Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Roland N. Piterechu

Natick,MA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Safety Officer

US Army
05.2021 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Food Safety Officer

US Army
07.2019 - 08.2019

1. Served as the Commanders subject matter expert for all matters related to food safety and defense.
2. Conducted commercial sanitation audits and manage area food safety, defense, and quality assurance programs and Maintained the worldwide Directory of Sanitarily Approved Food Establishments for Armed Forces Procurement by ensuring timely execution of sanitation audits.
3. Trained and developed food inspection and commercial sanitation skills for both Soldiers and Officers.
4. Managed all food protection missions in Area of Responsibility, performed installation food vulnerability assessments (IFVAs) and food and water risk assessments (FWRAs).
5. Maintained oversight on installation food protection for food facilities and naval ships

Food Safety Officer

US Army
04.2004 - 07.2017

I am currently stationed in Kansas State University where I will complete a bachelor􀂶s degree in Food Science
in July 2021. I was assigned to PHA Hawaii and ASG Kuwait. I have always made sure to sustain best
practices that improved audit quality across my areas of responsibility. During both assignments, I have been
involved in a wide range of additional duties.
1. Served as the Commanders subject matter expert for all matters related to food safety and defense.
2. Conducted commercial sanitation audits and manage area food safety, defense, and quality assurance
programs and Maintained the worldwide Directory of Sanitarily Approved Food Establishments for Armed
Forces Procurement by ensuring timely execution of sanitation audits.
3. Trained and developed food inspection and commercial sanitation skills for both Soldiers and Officers.
4. Managed all food protection missions in Area of Responsibility, performed installation food vulnerability
assessments (IFVAs) and food and water risk assessments (FWRAs).
5. Maintained oversight on installation food protection for food facilities and naval ships

  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Education

Master of Science - Food Science

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Food Science

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05.2021

Skills

  • Research
  • Attention to Detail
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Team building

Accomplishments

awards and decorations include a Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (6 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Achievement Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd award), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one campaign star, Iraq Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon with numeral 2, Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral 4, and NATO Medal.

Languages

French
Limited Working

Certification

HACCP Certified
Preventive Controls For Human Foods.
FDA Dairy course (PMO)
Europe Dairy Course (Phase 1)
Food and Water risks assessment

Timeline

Food Safety Officer

US Army
05.2021 - Current

Food Safety Officer

US Army
07.2019 - 08.2019

Food Safety Officer

US Army
04.2004 - 07.2017

Master of Science - Food Science

Kansas State University

Bachelor of Science - Food Science

Kansas State University
Roland N. Piterechu