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ASQ Boulder Section 1313 (ASQ Boulder)
The mission of ASQ Boulder is: “To promote the quality profession through personal development of members in order to enhance the profitability of businesses in Boulder and the surrounding geographical area.”
As a not-for-profit organization, we believe first and foremost in the development of our members.
Our annual program schedule is developed based on member feedback with the sole purpose of offering a toolbox of learning to enhance the existing skill sets and provide practical takeaways that can be applied in our daily work.
We also offer bi-annual opportunities for professional training to prepare professionals for first time success in the ASQ Certification exams offering a guarantee of success with each training course.
Membership in ASQ opens the door to a national network of quality professionals, conference opportunities and an extensive library of reference material, including the monthly publication of Quality Progress.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- ASQ Boulder 2024-Apr-25 Section Web MeetingLink visible for attendees
Date: 25 April 2024
Topic: Quality 4.0 Cost and Management Systems
Cost: Free
Note: Thursday 5:45 pm to 7:30pm US-MT meeting
11:45 am Web Conference Start: Networking, Welcome and Section Business
Noon pm Presentation- Speaker: John Cachat, PeProSo (helping People improve Process with Software)
- Topic: Quality 4.0 Cost and Management Systems
- Presentation Slides and Video posted after meeting
- Bio: John Cachat
-- John is a visionary and an expert in developing innovative information technology approaches for large and small organizations and is known for helping people improve processes with software.
-- Mr. Cachat specializes in strategies to integrate ERP, PLM, MES, and QMS technologies.
-- John received a BSIE degree at the General Motors Institute (GMI) in Flint, MI specializing in Operations Research.
-- John also holds a MSIE degree from Texas A & M University, specializing in
automated manufacturing
-- He is Past Chairman of a local ASQ Chapter and led the ASQ Quality Management Division Technical Committee on Quality Information Systems.
-- He is a current member of the ASQ Quality 4.0 Technical Team.
-- John is an Executive at PeProSo (helping People improve Process with Software). - References:
-- Website: PeProSo services https://peproso.com/services
-- Website: PeProSo webinars https://peproso.com/webinars
1:15 pm After Presentation Networking
1:30 pm Web Conference End: meeting over
Place: Web Conference Webex- Meeting link: https://asq.webex.com/asq/j.php?MTID=md05679cada86629492fa4f675d96c72a
- Meeting number: 2551 691 2583
- Password: 3pEdTMcYq54
Meeting also posted on MyASQ Boulder Community Event
- ASQ Boulder 2024-May-23 Section Web MeetingLink visible for attendees
Topic: Activate Your Personal Brand with LinkedIn
Cost: Free
Note: Thursday 5:45pm to 7:30pm US-MT meeting
5:45 pm Web Conference Start: Networking, Welcome and Section Business
6:00 pm Presentation- Speaker: Diana Alt, Coaching and Consultant
- Topic: Activate Your Personal Brand with LinkedIn
- Presentation Slides and Video posted after meeting
- Abstract:
-- LinkedIn is one of the most powerful and yet most misunderstood tools for managing your career.
-- In this session, learn why you should not just view your LinkedIn profile as a static online resume, and how to turn it into a vibrant reflection of your professional awesomeness! - Bio: Diana Alt is a No BS executive coach and career growth strategist who helps people take charge of aligning life and livelihood.
-- Diana uses her 20+ years of experience in corporate product development roles to help people get out of their own way by building confidence, setting boundaries, and casting a vision for an awesome career and life.
-- She believes work should feel good, not like a long slow march towards oblivion.
-- Diana helps individuals and organizations to make work awesome through her coaching, consulting, and training services.
-- She helps people identify ideal work for them and execute and effective job search strategy.
-- She also helps people identify ways to update the way they work in their current jobs and businesses to align with the life they want.
-- Diana is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and Certified Career Coach from the Career Coach Institute.
-- Her top strengths are Input, Learner, Intellection, Maximizer, and Connectedness. Her top weaknesses are tacos and Diet Coke.. - References:
-- Website:Diana Alt Career and Coaching https://www.dianaalt.com/
-- Website: Diana Alt Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianakalt/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianakalt/
7:15 pm After Presentation Networking
7:30 pm Web Conference End: meeting over
Place: Web Conference Webex- Meeting link: https://asq.webex.com/asq/j.php?MTID=m0292be2146a4ba1345b0960b698dfed0
- Meeting number: 2553 448 6556
- Password: UaJgWWTn476
Meeting also posted on MyASQ Boulder Community Event
- ASQ Boulder 2024-Sep-26 Section Web MeetingLink visible for attendees
Topic: Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) Management for Dietary Supplement Companies
Cost: Free
Note: Thursday 5:45pm to 7:30pm US-MT meeting
5:45 pm Web Conference Start: Networking, Welcome and Section Business
6:00 pm Presentation- Speaker: Lance Harding, Unilever Health & Wellbeing
- Topic: Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) Management for Dietary Supplement Companies
- Presentation Slides and Video posted after meeting
- Abstract:
-- A good Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) Management Program should be a progressive initiative focused on the effective management of the relationships between the brand owner and the manufacturer for mutual benefit.
-- Supplier management is crucial for ensuring the quality, compliance, and safety of all consumer products.
-- The objective of this program is to equip quality professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to evolve a supplier to a true manufacturing partner. - Bio: Lance Harding is Head of US Quality and Regulatory for Unilever Health &
Wellness.
-- He is the Immediate Past Chair of the Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Division of the American Society for Quality (ASQ).
-- He previously was VP of Product Development & Compliance for SmartyPants Vitamins.
-- He has worked for Herbalife, Guthy-Renker, Allergan & Pfizer.
-- He is a registered pharmacist with an MBA; US Regulatory Affairs Certified (RAC) from RAPS; Lead Instructor for Preventive Controls for Human Food & Foreign Supplier Verification Programs from FSPCA; Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Food Safety & Quality Auditor (CFSQA) & Certified Pharmaceutical GMP Professional (CPGP) from ASQ - References:
-- None Yet
7:15 pm After Presentation Networking
7:30 pm Web Conference End: meeting over
Place: Web Conference Webex- Meeting link: https://asq.webex.com/asq/j.php?MTID=m15f90a32f8c29f496b78b0a369679361
- Meeting number: 2550 115 6545
- Password: KVnF52rC3G4
Meeting also posted on MyASQ Boulder Community Event
