Marifel Deocampo
Camarillo,CA
Summary
With a robust background in food safety compliance at Fujisan Franchising Corp., I excel in team leadership and regulatory compliance, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to standards. My tenure has been marked by strategic innovations and fostering a collaborative environment, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and compliance. Seasoned Director with a background in strategic planning, team leadership, and performance optimization. Known for driving company growth by developing efficient operational strategies and fostering professional relationships. Demonstrated abilities in problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills to influence key stakeholders. Proven record of delivering innovative solutions and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Food Safety Compliance & License
Fujisan Franchising Corp.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
04.2021 - Current
- Drive the planning, development, execution, and continuous improvement of a strong and positive food safety culture across the company. It is essential to establish a mindset where food safety is prioritized and upheld by every individual in our organization.
- Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Built a framework supporting food safety compliance through an audit-focused team.
- Analyzed data to identify opportunities for process optimization, and inform decision-making and strategic direction.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
- Directed incident resolution strategies to maintain compliance across product and operational practices.
- Developed action plans by evaluating forecast data on operational risks across stores and team metrics.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Implemented robust courses to ensure adherence to food safety standards among employees and franchise holders.
- Introduced system allowing team access to live operational insights.
- Directed validation efforts of external auditors for optimal effectiveness.
- Facilitated alignment of stakeholder and store partner expectations.
- Oversaw resolution of customer and partner complaints effectively.
- Established performance metrics and evaluated staff to promote continuous improvement.
Food Safety Compliance and License Manager
Fujisan Franchising Corp.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Supervise the recruitment and training of personnel within the department.
- Formed Food Safety Compliance unit to manage Quality Control Specialist tasks.
- Designed comprehensive HACCP and Seafood HACCP meeting state regulations across 45 states.
- Established framework for licensing with formal guidelines.
- Developed proactive strategies for mitigating food safety risks using a preventive approach.
- Collaborated with various entities to influence regulations and guidelines shaping our business approach.
- Coordinated third-party audits to identify high-priority violations trends across stores.
- Review audits conducted in stores by both the Franchise Support Managers and third-party auditing entities.
- Compiled summaries detailing license statuses and impending expirations.
- Conducted food safety assessments to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
- Identified opportunities for continuous improvement in existing processes related to food safety management systems.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop corrective action plans when non-conformances were identified during inspection or audit activities.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding food safety issues.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive food safety policies and procedures.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Health Permit Specialist
Fujisan Franchising Corp.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Founded the Licensing Unit to streamline the permitting process.
- Collaborated with local and state health departments to handle violations, exemptions, and regulations.
- Implemented policies to enhance organization within the rapidly expanding company.
- Evaluated and refined plans to meet variance submission standards.
- Created detailed floor plans aligning with Health Department regulations.
- Conducted research to understand jurisdiction-specific requirements.
- Rectified compliance issues highlighted in audits performed by governmental organizations and independent reviewers.
- Addressed permitting concerns through effective collaboration with various state and county agencies.
Registered Environmental Health Specialist Chief, IV and III
County of Los Angeles Public Health
Baldwin Park, USA
01.2001 - 01.2018
- Managed oversight of Specialized Wholesale Program to ensure effective monitoring of recalls and foodborne illness outbreaks.
- Engaged with multi-disciplinary teams to advance objectives of food safety and tobacco control initiatives in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Created strategic training curricula focused on food and housing sectors at a county level.
- Drafted comprehensive inspection reports and procedural documentation.
- Facilitated educational programs within the food industry and regulatory bodies.
- Supervised large-scale developments like Griffith Park Observatory.
- Authored comprehensive employee guidebooks across various sectors ensuring adherence to newly established protocols.
Education
Continued studies -
California State University, Los Angeles
01.1993
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Far Eastern University
Manila, Philippines01.1990
Skills
- Strong Written Communication
- Team Leadership
- Project Coordination
- Skilled in High-Pressure Environments
- HACCP Certified
- Seafood HACCP Certified
- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)
- California Registered Environmental Health Specialist
- Bluebeam Revu 2018
- Collaborative Team Development
- Informed Decision-Making
- Performance Improvement Strategies
- Microsoft Programs (Visio, Word, Excel, PPT, 365)
- Regulatory compliance
Accomplishments
- Successful collaboration with various agencies in North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Nevada and some counties in California (Riverside and San Bernardino) to resolve permitting issues.
- Trained EHS I, II, III, IV and Chiefs; created and implemented the new Food and Housing Training Program, Employee Guidebook, Inspection Reports and Advisories; developed and created the policies, inspection reports and guidebooks for the new cannabis program and Plan Check.
References
Available upon request
Certification
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist California
- Preventive Control Qualified Individual
- HACCP Certified
- Seafood HACCP Certified
Timeline
Director of Food Safety Compliance & License
Fujisan Franchising Corp.
04.2021 - Current
Food Safety Compliance and License Manager
Fujisan Franchising Corp.
10.2019 - 04.2021
Health Permit Specialist
Fujisan Franchising Corp.
04.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Environmental Health Specialist Chief, IV and III
County of Los Angeles Public Health
01.2001 - 01.2018
Continued studies -
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Far Eastern University
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