Paul Clark
Rochester,New York
Summary
Quality Assurance Professional with a strong foundation in HACCP and SQF compliance. Demonstrated ability to enhance training programs and streamline documentation, achieving 'Excellent' audit ratings and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards across multiple teams.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance
AP Professionals
Rochester, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Contracted with AP Professionals for temporary assignments.
- Eliminated 80% of documents, consolidating files and freeing up valuable space.
- Inspected and re-tested parts, reviewed quality documentation, and released $200,000 in work-in-progress to inventory.
- Organized HR and quality documents to align with document retention policy.
- Reviewed and retained documents to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Food Safety Coordinator
Hammer Packaging
Rochester, USA
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Led HACCP Team, developed requisite procedures, upgraded program to effectively train 500 employees.
- Established Safe Quality Food safety program, ensuring compliance with customer, third-party, and regulatory requirements.
- Managed HACCP/SQF Intranet site and QMS content, enhancing accessibility and clarity of food safety information.
- Conducted internal audits of quality and food safety programs, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring adherence to standards.
- Achieved “Excellent” (96%) ratings on SQF Certification Audits.
Auditor and Trainer
Cooper Vision
Rochester, USA
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Conducted audits of packaging, order processing, distribution, and documentation, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Achieved full compliance with department training standards to enhance employee readiness.
- Ensured FDA compliance and enhanced employee development initiatives at medical device facility.
- Participated in Safety Team, delivered Quality “Toolbox Talks” to promote safety awareness.
- Developed a process to re-package & re-label $100,000 of product to prevent loss.
Resource Manager
ADT Monitoring Center
Rochester, USA
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Scheduled training for 300 customer care representatives, reducing overtime and fostering a positive culture through a recognition program.
- Optimized operator assignments and schedules, enhancing productivity.
- Created intranet site for documentation access, reducing call times and improving operator outcomes.
ISO Coordinator
Kodak/Nexpress
Rochester, USA
01.1988 - 01.1999
- Administered ISO-9001 quality program to ensure compliance and enhance quality standards.
- Created database of packaging components for environmental and shipping conformity.
- Taught Introduction to Quality and chaired department semi-annual Quality Review to integrate Voice of The Customer into quality initiatives.
- Managed graphics redesign of 100 SKUs for compliance with joint venture legal requirements, ensuring regulatory adherence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Urban & Regional Planning, Communications
State University of NY
GeneseoSkills
- Quality management
- Quality auditing
- HACCP compliance
- Safe quality food standards
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing practices
- Document management
- Resource planning
- Training delivery
- Team building
- Communication skills
- Media communication
Affiliations
- American Society for Quality
- Greater Rochester Quality Council
- Jazz 90.1 WGMC Radio
Certification
- American Society for Quality - Quality & Food Safety Auditor
- ServSafe - Food Safety Manager
Development
- World Conference on Quality
- SQF Global Conference
- ASQ Excellence Conference
- Train The Trainer
- Cornell University HACCP Course
- SQF Practitioner
- ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor
Timeline
Quality Assurance
AP Professionals
01.2022 - Current
Food Safety Coordinator
Hammer Packaging
01.2010 - 01.2021
Auditor and Trainer
Cooper Vision
01.2004 - 01.2010
Resource Manager
ADT Monitoring Center
01.1999 - 01.2004
ISO Coordinator
Kodak/Nexpress
01.1988 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Geography, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Urban & Regional Planning, Communications
State University of NY