MARIA GAVREA
Kent,WA
Summary
Food Quality and Food Safety professional with a Master of Science in Food Quality Management. Expertise in implementing Quality Management Systems, HACCP, and Food Safety Management Systems, alongside internal auditing and documentation. Skilled in employee training, customer complaint reporting, and management reporting, with a focus on ISO standards and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Light of Life Preschool
Covington, WA
08.2008 - Current
- Supported lead teachers with daily classroom routines, transitions, and age-appropriate learning activities, while maintaining a clean, organized environment.
- Assisted with meal, snack, and restroom routines while promoting hygiene and independence.
- Communicate effectively with teachers and families and follow daily procedures consistently
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Evergreen Christian Private School
Federal Way, WA
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Coordinated with staff and families to support efficient day-to-day operations.
- Supported daily administrative and operational activities, documentation, organization, and communication.
- Maintained an organized, professional work environment and handled multiple priorities.
SALES ASSOCIATE
Sears
Redmond, WA
05.2014 - 12.2016
- Delivered customer service and product assistance to enhance shopping experience in fast-paced retail environment.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve high customer service standards and ensure satisfaction.
- Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
QUALITY ENGINEER
Eurest Support Services
Bucharest, Romania
03.2008 - 01.2014
- Implemented, maintained, and supported certification of Quality Management and Food Safety Management Systems, including ISO 9001 and ISO 22000.
- Implemented maintained and certified HACCP.
- Ensured quality and HACCP procedures were communicated to employees and required documentation was distributed, maintained, and reviewed.
- Conducted internal audits of Quality Management, HACCP, and Environmental Management Systems.
- Prepared regular reports on the operation of QMS, HACCP, and Environmental Management Systems.
- Trained employees on quality, food safety, and environmental requirements, enhancing compliance and operational awareness.
- Compiled and presented monthly management reports for clients and leadership, summarizing key insights and trends.
- Worked with operational and cleaning teams to maintain required quality, sanitation, and food safety standards.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - FOOD QUALITY MANAGEMENT
University of Agricultural Sciences And Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca, Romania02-2009
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - FOOD QUALITY CONTROL
University of Agricultural Sciences And Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca, Romania06-2007
Skills
- Food safety standards
- HACCP
- ISO 22000
- ISO 9001
- Food Safety Auditing
- Quality Documentation
- Employee Training
- Management Reporting
- Corrective Action Support
- Customer Complaint Management
- Non-conforming material reports
- Quality documentation
- Attention to details
- Customer Service
- Positive attitude
Certification
- Internal Auditor – Food Safety Management Systems, ISO 22000:2005 Romania March- April 2008,
- International Standards Agreements for Quality and Food Safety ISO 19011:2003 Romania March - April 2008
- Support Service Ready – Deployment Training, Compass Group England October 2010
- Project Manager Training May 2012
Languages
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Hiking
- Gardening
- Volunteer Work
- Family adventures
Timeline
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Evergreen Christian Private School
08.2015 - 03.2017
SALES ASSOCIATE
Sears
05.2014 - 12.2016
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Light of Life Preschool
08.2008 - Current
QUALITY ENGINEER
Eurest Support Services
03.2008 - 01.2014
MASTER OF SCIENCE - FOOD QUALITY MANAGEMENT
University of Agricultural Sciences And Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - FOOD QUALITY CONTROL
University of Agricultural Sciences And Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca