Kadijah Birkett

Detail-oriented Quality professional with over 8 years of experience in laboratory testing, compliance, and quality systems within a beverage manufacturing environment. Skilled in multi-disciplinary lab operations, data accuracy, and audit readiness. Recognized for supporting team coordination, improving consistency in lab practices, and maintaining high standards of quality. Well-positioned to contribute at a QA/QC Coordinator or Laboratory Supervisor level.

Quality Technician / Acting Team Lead - Caribbean Bottlers T&T Ltd (Coca-Cola)

(2017-01)

• Perform laboratory testing across microbiology, water treatment, raw materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Accurately enter and review data in SPC systems, identifying abnormalities and reporting issues for timely resolution
• Conduct verification of laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with quality standards
• Act as shift team lead, supporting coordination of lab activities and ensuring adherence to procedures
• Train and guide technicians in proper testing methods, documentation, and quality practices
• Support audit readiness through proper documentation, lab organization, and adherence to ISO standards
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and assist in implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Collaborate with production teams to address quality concerns and maintain product integrity

Quality Assistant - Time Savers

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

• Conducted raw material inspections and testing
• Documented findings and supported QA team in maintaining quality standards

Maintenance Technician Intern - Water and Sewage Authority (WASA)

(2016-01 - 2016-12)

• Assisted with preventative maintenance and equipment diagnostics

CAPE - Physics, Pure Mathematics, Caribbean Studies - CAPE Polytechnic Institute (2014-12)

CXC - Mathematics, English, Physics, Accounts, Social Studies, Information Technology - Holy Name Convent (2012-12)