CAROLANN THORSTED
Harrisonburg,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in evaluating safety compliance and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards within food production environments. Strong background in identifying potential hazards, conducting thorough inspections, and verifying sanitation protocols. Demonstrated ability to utilize analytical skills for problem-solving and ensuring public health safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Consumer Safety Inspector
United States Department of Agriculture
Dayton, VA
06.2023 - Current
- Facilitated international exports, keeping up-to-date on other countries requirements for US exports
- Monitored ongoing developments in consumer protection legislation at both state and federal levels
- Utilized advanced knowledge of consumer product safety standards to inspect products for defects, hazards, and other risks
- Analyzed data collected during inspection activities and identified trends or patterns that could lead to further investigation or improvement initiatives
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, codes, and industry standards when conducting inspections
- Maintained up-to-date records of all inspection activities including results, findings, and recommendations for corrective action
- Acted as a liaison between regulatory agencies responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws and the organization's internal teams
Dairy Farm Hand
Virginia Tech Dairy Complex
Blacksburg, VA
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepared dairy for next milking according to set guidelines
- Recognized cows with clinical mastitis, teat damage and other illnesses to treat and record conditions
- Provided animal husbandry practices such as monitoring feed intake, facilitating vaccinations and deworming programs, and providing general care for animals
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury, and disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain
- Operated milking equipment, to ensure efficient dairy production
Research Intern
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Compiled research data for review by senior researchers
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for research projects
- Tested raw materials, processes or finished products to determine quality or quantity of materials
- Measured or weighed compounds and solutions for use in testing
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Animal and Poultry Science
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2023
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Investigation techniques
- Documentation review
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- HACCP
- Effective communication
Timeline
Consumer Safety Inspector
United States Department of Agriculture
06.2023 - Current
Dairy Farm Hand
Virginia Tech Dairy Complex
04.2022 - 06.2023
Research Intern
Virginia Tech
09.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Animal and Poultry Science
Virginia Tech
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