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Shirley Smith

Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong scientific background and diverse work settings. Skilled in public health inspections, food safety, and sanitation. Possesses general laboratory skills and expertise as a quality control manager. Additionally, has valuable experience as a middle school science teacher. Combines technical knowledge with effective communication skills to deliver high-quality results in professional environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parental Leave

Orange Blossoms Solutions
02.2023 - Current
  • Reorganized Family Budget
  • Managed educational plan for undergraduate students
  • Balanced caregiving duties with freelance work using time management strategies
  • Used self motivation with a strong sense of personal responsibility to change ideas and expectations
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions to complex issues

Science Teacher- 6th Grade

Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided and modeled step -by step -classroom procedures in each individual classroom period with clear expectations
  • Maintained a well organized classroom management plan based on school-wide expectations
  • Graded assessments and homework, maintained accurate records of grades and assessment data.
  • Communicated regularly with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.


USDA/Food Safety and Inspection Service- Consumer Safety Inspector- Relief- GS-Grade 10 (SJ-519)

Maspeth Circuit 60-18 Forest Pork Store-HQ
07.2015 - 02.2019


  • Verified all written SSOP plans and monitored temperatures of food product and CCP's to verify HAV were in compliance with federal regulations
  • Monitored all plant operations to ensure sanitary conditions during all food operations including pre-operational inspections
  • Conducted E.Coli and Salmonella sampling in establishments
  • Initiated enforcement action against food establishments that were found with rodent infestations and critical issues in production areas


USDA/Food Safety and Inspection Service- Consumer Safety Inspector- GS-9

Maspeth Circuit 60-18- Romeo Foods HQ
01.2015 - 07.2015
  • Provided daily Inspection tasks (3-8) to many federal inspected establishments with different processes. (red meat, poultry, ground beef, pork, veal)
  • Communicated effectively with establishment owners and managers on non-compliance issues and discussed solutions to correct problems
  • Conducted regulatory oversight activities inside plants in relation to economic adulteration and misbranding for consumer protection.
  • Educated industry professionals on current regulations and policies, enhancing overall compliance levels within the sector.

USDA/Food Safety Inspection Service-Consumer Safety Inspector-GS-9

Brooklyn Meat Market
07.2014 - 01.2015

Conducted routine inspection tasks in federal food establishments

  • Verified and monitored daily pre-operational tasks to make sure that all equipment and food contact surfaces were in sanitary condition
  • Tagged any insanitary food contact surface or any conditions in the establishment that would create an insanitary condition
  • Communicated daily with managers or establishment owners to correct any food hazards and to make sure the establishment was in compliance with USDA regulations
  • Communicated and defended determinations on non-compliance issues and discussed plans for addressing non-compliance.

USDA/Food Safety Inspection Service Food Center Drive

Hunts Point Cooperative Market
05.2013 - 07.2014
  • Performed and verified daily operational, pre-operational, SPS, SSOP to protect the public health from adulterated food product
  • Handled misbranded and mislabeled product that was scheduled to enter commerce in the U.S food supply
  • Communicated enforcement issues with Frontline Supervisors and EIAO's in the Philadelphia/New York circuit
  • Directly involved and responsible for closing an establishment for insanitary conditions for rodent infestations

USDA/Food Safety and Inspection Service Food Inspector-GS-7

616 Kingsbridge Road
06.2010 - 05.2011
  • Conducted postmortem inspections on young chicken carcasses on young chickens on a slaughter poultry line at 120 birds per minute
  • Identified diseased chickens such as tumors, air sacculitis, inflammatory process, septicemia
  • Held questionable birds for veterinarian to examine
  • Communicated with plant personnel about food safety concerns while shadowing the floor with GS-8 inspectors

Substitute Teacher

Gwinnett County Public Schools
11.2008 - 05.2010
  • Followed classrooms plans left by class teacher student education and reinforce core concepts
  • Recorded daily attendance according to school procedures
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

USDA/Food Safety and Inspection Service Food Inspector-GS-7

1020 Aviation Blvd.
12.2005 - 11.2008
  • Performed postmortem inspection procedures on young chicken carcasses at a line speed of 140 birds per minute
  • Identified and held suspicious carcasses for examination by a Public Health Veterinarian
  • Identified and tagged carcasses requiring further action by plant personnel
  • Communicated with responsible FSIS personnel on issues concerning line operations, plant employee actions, or condition of plant equipment or hazardous conditions

Quality Control Manager

IBP Foods/Tyson
10.2000 - 01.2002


  • Conducted regular audits of production facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Took daily temperatures of meat products at the Critical Control Point (CCP) to reduce the potential for temperature abuse.
  • Participated in regular management meetings
  • Initiated corrective actions when necessary, addressing product or process issues promptly to minimize any food safety concerns to protect the public health


Education

Graduate Teaching Certification - Teaching

University of Phoenix- Present Student
Arizona
10.2025

Masters/M. Ed. -

NorthCentral University
Scottsdale, AZ
04.2020

Bachelor of Science -

Eastern Michigan University
12.1991

Skills

  • Creative
  • Relationship Building
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Organizational Skills
  • Excellent Communication
  • Flexible and Adaptable

References

Available Upon Request

Affiliations

Georgia Professional Standards Commission

Certification

Georgia Teaching Certification : Middle Grades Science (4-8)

Certification #: 781754

Timeline

Parental Leave

Orange Blossoms Solutions
02.2023 - Current

Science Teacher- 6th Grade

Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2022 - 01.2023

USDA/Food Safety and Inspection Service- Consumer Safety Inspector- Relief- GS-Grade 10 (SJ-519)

Maspeth Circuit 60-18 Forest Pork Store-HQ
07.2015 - 02.2019

USDA/Food Safety and Inspection Service- Consumer Safety Inspector- GS-9

Maspeth Circuit 60-18- Romeo Foods HQ
01.2015 - 07.2015

USDA/Food Safety Inspection Service-Consumer Safety Inspector-GS-9

Brooklyn Meat Market
07.2014 - 01.2015

USDA/Food Safety Inspection Service Food Center Drive

Hunts Point Cooperative Market
05.2013 - 07.2014

USDA/Food Safety and Inspection Service Food Inspector-GS-7

616 Kingsbridge Road
06.2010 - 05.2011

Substitute Teacher

Gwinnett County Public Schools
11.2008 - 05.2010

USDA/Food Safety and Inspection Service Food Inspector-GS-7

1020 Aviation Blvd.
12.2005 - 11.2008

Quality Control Manager

IBP Foods/Tyson
10.2000 - 01.2002

Graduate Teaching Certification - Teaching

University of Phoenix- Present Student

Masters/M. Ed. -

NorthCentral University

Bachelor of Science -

Eastern Michigan University
Shirley Smith