Ericka Sanders
O'Neill,NE
Summary
Disciplined Environmental Health Scientist inspection and training staff and stakeholders to prevent hazards from harming public and environmental health. More than 15 years of experience in environmental inspections and training. Developing and maintaining staff training on the most current food code applications as well as additional state regulations. To provide an opportunity for myself to work in an environment that is stable, fun, and has opportunity for advancement within that business. Detail-oriented team player to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Safety Evaluation Officer
State of Nebraska-Department of Environment & Energy
- Current
- Regularly inspect highly susceptible food production and service facilities, childcare centers, mobile home parks, swimming pools, & recreational camp facilities
- Conduct water well sampling & septic tank evaluations
- Perform new staff training for food facility inspectors
- Provide staff training
- Collaborate with FDA and other departments on food code interpretations and applications.
Environmental Health Scientist III
State of Nebraska-Department of Health & Human Services Public Health
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Regularly inspect highly susceptible food production & service facilities, childcare centers, mobile home parks, swimming pools, & recreational camp facilities
- Conduct water well & septic tank evaluations.
Food Sanitarian
State of Nebraska-Department of Agriculture
04.2008 - 03.2018
- Regularly inspect food production establishments & manufacturing facilities.
Education
Master of Public Health, MPH, Environmental & Occupational Concentration -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE12.2023
B.S. General Biology Option Degree -
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE12.2006
High School Diploma -
Ainsworth High School
Ainsworth, NE05.2003
Skills
- General computer knowledge
- Fast learner
- Personable
- Reliable, hard worker
- Training facilitation
- Team collaboration
- Environmental Health Knowledge
- Time Management Proficiency
- Community Outreach Coordination
Accomplishments
- Scholarships 2003: Co-op Feed & Grain; Eddy, Leonard/Berdy Butcher
- CSC Pre-Vet Club Vice President 2004-2005, President 2005-2006
- American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association Vice-President 2005-2006
- Cub Scout Den leader volunteer 2018-2020
- Soccer Coach volunteer 2017
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist, 2014-Present with National Environmental Health Association, Denver, CO & State of Nebraska Licensure Unit 2014-Present
- Member of Nebraska Environmental Health Association
- Nebraska Environmental Association Vice President 2014 & 2018-current
- Nebraska Environmental Association President Elect-President-Past President 2015-2017
- OSHA 30-hour card
- Trained new staff members.
References
- Mrs. Melanie Kunc, (402) 641-6288, 1610 State Hwy 41, Wilbur, NE, 68465, melanie.kunc@nebraska.gov
- Mr. Marlon Buzek, (402) 764-0297, P.O. Box 353, Stromsburg, NE, 68666, mbuzek@windstream.net
- Mrs. Mary Israel, (605) 484-1414, 5059 Williams St., Rapid City, SD, 57703, meandrews428@hotmail.com
Affiliations
- Nebraska Environmental Heal Association
Certification
- Registered Environmental Health Scientist License -Nebraska
- Registered Environmental Health Scientist- National Environmental Health Association
Timeline
Environmental Health Scientist III
State of Nebraska-Department of Health & Human Services Public Health
03.2018 - 06.2020
Food Sanitarian
State of Nebraska-Department of Agriculture
04.2008 - 03.2018
Food Safety Evaluation Officer
State of Nebraska-Department of Environment & Energy
- Current
Master of Public Health, MPH, Environmental & Occupational Concentration -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
B.S. General Biology Option Degree -
Chadron State College
High School Diploma -
Ainsworth High School
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