Rachel Kromer
Easton,PA
Summary
Experienced with quality control processes and inspection techniques. Utilizes analytical skills to identify and rectify defects efficiently. Knowledge of maintaining compliance with industry standards and enhancing production quality.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Technician
Leidy's Premium Meats
Easton, PA
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted quality inspections on meat products to ensure compliance with GMP and safety standards.
- Implemented corrective actions to address product non-conformities and enhance quality control processes.
- Collaborated with production teams to streamline operations and reduce waste in processing workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection results, facilitating traceability and accountability in quality assurance.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Participated in SQF and other third party audits
Livestock Manager
Clear Spring Farm
01.2009 - Current
- Managed 15 Boer goats, 10 beef cattle, 20 laying hens, 20 broiler chickens, and 20 meat rabbits
- Performed regular vaccinations, diet design, and manure management
- Successfully bred 8 generations of Boer goats
Large Animal Technician
Lampire Biological Laboratories
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Collecting blood from various animals including horses, cows, sheep, and avian species
- Performing regular farm maintenance and equipment operations
- Adhering to guidelines from ISO, APHIS, USDA, and IACUC
- Recording, organizing, and filing all departmental paperwork as well as communicating with other departments
- Adapted quickly to emergency situations involving large animals, applying problem-solving abilities alongside technical skills to minimize risks.
- Calibrated equipment regularly used in animal care and research, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making processes.
Summer Intern
Smithfield Foods
Garland, NC
05.2022 - 08.2022
- 10 weeks on a 5000 head sow farm in Garland, NC
- 5 weeks in the breeding department heat checking, breeding, and treating sows during gestation
- 5 weeks in the farrowing department assisting sows in farrowing, and raising piglets until weaning including vaccinations and castration
Animal Caretaker
Delaware Valley University Livestock Center
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Take care of 40 beef cattle, 45 sheep, and 30 swine
- Learned how to properly keep records and farm management skills
- Learned low-stress animal handling techniques
Winter Intern
Kreider Farms
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted in managing egg processing plant
- Assisted in managing 17 laying hen houses
- Tested water quality and determined adjustments needed
Summer Intern
Shroyer Show Stock
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked with 600 sheep and 200 goats
- Followed extensive breeding program including embryo transfers and artificial insemination
- Administered medications and vaccines as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Livestock Science and Management
Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA12-2022
Skills
- In-process inspection
- Testing procedures
- Quality training
- Visual inspection
- Calibration procedures
- Internal audits
Certification
- HACCP Certified (August 2023)
Timeline
Quality Technician
Leidy's Premium Meats
07.2023 - Current
Large Animal Technician
Lampire Biological Laboratories
12.2022 - 07.2023
Summer Intern
Smithfield Foods
05.2022 - 08.2022
Winter Intern
Kreider Farms
12.2021 - 01.2022
Summer Intern
Shroyer Show Stock
05.2021 - 07.2021
Animal Caretaker
Delaware Valley University Livestock Center
09.2019 - 05.2022
Livestock Manager
Clear Spring Farm
01.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Livestock Science and Management
Delaware Valley University