Lavoris Crowell
Morrow,GA
Summary
Dependable, reliable, and efficient QA Veterinary Food Inspector with high levels of leadership, organization and time management skills, also prior a (Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge) of the US Military Commissaries. Diligent Food Inspector played key role in confirming compliance with OSHA, food safety and environmental health policies and procedures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Micro Tech
PepsiCo
Atlanta, GA
10.2020 - Current
- Worked extensively in hands-on food processing environment before developing expert focus on food safety.
- Completed basic and in-depth tests of Plant water and beverage products to check chemical structure and compliance with regulations.
- Tasted or smelled foods or beverages to evaluate whether flavors met specifications or to select samples with specific characteristics.
- Monitored and controlled temperature of products.
- Collected batch samples of product for quality control.
- Kept eye on quality assurance information to review compliance against specifications and company standards.
- Audited internal activities and conducted thorough inspections.
- Examined chemical or biological samples to identify cell structures or to locate bacteria or extraneous material using microscope.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Partnered with operations and packaging departments and verified packaging materials and finished goods met company quality and safety standards.
- Performed Analytical inspections of production lines to guarantee sanitary environment.
- Performed statistical analysis of environmental data.
- Collected water samples from semi-processed, processed and raw water.
- Prepared samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling of product quality.
- Monitored production operations for compliance with specifications and promptly reported defects.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
- Evaluated employees' compliance with personal hygiene standards and food industry's Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Adhered to HACCP protocols to evaluate risk level of food-related items and record results.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Machine Operator Production
Gatorade
Atlanta, GA
05.2019 - Current
- Operates one or multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment
- Moving raw material , production line, and/or filling, capping, sealing, labeling or packaging product
- Remove damaged products or supplies, as needed
- Responsible for production, package, and flavor changeovers
- Maintains required product inspection processes
- Performs basic troubleshooting and minor repairs to ensure production equipment runs efficiently
- Lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling cases weighing 20-45 pounds per case repetitively
- Continuous walking or standing most time during shift and which also includes stooping, crawling and crouching over and under conveyors
- Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency
- Remove or shift materials and/or finished products to facilitate proper flow
- Ensure package and product quality
- Perform preventative maintenance
- Operate all manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely
- Clean equipment and area before, during, and after shift
- Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices
- Expedite repairs to line, working with maintenance as necessary
- Keep daily records of down time and machine operations
- Work well with others in a team-oriented atmosphere.
- Organized and cleaned work area to meet standards, keep tidy and prevent injuries.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Monitored machine operation for compliance with policies, procedures and processes.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Construction Superintendent
Prime Sub Solutions
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Stayed up to date on OSHA and local safety guidelines for Government construction work, and correctly reported incidents to supervisors.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
- Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
- Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of supplies needed to complete job.
- Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Identified and implemented strategic plans based on accurate readings of specifications and solid collaboration with project leadership.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Assisted owners and project manager in budgeting, bidding and award of subcontractors.
- Trained general contractors on company protocol and led quality assurance initiatives, maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Coordinated homeowner unit specifications to identify and discuss any construction problems.
- Continuously inspected job sites for observation of safety protocols by staff and subcontractors.
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders.
- Participated in project budget and cost control measures, tracking progress and making necessary financial adjustments to meet company goals.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Monitored supply levels and identified cost-effective materials to reduce project expenses.
- Led and directed team of 25 workers on Military housing project assignment in deadline-driven environment.
- Assisted with annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs.
Bus Driver Training Instructor
Clayton County Schools, Clayton County Public Schools
Jonesboro, GA
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Students (elementary, middle, and high school) along established routes and drop off at their schools and vice versa
- Participate in field trips regardless of requested time
- Track amount of used fuel, number of students transported, and miles driven daily.
- Tracked daily driver logs to comply with regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented training materials and course updates.
- Maintained regulatory compliance documentation to promote safety and compliance culture.
- Scheduled safety meetings and briefings with transportation supervisor.
- Collaborated with supervisor of transportation to discuss department needs and goals.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Taught drivers how to drive, shift and back up trucks.
- Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
- Evaluated performance of assigned personnel and provided corrective actions of trainees during simulator training.
Merchandising Execution Associate
Home Depot
McDonough, GA
02.2012 - 05.2015
- Provide friendly customer service to consumers and provide information on products to complete projects
- Merchandising projects, plan-o-gram maintenance, overhead organization and display/signage maintenance designed to enhance customer experience
- Lift 50lbs+ and stock as needed
- Assist consumers via phone on products and needs; making sure certain products in stock.
