Quality Assurance and Operations professional with extensive experience in food safety, SQF compliance, GMP/HACCP systems, retail leadership, and multi-location management. Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive operational performance across manufacturing and retail environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SQF Practitioner / Quality Assurance Supervisor
Herbruck's Poultry Ranch
Saranac, MI
11.2023 - 03.2026
Led QA operations ensuring SQF and regulatory compliance
Managed and trained QA staff to improve consistency and performance
Developed and maintained food safety and quality systems
Conducted internal audits and supported external audits
Investigated quality issues and implemented corrective actions
Maintained traceability and compliance documentation
Quality Assurance Technician
Herbruck's Poultry Ranch
Saranac, MI
03.2022 - 11.2023
Performed inspections to ensure product quality and compliance
Monitored production processes for defects and inconsistencies
Recorded Critical Control Point data for regulatory reporting
Assisted in corrective actions and issue resolution
Maintained sanitation and food safety standards
Brand Ambassador (AT&T)
The Retail Outsource
10.2018 - 03.2022
Represented AT&T across retail locations in Western Michigan and Northern Indiana
Engaged customers to identify needs and recommend solutions
Consistently met or exceeded sales targets
Built strong customer relationships and brand loyalty
Supported product education and promotional campaigns
Operations Manager (Eastern & Western Michigan Markets)
TCC
04.2015 - 01.2017
Managed multi-location retail operations across Michigan markets
Oversaw staffing, performance, and KPIs
Improved operational efficiency and sales performance
Trained and developed retail teams
Ensured compliance with corporate policies
Store Manager
TCC
Ionia, MI
08.2006 - 04.2015
Managed daily store operations, staffing, and inventory
Led hiring, training, and team development
Consistently met sales and revenue goals
Handled customer escalations and service issues
Maintained store performance and operational standards
Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI
Skills
SQF, GMP & HACCP Compliance
Internal & External Auditing
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Root Cause Analysis & CAPA
Quality Inspections & Documentation
Team Leadership & Training
Multi-Location Operations Management
Retail Sales & Performance Management
Process Improvement
KPI Tracking & Operational Efficiency
Build and maintain Food Safety Culture
Certification
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
HACCP Basic Certification
HACCP Advanced Certification
Internal Auditing Certification
Food Fraud / Food Defense Certification
SQF Practitioner Certification
PCQI
Timeline
SQF Practitioner / Quality Assurance Supervisor
Herbruck's Poultry Ranch
11.2023 - 03.2026
Quality Assurance Technician
Herbruck's Poultry Ranch
03.2022 - 11.2023
Brand Ambassador (AT&T)
The Retail Outsource
10.2018 - 03.2022
Operations Manager (Eastern & Western Michigan Markets)