Latausha Shepard
Forest,MS.
Summary
Accomplished Quality Control Technician with a proven track record at Tyson Foods, enhancing product reliability through meticulous quality inspections and standards compliance. Expert in food safety and inventory control, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and adaptability in high-pressure environments. Achieved significant improvements in product quality, showcasing a blend of technical expertise and interpersonal skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Brest Line
Tyson Foods
01.2023 - 10.2023
PCA
B1 Nursing
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
Quality Control Technician
Peco Foods of Mississippi
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
Grader
Kochs Food
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Graded raw materials based on checklist of quality standards.
- Improved student performance by providing constructive feedback on assignments and tests.
- Removed items of inferior grades from production lines and collected for alternate use or disposal.
- Managed deadlines effectively, ensuring timely completion of all required tasks while maintaining high-quality standards throughout the evaluation process.
Rehanger
Tyson Foods
08.2012 - 01.2014
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Quality Control Technician/HACCP Technician
Choctaw Maid Farms /Tyson Foods
01.2002 - 12.2006
- We have maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- She collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- They inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed of items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
Quality Control Technician
B.C. Rogers/ Koch Foods
03.1997 - 02.1999
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
Rehanger
Forest Packing
06.1995 - 07.1997
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Certificate - Healthcare Administration
Bryant Stratton University
New York, NY03.2026
High School Diploma -
Forest High School
Forest, MS05.1995
Skills
- Wine Tasting Expertise
- Sales and marketing strategies
- Food Safety Compliance
- Inventory Control Abilities
Timeline
Brest Line
Tyson Foods
01.2023 - 10.2023
PCA
B1 Nursing
09.2021 - 10.2022
Quality Control Technician
Peco Foods of Mississippi
08.2016 - 12.2016
Grader
Kochs Food
04.2014 - 05.2015
Rehanger
Tyson Foods
08.2012 - 01.2014
Quality Control Technician/HACCP Technician
Choctaw Maid Farms /Tyson Foods
01.2002 - 12.2006
Quality Control Technician
B.C. Rogers/ Koch Foods
03.1997 - 02.1999
Rehanger
Forest Packing
06.1995 - 07.1997
Certificate - Healthcare Administration
Bryant Stratton University
High School Diploma -
Forest High School
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