- Worked closely with individual customers to identify unique needs and supply appropriate products.
- Monitored inventory changes and ordered replenishments for stock to support customer demand.
- Worked closely with managers, suppliers, and buyers to stock retail locations.
- Trained and managed merchandising associates to uphold company standards in customer service and product information.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
- Planned and coordinated product availability for advertising and promotion purposes.
- Assembled quarter and full-size point of purchase promotional displays.
- Educated employees on new merchandise during seasonal workshops.
- Tracked and recapped key item performance.
- Anticipated consumer buying patterns to create purchase and inventory plan.
Maintenance Manager
Sun Belt Management
Evergreen, AL
05.2011 - 02.2012
- Communicate directly with Property Manager on daily repairs and upcoming Housing Authority Inspections
- Maintained daily logs of work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of all completed work
- Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/ or reduce operating cost
- Install dishwashers, garbage disposals, water heaters, plumbing, HVAC compactors, toilets, electrical breakers, and etc.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Finalized work on building systems by completing basic carpentry and other finish work.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Hired and trained new workers to improve efficiency of department and cultivate productive work atmosphere.
- Oversaw team of service professionals focused on maintenance issues.
- Replace washers, faucets, seals, door knobs, doors, hood fans, exhaust fans, stove elements, refrigerator seals, water heater thermostats, and etc
- Complete make-ready process of vacant apartments which included painting interior and exterior walls, cleaning units, making all repairs from window and appliance replacements to electrical switches.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist
US Army
, TX
01.2001 - 05.2004
- Overseen military and civilian personnel in quality assurance, testing, and inspection of incoming meat, poultry, water, foods, eggs, dairy products, fruits and vegetables in depots, warehouses, distribution points
- Determine class of inspection to be performed, lot size, inspection level, proper inspection table, acceptable quality levels, identity, condition, and quantity of subsistence
- Select sampling plan and samples; apply sampling procedure to subsistence items on individual or lot basis, determine and verify age, weight, and physical conformance of samples
- Responsible for providing guidance on development of SOP and SSOP plans
- Develop systems for tracking quality history records
- Collects, prepared, and transmit samples to laboratory for subsistence examination and testing
- Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/ or reduce operating cost
- Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures
- Conduct numerous facility audits and coordinate pathology testing of samples.
- Enforced sanitation and handling guidelines to meet regulatory compliance standards.
- Followed USDA guidelines for assessing and grading products.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Compared shipments against packing slips to confirm completeness and accuracy of delivery.
- Touched, smelled and tested items to assess quality.
- Trained line personnel on quality control procedures.
- Inspected area restaurants to measure compliance with food safety and environmental health regulations.
- Presented written and oral documentation of investigations, surveys and field assignments.
- Provided line workers and production supervisors with advisories on quality deficiencies and updated policies.
- Maintained quality inspection records database.
- Evaluated employees' compliance with personal hygiene standards and food industry's Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Verified transportation and handling procedures met regulatory requirements.
- Checked facilities for compliance with sanitation and disposal procedures as part of comprehensive inspections.
- Adhered to HACCP protocols to evaluate risk level of food-related items and record results.
- Determined whether restaurants' compliance plans satisfied environmental health and food safety requirements.
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Southern Crescent Community College
Griffin, GAAssociate of Applied Science - Food Science
Fort Sam Houston School of Food Sciences
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Computer Hardware Knowledge
- Organizational Skills
- Adjustment and Calibration
- Quality Control Procedures
- Teamwork and Communication
- Sanitation Procedures
- OSHA Standards
- Food Quality Standards
- SOP Adherence
Accomplishments
- Certification in Management Development
- Certification in Basic Leadership
- Certification in Food and Drug Inspection (FDA)(USDA)
Timeline
QA Micro Tech
PepsiCo
10.2020 - Current
Machine Operator Production
Gatorade
05.2019 - Current
Construction Superintendent
Prime Sub Solutions
02.2017 - 04.2019
Bus Driver Training Instructor
Clayton County Schools, Clayton County Public Schools
05.2015 - 09.2017
Merchandising Execution Associate
Home Depot
02.2012 - 05.2015
Maintenance Manager
Sun Belt Management
05.2011 - 02.2012
Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist
US Army
01.2001 - 05.2004
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Southern Crescent Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Food Science
Fort Sam Houston School of Food Sciences