Patsy Sexton
Ponchatoula,LA
Summary
Motivated Consumer Safety Inspector with more than 18 years with USDA-FSIS. I continuously work with a diverse individuals to resolve problems, clarity differences of interpretation concerning HACCP, SSOP, SPS, and other food safety and consumer protection requirements and collaborate effectively with multifunctional roles to determine and remedy product safety issues. I am well-organized with excellent leadership and team building skills that make me equipped to execute the Agency mission.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Consumer Safety Inspector
USDA-FSIS
11.2005 - Current
- Conducted regulatory oversight activities inside plants in relation to economic adulteration and misbranding for consumer protection.
- Verified that regulated establishments produced safe products and executed appropriate inspection methods.
- Communicated and defended determinations on non-compliance issues and discussed plans for addressing non-compliance.
- Assured that product approved for export fully complied with applicable federal regulations governing exportation of meat and poultry products.
- Executed various samplings, surveys and tests and obtained pertinent data on potential problem areas and industry trends
Consumer Safety Inspector
USDA-FSIS
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Conducted regulatory oversight activities inside plants in relation to economic adulteration and misbranding for consumer protection.
- Verified that regulated establishments produced safe products and executed appropriate inspection methods.
- Communicated and defended determinations on non-compliance issues and discussed plans for addressing non-compliance.
- Assured that products approved for import fully complied with applicable federal regulations governing importation of meat and poultry products.
- Observed, assessed and reviewed day-to-day operations and production to verify compliance with regulations requirements for food safety.
- Oversaw manufacturing processes that adhered to product safety standards.
- Mentored and trained several personnel on procedures to ensure that the product is wholesome and unadulterated.
Food Safety Inspector
USDA-FSIS
02.2005 - 02.2016
- Understood federal, state and local food safety regulations and monitored adherence during inspections.
- Verified compliance with food safety quality systems and regulatory guidelines.
- Evaluated employees' compliance with personal hygiene standards and food industry's Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Provided line workers and production supervisors with advisories on quality deficiencies and updated policies.
- Adhered to HACCP protocols to evaluate risk level of food-related items and record results.
- Verified transportation and handling procedures met regulatory requirements.
- Informed management of concerns with production operations.
Relief Food Inspector
USDA-FSIS
02.2002 - 02.2005
- Maintained quality inspection records database.
- Presented written and oral documentation of investigations, surveys and field assignments.
- Trained line personnel on quality control procedures.
- Evaluated employees' compliance with personal hygiene standards and food industry's Good Manufacturing Practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GABachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
National Louis University
Chicago, ILNo Degree - Medical Assistant
Camelot College
Baton Rouge, LAAssociate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ07.2024
Skills
- Leader, trainer, and team builder, and team player with extensive operational and administrative experience
- Manage Investigations
- Risk Evaluation
- Information Collection and Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Inspection Methods
- Regulatory Requirements
- Reconditioning Procedures
- Interpersonal skills
- Excellent interpersonal relations/oral and written communication skills
- Encourage and promote workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued to achieve vision and mission of USDA-FSIS
Accomplishments
- Received Certificate of Merit Superior Rating on Annual Performance Rating in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, and 2016
- In 2014 received Certificate for ten Years of Service
Affiliations
- Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee
Vice-Chairperson
09/2017 to Current
- AFGE
Local Union Vice-President
10/2018 to 06/2023
Local Union President
06/2023 to Current
Timeline
Consumer Safety Inspector
USDA-FSIS
02.2016 - 04.2017
Consumer Safety Inspector
USDA-FSIS
11.2005 - Current
Food Safety Inspector
USDA-FSIS
02.2005 - 02.2016
Relief Food Inspector
USDA-FSIS
02.2002 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
National Louis University
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Camelot College
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
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