Reorganized labs and purged unused/stored chemicals for appropriate disposal
• Dedicated purchaser for department - positive relations with suppliers
• Prepared serial dilutions with various matrices for the ICP analyst
• Familiar with safe handling and working efficiently with HF, as well as other acids and organics

Quality Assurance Technician - Selig Canada - Aurora, ON

(2016-09 - 2018-08)

• Instrument analysis & chemical/mechanical tests to ensure quality standards and ISO & FDA specs
• Validated production processes through operator and machine audits
• Resolved issues in production and recommends improvements after analyzing problem
• SyteLine used to input testing data and trace lots of raw materials
• Provided CoA & CoC for customers

Inventory Clerk Lead - The Beer Store Distribution Centre – Whitby - Whitby, ON

(2015-05 - 2016-09)

Material Handler (Damaged Goods, Loss Prevention) + Inventory Auditor (BRC)

Shipper/Receiver Lead - Regal Gifts - Barrie, ON

(2012-10 - 2014-08)

Material verification & transfers + Picking/packing + QC/QA + Training

Diploma - Chemical Lab Technician - Durham College (2014 - 2016)

Specialization - Regulatory Compliance - University of Pennsylvania & Coursera (2020 - 2020)

Health Sciences - Sir Sandford Fleming (2008 - 2008)

Honours - General Arts & Science - University of Waterloo (2006 - 2006)

French Immersion - St. Peter's Secondary School (2005 - 2005)