Curtis Cranston
@curtiscranston
Document Control Specialist experienced in EDMS, quality records, and process support.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Document Control Specialist with extensive experience managing manual and electronic document control systems in regulated environments, including cGMP/ISO and pharmaceutical settings. I have routinely served as a System Administrator for MasterControl and worked with EDMS platforms like QCBD, supporting document lifecycle, change control, and records management.
Throughout my career I have led projects to reformat, archive, scan, upload and verify controlled documents, improved efficiencies by converting to PDF-based systems, and maintained training and QA records to support audits and regulatory submissions. I have balanced contract and staff roles across biotechnology, medical device, chemical, and manufacturing companies.
I seek remote opportunities, prefer full-time but will consider part-time, and am open to sales roles for SaaS or B2B products with residual income. I bring dependable document control, strong MS Word/Excel and Adobe skills, and a practical, audit-ready approach to records and process management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Document Control Specialist
Miramar Metal Processing
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Perform delivery operations for a metal plating and finishing company while supporting basic document handling and record maintenance tasks as needed during part-time employment since Jan 2024.
Document Control Specialist
Arena Pharmaceuticals
Jul 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 5 months)
Managed archive and database projects, entered metadata into searchable databases, and supported paper and electronic controlled document management within the EDMS to improve accessibility and compliance.
Sales & Delivery Associate
Fresh Infusion Manufacturing
May 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Acquired and supported business accounts, managed orders and deliveries, and contributed to manufacturing and packaging operations to grow and retain a dedicated customer base.
Customer Service Technician
Superior Care Pharmacy
Sep 2017 - May 2018 (8 months)
Handled prescription order intake, supported delivery preparation and packaging, and executed deliveries to customers and businesses to ensure timely medication distribution.
Document Specialist
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Feb 2017 - Sep 2017 (7 months)
Maintained active and archived controlled documents per SOPs, reformatted and converted documents to PDF, and streamlined recordkeeping to improve system efficiency and accuracy.
Reception / Admin Document Specialist
Genalyte
May 2016 - Jan 2017 (8 months)
Managed reception duties and operated a manual document control system to ensure proper routing, filing, and accessibility of administrative and quality documents.
Document Control Specialist
Suneva Medical
Jun 2013 - Aug 2015 (2 years 2 months)
Operated a manual document control system in a cGMP/ISO environment, processed change requests, managed employee training records, and assisted audits by providing timely document retrieval.
Document Control / QA Specialist
EMD Chemicals
Mar 2006 - May 2013 (7 years 2 months)
Built a GMP-based manual document and record control system, served as MasterControl EDMS system administrator, and developed SOPs and work instructions for Quality Assurance.
Regulatory Affairs Document Specialist
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
Jan 2002 - Feb 2006 (4 years 1 month)
Produced, formatted, assembled, submitted, and archived FDA regulatory documents while maintaining archive rooms and coordinating off-site storage shipments for Regulatory Affairs.
Education
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California State University, Fresno
Bachelor of Arts, Biological Sciences
Attended California State University, Fresno; studied coursework related to Biological Sciences leading to a Bachelor of Arts.
Monterey Peninsula College
Associate of Arts, Business Administration
Completed coursework at Monterey Peninsula College resulting in an Associate of Arts in Business Administration.
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