Paloma Galvan
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Quality Assurance professional with a solid foundation in food safety and regulatory compliance. Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency through effective management of compliance audits and continuous improvement initiatives. Aiming to leverage expertise in a high-level QA or Internal Auditor position to enhance organizational quality and safety standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Analyst
Thrive Freeze Dry
Franklin, Wisconsin
02.2025 - Current
- Executed comprehensive testing of freeze-dried products to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures to enhance product consistency.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues promptly.
- Evaluated test results and documented findings to facilitate team review and inform action planning.
- Utilized inspection tools to assess product packaging for defects and integrity.
- Reported issues in a timely manner with accurate descriptions and steps to reproduce them.
- Oversaw monitoring of production environment performance metrics to identify anomalies indicating potential quality issues.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aurora St. Luke's South Shore
Cudahy, Wisconsin
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided compassionate care to patients in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Supported patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Monitored and reported unusual symptoms and changes, enabling timely interventions by charge nurse.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of patient rooms, contributing to a healthy environment for recovery.
- Followed infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Documented patient care in electronic health record systems, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team.
SENIOR FSQA TECHNICIAN
STRAUSS BRANDS
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed all FSQA activities/functions including but not limited to incoming receiving, grinding systems management, portioning systems management, and GMP internal audits
- Played a crucial role in the BRC Compliance Team, ensuring adherence to BRC standards and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives.
- Developed and implemented RedZone Productivity and Compliance Programs, improving operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Analyzed FSQA data to identify trends and areas for improvement, reporting findings to senior management to drive strategic decisions.
- Led several Continuous Improvement Projects focused on sanitary dressing processes, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.
- Led facility maintenance, safety, and internal plant audits, ensuring all procedures were up-to-date and compliant with regulatory standards.
- Successfully achieved HACCP Certification and OSHA 132 Occupational Safety & Health Professional Certification, demonstrating a commitment to food safety and workplace safety standards.
FSQA TECHNICIAN
STRAUSS BRANDS
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Managed USDA regulatory requirements, ensuring operations met federal food safety and quality standards, enhancing regulatory compliance.
- Executed multiple process improvement projects targeting sanitary dressing practices, leading to increased operational efficiency and compliance.
- Supervised Harvest Floor and Slaughter Operations, ensuring adherence to sanitary dressing and regulatory standards, contributing to overall compliance and safety.
- Acted as the USDA liaison for all Harvest Floor and Slaughter Operations, supporting Humane Handling and Animal Welfare initiatives.
GENERAL LABOR
STRAUSS BRANDS
01.2020 - 03.2020
Education
High School Diploma -
Alexander Hamiltion High School
Milwaukee, WI01-2019
Skills
- Quality control
- Regulatory compliance
- Food safety standards
- Inspection techniques
- Safety audits
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
- Documentation practices
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Training development
- Team collaboration
References
Professional references available upon request.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Quality Assurance Analyst
Thrive Freeze Dry
02.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aurora St. Luke's South Shore
11.2024 - 02.2025
SENIOR FSQA TECHNICIAN
STRAUSS BRANDS
01.2023 - 08.2024
FSQA TECHNICIAN
STRAUSS BRANDS
03.2020 - 06.2023
GENERAL LABOR
STRAUSS BRANDS
01.2020 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Alexander Hamiltion High School