Professional of the Year - Pharmaceutical/Personnel Supervision
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Carmen M. Mora |
Title: | Chemist, Pharmaceutical Professional, Retired |
Industry: | Pharmaceutical |
Type of Organization: | Manufacturing |
Major Product/Service: | Pharmaceuticals |
Expertise: | Ms. Mora is retired after 35 years. She was responsible for supervising laboratory personnel, manufacturing, production planning and pharmaceuticals. |
Geographic Area of Distribution: | National |
Affiliations: | Colegio de Quimicos de Puerto Rico; American Chemical Society; Lions Club of Puerto Rico, Caparra Club; Past President, Woman's Lion Club (Domadoras) |
University/Degree: | B.S, Chemistry, Catholic University, Ponce, Puerto Rico, 1970; Post Graduate Studies, Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez |
Born: | September 16, 1948, Ponce, Puerto Rico |
Hobbies/Sports: | Collecting coins and stamps, sewing baby blankets for Catholic organizations |
Spouse: | Edgardo Rodrighez-Thillet |
Married: | December, 1988 |
Children: | Maite, Guillermo |
Work History: | In 1971, Ms. Mora began her career as a chemist for a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. She then was hired as an assistant quality control manager in 1974 with Winthrop Laboratories, Barceloneta. This pant eventually became Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Cruce Davila Plant in 2002 after a number of changes. During her professional career, Ms. Mora served as an assistant quality control manager, pharmaceutical production manager, production planner, and finally as a planner buyer. She retired in 2005 after 34 years of service. |
Honors & Awards: | Woman Lion of the Year, 2007, 2009, Domadoras; Received special award for serving on Mother and Daughter Camps of the International Lions Club of Puerto Rico, 2012 |
Career Accomplishments: | Ms. Mora is quite proud of having served as a Girl Scout Leader for 12 years, during which time her daughter was also a Girl Scout. She was honored by the Domadoras - Woman's Lion Club as well. |