Kirsten K. Wong
Tanaka Farms
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Quality control professional with commitment to maintaining high standards and ensuring product integrity. Brings extensive experience in conducting thorough inspections and contributing to process improvements. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving production requirements while consistently achieving quality objectives.
Work History
Quality Control Technician
6 Months- Create COAs and packing lists for over 15 customers per day
- Manage all pre-audit documentation and plant-floor readiness for annual BRC audit
- Conduct quality inspections of raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Collaborate with production teams to streamline quality control processes and reduce waste.
- Focus on implementing food safety during production
Quality Assurance and Control Associate
2 Years 9 Months- Daily product standard testing for pH, brix, salt, and viscosity levels
- Performed allergen and gluten swabbing during production to maintain product safety and quality.
- Conducted daily temperature walks and thermometer calibrations throughout production
- Coordinated and submitted paperwork to 3rd party lab for sponge swabs, air plates, ensuring compliance with testing standards.
Full Time Shift Lead & MOB
2 Years- Greeted customers, made drinks, and took customers’ orders
- Trained and coached new employees
- Delegated, communicated, and supervised a team
- Handled money such as tips and cash exchange
- In charge of the quarterly QA cleaning parties
Instructional Student Assistant
2 Years 5 Months- Graded assignments assigned by the Professor and provided feedback to students
- Strong literacy and communication skills
Taiko Drumming Instructor
1 Year 6 Months- Instructed new students in fundamental drum techniques and songs
- Performed to share and spread the history and love of Japanese culture and community
- Leads two different professional performing groups
Food Service Worker/ Lead
2 Years 3 Months- Prepared and packaged orders for 2,000 customers each weekend, ensuring quality and consistency
- Trained new employees on company standards, fostering a knowledgeable and compliant team
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Food Science and Technology, Minor in Nutrition
GPA: 3.97
Skills
Quality assurance testing
Food Safety Audits
Laboratory work with microscopes and titrations
Zoom and Microsoft Office
Product inspection
Visual inspection
Equipment calibration
Certification
- HACCP Certified 05/2024-Present
- ServSafe Food Manager Certificate 11/2022-Present
- IFT and SCIFTS Member
AWARDS
- Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award, Presidential Volunteer Service Award
- President’s List: Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024
- Second place in the Southern California Institute of Food Technologists 2024 Product Development Competition - Team captain
- Phi U Omicron Shirely Chase Award Scholarship recipient
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Sovereign Flavors
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Taiko Drumming Instructor
Tanaka Farms
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Full Time Shift Lead & MOB
Dutch Bros Coffee
02.2024 - 02.2026Read More
Quality Assurance and Control Associate
Village Green Foods
05.2023 - 02.2026Read More
Instructional Student Assistant
California State Polytechnic University
01.2022 - 06.2024Read More
Food Service Worker/ Lead
Tanaka Farms
10.2018 - 01.2021Read More
California State Polytechnic University
Bachelor’s Degree from Food Science and Technology, Minor in Nutrition
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