JULIEANN M.

THORNTON 368 Camden Road San Jacinto, CA 92582 951-204-4493 (Mobile)

JulieannMThornton@gmail.com

________________________________________________________________________________ STAFF BUSINESS APPLICATIONS / PROCESS ANALYST Accomplished Subject Matter Expert with 26+ years experience in the medical device industry with 19+ years dedicated to label design development and controls, manufacturing controls and content standards related to medical device labeling operations. Key competencies include:

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Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables to meet scheduled project milestones Demonstrated ability to identify solution alternatives and faciliate project cooperation and consensus. In-depth knowledge of labeling systems and artwork applications. Detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements and external standards - GS1, ISO, cGMPs Demonstrated ability to provide guidance on all label-related topics and issues Consultant level contributor to numerous business teams - Configuration Management, International Labeling, Customer Service and Supply Chain Logistics Familiar with pending global serialization requirements Participant on intiatives presented by AdvaMed (direct) and EucoMed (indirect) Expert in hardware solution design requirements to meet business need Excellent written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal, analytical, technical, presentation and problem solving skills TECHNICAL SKILLS

Labeling / Artwork Applications: Tools: Industry Standards: Platforms:

Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), EasyLabel MS Project, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint GS1, Governing ISO Standards and cGMPs Windows and MacOs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ABBOTT VASCULAR, Temecula, CA Staff Business Applications / Process Analyst, Product Labeling 2006-2014

Define business process and requirements to support the Abbott Vascular Labeling Systems; serve as the liaison between the business and IT. Development of business process changes and software / hardware solutions to improve and streamline labeling operations from design through distribution. Facilitate meetings with key project stakeholders to prioritize requests, resolve issues and provide project status. Serve as primary point of contact for product labeling processes and system needs: ! Staff Analyst for the divisional customized labeling systems supporting label design, manufacturing and distribution ! Develop and execute User Acceptance Testing for all system changes ! Serve as divisional representative for GS1 ! Process owner for GTIN Allocation ! Participant in several cross-functional projects; assist with gaining business alignment on strategic initiatives ! Deployed labeling system and trained IT staff to support labeling at China affiliate ! Received Presidents Award for China labeling effort

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GUIDANT VASCULAR INTERVENTION, Temecula, CA Manager, Labeling Systems

2002-2006

Established role for business system ownership of product and material labeling systems and manufacturing processes. Group served as the liaison between the business and IT. Hired and trained personnel in system development support and process / system ownership. Serve as primary point of contact for product labeling processes and system needs: ! Developed training matrix and technical promotional ladder for staff ! Assumed and maintained all manufacturing operating procedures ! Process owner for Material Identification ! Work with IT to resolve technical challenges associated with labeling software and hardware ! Authored technical support procedures for front-line IT support staff ! Supported project teams with product transfers to assimilate new labeling into systems ! Provided troubleshooting support for label design users ! Managed 2 direct reports GUIDANT VASCULAR INTERVENTION, Temecula, CA Supervisor, Package Labeling 1998-2002

Established foundational operating procedures for labeling development and maintenance in support of the business unit across all sites. ! Streamlined translation process to reduce turnaround time and insure quality and reliability ! Established quality and corrective action procedures for translation services ! Developed formal departmental training curricula in page layout and graphic design ! Instituted proofreading processes for content and mechanical review ! Worked with IT to develop a networked control system [vault] for label development to tie to inhouse printing systems in manufacturing ! Standardized label stock and packaging configurations ! Worked with print suppliers to establish standardized configurations for instructions for use ! Simplified artwork specifications through the use of generic material specifications ! Managed 8 direct reports GUIDANT VASCULAR INTERVENTION, Temecula, CA Labeling Specialist 1994-1998

Worked independently to create pre-printed and in-house generated labeling components spanning label stocks, instructions for use, chipboard boxes and assorted packaging components using both Mac and PC platforms. Maintained Mac computers due to lack of IT support for the platform. ! Managed labeling components for 5,000+ catalog numbers ! Worked with Marketing to develop branded designs ! Authored technical instructional documents for label development activities ! Worked with Business Alliance to strategize and develop labeling designs to meet contractual obligations ! Developed design standards for pre-printed and in-house generated labels ! Updated artwork approval process to simplify and reduce steps needed for review and approval

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, Temecula, CA Manufacturing Engineering Technician 1989-1994

ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, Temecula, CA Production Operator

1986-1989

EDUCATION Diploma, Saddleback High School, Santa Ana, CA Certificate in Graphic Design, University of Riverside, Riverside, CA REFERRALS Provided upon request. 1975 2000