COURTNEY JONES
Memphis,TN
Summary
Environmental health professional with hands-on experience in food safety inspections, compliance investigations, and public facility oversight. Background includes 3,000+ inspections, foodborne illness investigations, permit and plan reviews, and Excel-based reporting to support regulatory decisions and public health enforcement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Specialist
Shelby County Health Department
Memphis, TN
02.2024 - Current
- Conduct environmental health inspections and compliance investigations for food establishments and public facilities.
- Perform foodborne illness investigations and support outbreak response efforts.
- Educated operators on food safety regulations, corrective actions, and FDA Food Code compliance to enhance operational standards.
- Reviewed permit applications and construction plans to ensure adherence to environmental regulations and facilitate project approvals.
- Conducted 3,000+ inspections and maintained compliance records while utilizing Excel for data analysis and reporting to support regulatory compliance efforts.
Environmental Specialist I
Lentz Public Health Department
Nashville, TN
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Conducted inspections and documented compliance findings, ensuring adherence to state and local regulations.
- Compiled reports and maintained records to support enforcement of public health policies.
- Educated business owners on food safety requirements, guiding them on necessary corrective actions.
Dietary Clerk / Kitchen Supervisor
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital (Monroe Carell Jr.)
Nashville, TN
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Maintained patient dietary records, facilitating effective healthcare nutrition services to meet individual dietary needs.
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards to promote safe meal preparation.
- Trained staff on safety procedures and operational practices, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency.
Waitress/Bartender
Main Event Productions & A Catered Affair
01.2012 - 01.2014
Admissions Office Secretary
University of Memphis
01.2009 - 12.2009
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Food Science, Public Health
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN01-2014
Skills
- Environmental Health Inspections
- Foodborne Illness Investigations
- FDA Food Code Compliance
- Regulatory Enforcement
- HACCP
- Permit approval
- Compliance reporting
- Data analysis
- Records Management
- Health education
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Community outreach
Certification
HACCP Training, FDA Food Code & Regulatory Compliance Training
Timeline
Environmental Specialist
Shelby County Health Department
02.2024 - Current
Environmental Specialist I
Lentz Public Health Department
10.2015 - 08.2018
Dietary Clerk / Kitchen Supervisor
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital (Monroe Carell Jr.)
06.2014 - 10.2015
Waitress/Bartender
Main Event Productions & A Catered Affair
01.2012 - 01.2014
Admissions Office Secretary
University of Memphis
01.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Food Science, Public Health
Middle Tennessee State University