Laura Carmignani
Summary
Proficient in current food regulations, standards and best practices. Analytical, detail-oriented professional focused on making sure products meet all relevant domestic and international regulatory requirements. Methodical and objective with good judgment and sound critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Regulatory Specialist II
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
08.2021 - Current
- Proficiently write FDA compliant ingredient statements and fully understand and apply USDA labeling regulations.
- Provide the highest level of expertise and technical regulatory customer service to internal and external customers to commercialize and meet the marketing demands of new and existing products.
- Review and maintain Raw Material databases for accuracy and completeness to support regulatory, technical information and food safety initiatives.
- Provide training and presentations to new employees and customers demos.
- Review and document department procedures and customer-specific guidelines for regulatory information.
- Received, researched and resolved customer inquiries.
- Recommended improvements to departments processes, policies and procedures.
Regulatory Specialist I
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
09.2003 - 08.2021
- Maintained and archived regulatory documentation.
- Performed and documented quality control checks to maintain compliance with company initiatives and industry standards.
- Prioritized project-related tasks to efficiently complete essential tasks.
- Prepared and submitted regulatory documentation.
- Interpreted regulatory rules or rule changes and communicated with others through corporate policies and procedures.
- Developed or tracked quality metrics.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
07.2002 - 09.2003
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Dominican University
River Forest, IL05.2002
Skills
- Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines
- FDA, USDA and CFIA Regulations and Labeling
- Export Review
- IBM iSeries (AS400)
- Proficient in Microsoft- Word and PowerPoint
- Procedure Writing and Review
- Onboarding and Technical Training
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills
Professional Courses
- Prime Label Consultants Food Labeling Conference- 2021
- USDA National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard- 2020
- Fona Flavors 201- Cereal, Bars, Bakery & Snacks Flavor 201- 2018
- Fona Flavors 101- 2018
- Canadian Food Labeling by NSF International- 2018
Timeline
Regulatory Specialist II
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
08.2021 - Current
Regulatory Specialist I
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
09.2003 - 08.2021
Accounts Payable Clerk
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
07.2002 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Dominican University
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