Experienced Auditor focused on improving business compliance, workflow and processes through detailed audits and optimization recommendations. Successful track record of fully evaluating information, structures and procedures and initiating corrective actions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Auditor - Food Safety Consultant
Self-employed (Graciela Adame LLC)
05.2013 - Current
Conduct Primus Labs standard audits (facility, ranch, greenhouse, packaging materials warehouses and harvesting crew).
Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of audit process.
Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and ensuring high level of satisfaction during audit process.
Mentored junior auditors, sharing knowledge and best practices to foster their professional growth within team.
Conducted risk assessments to determine areas requiring increased focus during subsequent audits.
Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
Food Safety Manager
Sun Pacific Marketing
05.2011 - 04.2013
Established, implemented and maintained all food safety related programs and standards for fruits and vegetables packinghouses, farming and harvesting operations.
Increased employee awareness on food safety practices by conducting regular training sessions and workshops.
Ensured all operations were in compliance with federal, state, local, specific customer and company food safety policies and regulations.
Prepared all required reports and correspondence to clients.
Identified, documented and implemented corrective actions for continuous compliance and improvement.
Inspected products and equipment for conformity to applicable regulations and standards.
Coordinated regulatory, customer and third-party audits.
Educated management on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
Coordinated and maintained internal and external auditing program.
Coordinated microbiological and pesticide residue testing programs.
Handled customer complaints.
Participated in California Citrus Quality Council food safety committee.
Food Safety Specialist
Ocean Mist Farms
04.2008 - 04.2011
Ensured regulatory compliance and improvement at field and facility levels.
Coordinated and maintained internal auditing program (fields, harvesting crews and facilities).
Maintained supplier evaluation, approval and monitoring program.
Coordinated regulatory, customer and third-party audits.
Conducted risk assessments for fields and processing facilities.
Annual GAPs, GMPs and HACCP programs assessments.
Developed and maintained internal employee training program.
Conducted water, product and environment sampling.
Maintained food safety database.
Developed facility and field standard operating procedures.
Maintained calibration and accuracy program for quality/food safety monitoring equipment.
Evaluated rejected and on hold product against standards to assist in final dispositions.
Handled customer complaints.
Assisted in troubleshooting food safety problems and implementing improvements.
Maintained close relation with growers, harvesting companies, suppliers and third party cooling and copacking companies.
Tracked food safety metrics to improve program.
Participated on committee meetings in Hartnell College and Grower-Shipper Association.
Food Safety Coordinator
Jack Brothers, Inc.
08.2007 - 02.2008
Coordinated the. GAP program
Developed risk assessments for fields.
Supervised fields, water sources, cultural and harvest crews.
Developed food safety documentation.
Coordinated internal training program.
Performed water and product sampling.
Coordinated and maintained internal auditing program.
Handled customer and third-party audits.
Maintained pesticide application records.
Maintained communication with Shippers.
Coordinate employee safety program.
Utilized root cause analysis techniques to identify underlying issues in food safety incidents, implementing corrective actions for long-term improvements.
Promoted open line of communication between employees and management regarding any concerns or suggestions related to food safety practices within the organization.
Improved compliance with local, state, and federal regulations by developing and updating company policies and procedures.
Purchasing Department Coordinator/Safety and Hygiene
TSIS
11.2005 - 09.2006
Procurement of goods and services.
Elaborated purchase orders, invoices, and import and export documents.
Maintained close relation with vendors in order to negotiate prices and delivery time.
Coordinated product logistics.
Maintained records.
Developed and implemented employee safety and hygiene plan.
Conducted safety and hygiene training.
Managed inventories.
Industrial Safety and Hygiene Assistant
Comision Federal de Electricidad
01.2005 - 06.2005
Developed and assisted in the implementation of the SCIS System (Safety and hygiene, quality and environment system).
Supervised the employee’s activities and conduct risk assessments in order to recommend preventative safety measures.
Coordinated the training program and conducted safety and hygiene trainings.
Investigated employee incidents and accidents.
Maintained statistical records.
Education
Industrial Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Mexicali
Mexicali, BC Mexico
06.2005
Skills
Spanish
English
Ability to train
Open to travel
Management and leadership
Troubleshooting
Process evaluations
Report creation
Industry Expertise
Root Cause Analysis
Risk mitigation strategies
Regulatory Compliance
Sampling techniques
Clear Communication
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Records Review
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Independent Auditor - Food Safety Consultant
Self-employed (Graciela Adame LLC)
05.2013 - Current
Food Safety Manager
Sun Pacific Marketing
05.2011 - 04.2013
Food Safety Specialist
Ocean Mist Farms
04.2008 - 04.2011
Food Safety Coordinator
Jack Brothers, Inc.
08.2007 - 02.2008
Purchasing Department Coordinator/Safety and Hygiene
TSIS
11.2005 - 09.2006
Industrial Safety and Hygiene Assistant
Comision Federal de Electricidad
01.2005 - 06.2005
Industrial Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Mexicali
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