Dedicated food safety specialist with extensive experience in inspections, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. Proven track record in client relations and team collaboration.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Brand standards Food safety specialist
EcoSure
Trinity, FL
01.2015 - 12.2023
Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with food safety standards and brand standards
Worked as a traveler for 2 years in this position
Collaborated with diverse clients on specialized programs
Executive Chef
Columbia Sussex Hotels
Tampa, Florida
12.2005 - 12.2015
Led culinary operations for multiple hotel locations within Columbia Sussex Corporation, ensuring consistent quality and guest satisfaction.
Opened new hotel acquisitions, including Clearwater Beach Hilton Resort and Tampa Marriott Westshore, establishing culinary standards and operational procedures.
Executive Chef
Hilton Tampa Airport
Tampa, FL
12.2004 - 12.2005
Directed culinary operations for this Hotel after a company Take over
Developed new menus for hotel culinary operations
Executive Sous Chef
John Q. Hammons Hotels
Tampa, Florida
09.1997 - 12.2004
Opened Embassy Suites USF, overseeing entire kitchen setup and operations from new construction.
Hired and trained kitchen staff, establishing a high standard of culinary excellence.
Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring timely food preparation and consistent service quality.
Executive Chef
Holiday Inn Worldwide
Tampa, Florida
12.1993 - 09.1997
Directed culinary operations for the Tampa Busch Gardens Property
Executive Chef
Prime Hospitality
Fairfield, NY
05.1987 - 12.1993
Led culinary operations across multiple hotel locations, ensuring consistency and quality in menu execution.
Brand Protection Advisor III/Sr Field Specialist/Food Safety & Brand Advisor at ECOSURE INC.Brand Protection Advisor III/Sr Field Specialist/Food Safety & Brand Advisor at ECOSURE INC.
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<li>With Kapsons, I have been actively involved in the project design discussions with the client and the design team, taking approvals for the smooth execution of their multi-brand retail outlets in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal.</li>
<li>Facilitated client design approvals and coordinated site activities with supervisors.</li>
<li>Constructed Bill of Quantities for new projects while comparing projected costs to actual expenses.</li>
<li>Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, ensure compliance with project specifications, and verify the quality of work.</li>
<li>Liaise with contractors and site teams during site inspections to address technical issues, and ensure smooth execution of tasks.</li>
<li>Track and document site activities, including work completed, materials used, and adherence to safety and quality standards.</li>
<li>Report on-site progress to project stakeholders, highlighting delays, risks, and corrective actions taken.</li>
<li>Created landscape proposals for light points and roundabouts as per Chandigarh administration guidelines.</li>
</ul> at Kapsons Fashion Pvt Ltd<ul>
<li>With Kapsons, I have been actively involved in the project design discussions with the client and the design team, taking approvals for the smooth execution of their multi-brand retail outlets in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal.</li>
<li>Facilitated client design approvals and coordinated site activities with supervisors.</li>
<li>Constructed Bill of Quantities for new projects while comparing projected costs to actual expenses.</li>
<li>Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, ensure compliance with project specifications, and verify the quality of work.</li>
<li>Liaise with contractors and site teams during site inspections to address technical issues, and ensure smooth execution of tasks.</li>
<li>Track and document site activities, including work completed, materials used, and adherence to safety and quality standards.</li>
<li>Report on-site progress to project stakeholders, highlighting delays, risks, and corrective actions taken.</li>
<li>Created landscape proposals for light points and roundabouts as per Chandigarh administration guidelines.</li>
</ul> at Kapsons Fashion Pvt Ltd
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC