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GRACIELA ADAME

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

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).
  • PrimusGFS audits (facility, ranch, greenhouse and harvesting crew), IPM/sustainability audits, Organic – Handler audits, quality scheme audits and corrective actions review.
  • Sustainability audits.
  • Auditor evaluations.
  • Potential auditor assessments.
  • Auditor training.
  • Food safety consultancy (programs development, training, program implementation, risk assessments, pre-audit assessments, corrective action, etc).
  • 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
GRACIELA ADAME