Jaclyn Sterly
Belleville,MI
Summary
I am a Michigan State University Food Science student with hands-on experience in food safety, quality assurance, and dairy production. I bring strong communication skills, creative problem‑solving, and a genuine excitement for learning more about the food science field. I’m passionate about applying what I learn in class to real industry challenges and continue growing through new experiences.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Food Safety and Quality Assurance Intern
Primient
Decatur, IL
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Updated and standardized SOPs to improve clarity and compliance
- Assisted in developing HACCP documentation, including hazard identification and process flow verification
- Participated in internal and external food safety audits
- Assisted with daily food safety and quality checks to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standard
- Conducted a calibration validation study comparing NRI instrument performance between ground and intact sample types.
Dairy Production Assistant
Michigan State University Dairy Plant
East Lansing, MI
10.2025 - Current
- Assist in the production and packaging of ice cream in a dairy production facility.
- Participated in small-scale cheese production and dairy processing operations
- Follow strict food safety, sanitation, and quality control procedures
- Operate and clean production and packaging equipment
Escape Room Gamemaster
Escape Unlocked
Okemos, MI
09.2025 - Current
- Hosted groups, monitored gameplay, and provided hints to keep players engaged
- Reset rooms between groups, ensuring puzzles, props, and tech were functioning correctly
- Assisted with building and repairing set pieces, including props and puzzle components
- Supported basic social media content creation by helping brainstorm and prepare posts
Server
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Belleville, MI
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided attentive service in a high-volume restaurant environment
- Accurately entered food and beverage orders into POS system
- Managed multiple tables during peak hours while maintaining efficiency
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of dining and service areas
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2028
Skills
- Customer relations
- HACCP Certified
- POS Systems
- Cash Handling
- Multitasking in Fast-Paced Environments
- Team Collaboration
- Data collection
- Food safety understanding
Timeline
Food Safety and Quality Assurance Intern
Primient
05.2026 - 07.2026
Dairy Production Assistant
Michigan State University Dairy Plant
10.2025 - Current
Escape Room Gamemaster
Escape Unlocked
09.2025 - Current
Server
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
06.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
Michigan State University