Cassie Barbeau
Denison,IA
Summary
Safety-oriented professional systematic about assessing and improving worker conditions through short- and long-term monitoring strategies. Highly analytical, observant and skilled at identifying and resolving diverse concerns. Excellent inspection and documentation skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Assistant Manager
Smithfield Foods, Inc
Denison, IA
05.2022 - Current
- Provided guidance on safe work practices to ensure that employees are following safety guidelines.
- Analyzed data gathered from surveys, interviews, observations, focus groups and other sources to assess current level of risk exposure in the workplace.
- Advised supervisors on methods for minimizing risks associated with specific tasks or operations being conducted at the facility.
- Trained personnel on proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations through regular audits and inspections.
- Assisted in the development of job hazard analysis documents for each task performed by employees.
- Ensured all necessary documentation was completed accurately regarding any incident reports or investigations.
- Investigated incidents, accidents and near-misses to determine root causes and corrective actions.
- Maintained records of hazardous materials used in the workplace as required by OSHA standards.
- Collaborated with management team members to develop strategies for improving health and safety performance within the organization.
- Conducted periodic drills and exercises designed to test emergency preparedness capabilities.
- Conducted trainings for company employees on safety initiatives to comply with federal regulations.
Microbiologist
Smithfield Foods, Inc
Denison, IA
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored microbiological tests including sterility testing, total plate count, bioburden testing and endotoxin testing.
- Monitored diagnostic test results.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment by adhering to established safety procedures.
- Utilized various techniques such as microscopy, flow cytometry, ELISA, culture media preparation for identification of microorganisms from clinical specimens.
- Interpreted test results accurately ensuring that all data is reported properly.
- Carried out quality control checks on materials used in the laboratory setting according to established standards.
- Analyzed data from environmental samples to determine levels of microbial contamination.
- Created reports summarizing findings from experiments conducted in the lab.
- Conducted chemical and biological tests on drinking water, waste water and sludge samples.
Food Safety Technologist
Smithfield Foods
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Verifies that all Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Regulatory programs are functioning as designed, being followed and correctly documented - thus ensuring the facility has the "regulatory evidence" required to prove they have produced safe and wholesome products
- Ensures USDA regulatory compliance by making scientifically defendable decisions that do not result in unjustified decreases in operational productivity or efficiency
- Able to quickly and thoroughly investigate a product/process failure, determine the root cause and take prompt corrective actions; while minimizing product exposure and production down time
- Revise and update food safety and quality programs and procedures as directed
- Accountable for the preparation and the execution of USDA daily verification tasks, as well as numerous 3rd party audits and USDA food safety system assessments
- Takes appropriate corrective action as a result of any findings generated
- Develops and fosters a strong working relationship with the USDA
- Prevents HACCP, SSOP and process or product failures
- Creates and maintain SQF Quality Plan.
Food Service Coordinator
Fort Dodge Prison
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Supervise inmates of 30 or more in a correctional facility industrial kitchen
- Maintain a safe, sanitary work environment, which conforms to all standards and regulations
- Ensure timely and efficient meal service
- Ensure that all kitchen tools and equipment are returned to their designated secure area
- Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow for inmate.
RGM
Popeyes
- Manage a team of 25 or more
- Hire/fire
- Truck order and inventory/product yield/P&L
- Resolve customers complaints
- Make sure the restraint is in compliance with state and local food regulations
- Train and work alongside co-workers
- ServSafe Instructor and Proctor.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05-2025
BA in Nutrition Science - Nutrition Science
Kaplan University
01.2017
Skills
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Incident Investigation
- Fall protection
- Safety Training
- Electrical Safety
- Safety audits
- Hazard Identification
- Chemical Handling
- Regulations and compliance
- Safety Auditing
- LO/TO programs
- Incident Response
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Certification
- OSHA CERTIFIED
- CPR CERTIFIED
- CONFINDED SPACE CERTIFIED
- HAZMAT CERTIFIED
Timeline
Safety Assistant Manager
Smithfield Foods, Inc
05.2022 - Current
Microbiologist
Smithfield Foods, Inc
07.2021 - 05.2022
Food Safety Technologist
Smithfield Foods
03.2018 - 07.2021
Food Service Coordinator
Fort Dodge Prison
09.2017 - 03.2018
RGM
Popeyes
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Excelsior College
BA in Nutrition Science - Nutrition Science
Kaplan University
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