Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Specialist III
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
06.2021 - Current
Responsibilities include inspections all throughout the state of Florida of Wholesale Food Manufacturing Facilities to include Preventive Controls, Juice HACCP, Seafood HACCP, Acidified foods and cGMPS
Assist training new inspectors in Seafood HACCP, cGMPs, and Preventive Controls, problem solving during inspections, directing new inspectors where to find answers to their questions in Sharepoint and help to resolve issues with customers, Review and evaluate evidence and inspection findings to determine compliance with laws and regulations according to 21 CFR 117, Preventive Controls 21 CFR 117 ,21 CFR 120, 21 CFR 101, 21 CFR 123 and 5k-4, prepare clear concise inspection reports, issue Stop Sale and Stop Use orders when an imminent health hazard is present to prevent food that poses an imminent health hazard is not introduced into commerce, witness disposal of adulterated food items, handle initial inspection and investigate consumer complaints, Assist Department of Health and Department of Business Professional Regulation investigate foodborne illness complaints, conduct recall effectiveness checks, conduct reconciliations on recalled products, collect survey samples, conduct environmental sampling to include lead swabber, assistant, photographer, scribe and data entry, call customers, assign inspection requests, Voices from the Field Board leader and committee member, assist Environmental Manager (my supervisor) with daily duties.
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
12.2020 - 06.2021
Training to be a QAT Specialist (Standard)
Conducted high risk retail facilities and applying the 2017 FDA food code (with a trainer)
Assessing violations that directly relate to the foodborne illness risk factors, complete reports in FIMS (FDACS computer system), upload photos, verify corrective actions for priority violations, Fill out standardization forms for each inspection and discussing ways to improve my retail skills.
Environmental Specialist II
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
10.2016 - 12.2020
Responsibilities include inspecting Wholesale Food Manufacturing Facilities, analyze specialized processes to include Preventive Controls, Juice HACCP, Seafood HACCP, and cGMPS
Assist training new inspectors in Seafood HACCP and cGMPs, Review and evaluate evidence and inspection findings to determine compliance with laws and regulations according to 21 CFR 110 and 117, Preventive Controls,21 CFR 120, 21 CFR 101, 21 CFR 123 and 5k-4, prepare clear concise inspection reports, issue Stop Sale and Stop Use orders when an imminent health hazard is present, witness disposal of adulterated food items, handle initial inspection requests
Assist Department of Health and Department of Business Professional Regulation investigate foodborne illness complaints, conduct recall effectiveness checks and reconciliations on recalled products, collect survey samples, conduct environmental sampling.
Retail Sanitation and Safety Specialist
State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
02.2011 - 10.2016
Responsible for inspecting retail food establishments, Conducted Country of Origin labeling audits for USDA, assist training of new inspectors, food born illness investigation with other regulating authorities, cite inspection observations and compile clear concise inspection reports, download reports and evidence photos, assist coworkers with installation of equipment, prepare potential business owner to meet criteria for permits, evaluate retail specialized processes (Juice HACCP),handle requests for complaints within 48 hours of receipt.
Correctional Food Service Director
Trinity Services and ABL Management
01.2004 - 02.2011
Human resource duties, supervision of 5 staff and 20 inmates, produce at maximum 850,000 meals annually, help create menus, conducted interviews, hire and terminate employees, handle all aspects of Human Resources, daily cost analysis for meals to remain under budget, inventory, ordering supplies and food for 120 inmates, input payroll, train employees and inmates, adhere to special diets and allergies, prepare food, cook, serve, clean and sanitize kitchen, obtained superior QA ratings annually, ensure supplies were sufficient for evacuations, ensure kitchen security with accountability for all kitchen utensils, employees and kitchen staff members.
Seafood HACCP, Juice HACCP, Acidified, and Preventive Controls, Dietary Supplements certified regulator
21 CFR 117 Certified Inspector and Trainer to include Preventive Controls and Seafood HACCP
Fluent in FDACS (FIMS) Food Safety Management System electronically
Excellent Inspection Report writing skills
Participated in Listeria Environmental Sampling Events due to a foodborne illness outbreak
Fluent in Florida Department of Agriculture Food Safety Computer Data System (FIMS), Microsoft Office, Word and Outlook
Sample Collection
FDA Contract Inspections including specialized processes
Retail Experience
Food Inspections
Product Labeling
Problem Solving
HACCP plan assessments
Allergen Management
Inspection Protocols
Foodborne Pathogens
Critical Control Points
Regulatory Compliance
Decision Making
Microbiology Knowledge
Cross-Contamination Prevention
Hazard Analysis
Environmental Sampling Techniques
Training Development
Investigation Techniques
Interpersonal Skills
Public Speaking Confidence
Critical Thinking Aptitude
Attention to Detail
Professionalism and Integrity
Communication Skills
FLIRRT, Cottage Foods, American Cancer Society, Salvation Army (cooking and serving homeless people), Christian Motorcyclist Association Chapter President
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Environmental Specialist III
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
06.2021 - Current
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
12.2020 - 06.2021
Environmental Specialist II
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
10.2016 - 12.2020
Retail Sanitation and Safety Specialist
State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
OPS Environmental Specialist at Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer SerOPS Environmental Specialist at Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Ser
Project Manager/Scrum Master at Virginia Department Of Agriculture And ConsumerProject Manager/Scrum Master at Virginia Department Of Agriculture And Consumer