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Team Member Tuesday - Tina Ries

Beth Mack • Nov 09, 2020

Team Member Tuesday with Tina Ries!

Today we are celebrating our Testing Proctor, Tina Ries. Thank you for the important work you are doing to save children from accidental poisoning...you are making a difference.

How long have you worked for BDMG?

We are a family of 4. My husband Steve (a chiropractor) and I met in high school in Buffalo, NY. We’ve been together for over 33 years and married for 27. We have two children. Alexa is 25 and lives in Arizona, working in Gilbert School District as a Speech Pathologist. Brandon is 21 and a senior at West Virginia University, working toward a degree in Finance and planning to be an actuary. We also have a Yorkie named Lucky, who is 15.

What are your favorite hobbies?

I love to cook and bake. I enjoy working out, going to the beach, and always finding new places to venture to.

What are your favorite quotes?

"It is what it is." and "Put your positive pants on."

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

I would love to travel to a lot of places but the first thought would be Australia.

What would you like to do when you retire?

When I retire I would like to volunteer and just relax, be with my kids/grandkids, and travel as much as possible. Living probably out west where it’s not humid!!

Do you have a favorite non-profit or organization that you like to volunteer for or support?

I have been looking into volunteering for the Best Buddies organization and A Night to Shine/Tim Tebow's organization.

What is the funniest situation you have run into while doing child-resistant adult package testing?

We have had many funny situations doing adult testing for all these years. A couple of situations that stick out are when a man was hoping it was viagra in the bottles. And another man thinking he had to use the bottle to give us a urine sample.

Tina, thank you for sharing your story - we love your focus on the positives! We appreciate your giving us a peek into your life and why you are such a special member of our team!

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What Does It Mean To Be ISO 17025 Accredited?

By Mark Perkins • 10 Apr, 2024

What Does It Mean To Be ISO 17025 Accredited? As the world leader in child-resistant and senior-friendly package testing, Bird Dog Marketing Group considers ISO 17025 accreditation an essential requirement for all testing laboratories, and this is why we choose to be audited for accreditation annually. Our global customers have the assurance that they can trust the results we provide to them on every test. What is ISO 17025 Accreditation? ISO 17025 accreditation, the international standard created by the International Organization for Standardization, is pivotal for testing laboratories, ensuring a globally recognized standard of quality and reliability in their management system and technical competence. It is comprised of various requirements and guidelines use by laboratory customers, regulation boards, accreditation authorities, and organizations to verify, recognize and ensure the competency impartially, and consistent operation of laboratories in their testing and calibration processes. It is particularly crucial for those offering Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ISO, and CSA child-resistant package testing services, as it validates the precision, accuracy, and consistency of our testing methods. Why ISO 17025 Accreditation Matters to Bird Dog Marketing Group? ISO 17025 accreditation not only bolsters confidence among our clients regarding the credibility of our test results, but it also aligns with testing procedures with international standards, facilitating the acceptance of test results across international borders and industries. This ensures the child-resistant package testing results BDMG completes for your company can be used for package distribution globally. Ultimately, we believe that for laboratories committed to excellence in CPSC, ISO, and CSA testing, ISO 17025 is not just a benchmark, but a necessity for ensuring quality, fostering trust, and expanding global reach. As a global leader in child-resistant package testing for over 55 years, Bird Dog Marketing Group is committed to your product’s excellence through the highest standards of testing protocols. I look forward to continuing the discussion and answering any questions you may have. ~ Mark Perkins, Co-CEO, Bird Dog Marketing Group