Kimberly S.
About Kimberly S.
Kimberly S. serves as the Quality Systems Management Lead at Impinj, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Master of Library & Information Science from the University of Washington and has extensive experience in quality management and document control across various organizations.
Current Role at Impinj
Kimberly S. serves as the Quality Systems Management Lead at Impinj, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing quality management systems and ensuring compliance with established standards. Kimberly manages four quality warehouses, tracking inventory movement and reporting on quality issues. She conducts regular meetings to review quality warehouse inventory and gathers stakeholder feedback for disposition recommendations. Her expertise includes performing testing and validation for system updates, providing documentation to IT, and training end users on these updates.
Previous Experience at Impinj
Prior to her current role, Kimberly worked at Impinj as a Quality Document Control Specialist from 2018 to 2022 and as a Quality Systems Analyst in 2022. During her time as a Document Control Specialist, she developed skills in managing quality documentation and implementing quality management software. As a Quality Systems Analyst, she focused on troubleshooting software issues, gathering user feedback, and developing solutions to enhance processes.
Educational Background
Kimberly S. holds a Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) from the University of Washington, where she studied Knowledge Organization from 2012 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in American History from Washington State University between 2010 and 2012. Additionally, she completed an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in General Studies at Columbia Basin College from 2005 to 2010. Kimberly also participated in a study abroad program at Linnaeus University, focusing on English Language and Literature in 2012.
Career Development and Skills
Throughout her career, Kimberly has transitioned towards business analyst and data analyst roles, leveraging her experience in quality management software. She has successfully launched Electronic Document Quality Management Software for two companies, focusing on data entry, scrubbing, analysis, and reporting. Kimberly has developed skills in creating Power BI dashboards and ad hoc charts in Excel, often learning new techniques under tight deadlines. She emphasizes collaboration and welcomes constructive feedback on her work, viewing it as an opportunity for growth.
Diverse Work Experience
Kimberly S. has a diverse work history that includes roles in various industries. She has worked as a Barista at Starbucks, a Bookseller at Hastings Entertainment and Barnes & Noble, and a Digital Asset Management Intern at NOAA. Additionally, she has held positions as a Document Control Coordinator at SNBL USA and as an Account Manager/Associate Project Manager at ABC Legal Services. This varied experience has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of quality systems and document management.