Elissa Cuz
Severn,MD
Summary
Experienced quality control technician focused on assisting operations with creating compliant products. Systematic and driven professional familiar with scheduling and conducting inspections to help solve production issues and maintain quality, with experience in both team-oriented and independent roles in food production and quality assurance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician
TGD Cuts
Severn, Maryland
11.2023 - Current
- Performed detailed inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Developed and implemented inspection procedures for incoming materials.
- Reviewed production schedules to ensure timely delivery of finished goods.
- Lead Quality Assurance operations, ensuring all stages of production meet strict food safety standards.
- Conduct plant walk-through audits, pre-operation inspections, and GMP compliance checks.
- Monitor and verify records in Receiving, Production, Logistics, and Sanitation, maintaining accurate records in a cloud-based food safety system.
- Perform scheduled temperature checks, metal detector operations, and verify label accuracy.
- Support employee training, supplier assessments, regulatory inspections, and customer audits to uphold quality systems.
Warehouse Packager
RNA Corporation
Chicago, Illinois
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Performed pre-shift inspections of warehouse equipment and ensured it was in proper working order.
- Managed inventory levels by keeping track of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Weighed items, labeled containers, and verified information against invoices to ensure accuracy.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulling materials, packing boxes, and placing orders in delivery area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Talita Kumi
Guatemala10-2021
English As A Second Lenguage -
Howard Community College
Columbia, MDSkills
Technical Skills: GMP compliance, metal detector operations, sanitation chemical controls, temperature monitoring
Leadership: Team coordination, motivation, and strategic decision-making for quality assurance processes
Personal Qualities: Methodical, organized, proactive, responsible, and able to handle physical demands of food processing environments
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); familiarity with cloud-based food safety management systems
Languages: Spanish (fluent), English (intermediate proficiency - 45%)
Timeline
Food Safety and Quality Assurance Technician
TGD Cuts
11.2023 - Current
Warehouse Packager
RNA Corporation
01.2023 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Talita Kumi
English As A Second Lenguage -
Howard Community College