Maketh Gak
Altoona,Iowa
Summary
Personable and diligent with strong commitment to ensuring food safety and quality. Well-versed in food safety regulations and adept at conducting thorough inspections and analyses. Capable of significantly enhancing public health through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to strict standards.
Offering solid foundation in food safety principles and keen interest in learning and growing within field. Contributes to safe food supply chain by understanding regulatory requirements and quickly mastering inspection techniques. Ready to use and develop analytical and observational skills in [Desired Position] role.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in food safety and inspection. Conducted thorough inspections leading to improved compliance and safety standards. Demonstrated expertise in hazard analysis and critical control points, ensuring public health and safety.
Experienced with conducting comprehensive food inspections to ensure safety and compliance. Utilizes strong analytical skills to identify potential hazards and enforce regulations. Knowledge of food safety standards and best practices, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Inspector
FSIS
- Perform post-mortem inspection of pork product to ensure wholesomeness for human consumption while monitoring and observing company practices for compliance with federal laws and regulations as described in 9 CFR 310, post-mortem inspection
- Timely and successful completion of all mandatory trainings- ethics, travel credit card, security awareness, etc
- Monitors operational sanitation to ensure sanitary handing and dressing in accordance to regulations and slaughter activities for human handling procedures (9 CFR 416)
- Confirms that condemned parts are properly disposed of by the company in accordance to regulations
- (9 CFR 310.5)
- Communicates issues with FSIS supervisors, veterinarians, CSI and company management to have them addressed in a prompt and professional manner
- Participates in FSIS- company weekly meetings by sharing observations and concerns including how certain observations are violations of company programs
- Identify and retain swine carcasses with diseases such as Lymphoma, Pneumonia, Icterus, acute Pericarditis, Tuberculosis, Erysipelas, Melanoma etc
- For Veterinary disposition
- Communicate with plant management- Notify plant of contamination, dressing defects, sanitation issues
- Help train new inspectors
Consumer Safety Inspector
USDA Food Safety Inspection Service
04.2020 - Current
- Improved consumer safety by conducting thorough inspections and enforcing compliance with federal regulations.
- Fostered positive relationships between regulatory agencies and inspected establishments, facilitating open communication channels for addressing concerns.
- Reduced foodborne illness outbreaks by ensuring proper sanitation practices were followed in inspected establishments.
- Effectively managed high-stress situations when dealing with non-compliant or uncooperative individuals during inspections.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Oversaw manufacturing processes that adhered to product safety standards.
Education
No Degree - HACCP Certification
Iowa State University
Ames, IA03-2023
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO11-2011
Skills
- Quality control techniques
- Hazard identification
- HACCP experience
- Documentation review
- Product inspection
- Food safety regulations
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Policy enforcement
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Foodborne illness prevention
- Communication
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Retail experience
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Food inspection
- Monitor food safety
Certification
- Certified Professional in Food Safety (CP-FS) - National Environmental Health Association.
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Consumer Safety Inspector
USDA Food Safety Inspection Service
04.2020 - Current
Food Inspector
FSIS
No Degree - HACCP Certification
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Colorado Technical University
Similar Profiles
Ayla MendelsohnAyla Mendelsohn
Student Trainee at FSISStudent Trainee at FSIS
Shakia BrunsonShakia Brunson
FOOD SAFETY INSPECTOR at FSISFOOD SAFETY INSPECTOR at FSIS
Emily SmithEmily Smith
Consumer Safety Inspector at Usda FsisConsumer Safety Inspector at Usda Fsis
Cal LortscherCal Lortscher
Offensive Coordinator at Des Moines Lincoln HSOffensive Coordinator at Des Moines Lincoln HS
DOMINIKA ROZNIKOVADOMINIKA ROZNIKOVA
Server at Celaya Tex-MexServer at Celaya Tex-Mex