Valerie Davis
Swainsboro
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance professional with over 10 years of experience in poultry processing and food safety compliance. HACCP-certified with extensive knowledge of SQF, BRC, GMP, and regulatory standards. Proven leader with hands-on experience in laboratory testing, plant start-up operations, and quality control systems. Seeking to leverage technical expertise and strong compliance background in a quality-driven organization focused on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PLA Laboratory Technician
Paradigm Lab
Swainsboro, GA
12.2025 - Current
- Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures.
- Ensure strict compliance with local, state, and federal regulations to maintain patient privacy and testing accuracy.
- Collect and process patient specimens for clinical testing and analysis.
- Organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines efficiently.
- Assist in managing inventory of chemicals, laboratory supplies, and office materials.
Quality Assurance Lead Technician
Coastal Processing
Louisville, GA
03.2015 - 11.2025
- Key team member during company start-up; contributed to development and implementation of quality systems.
- HACCP certified with strong working knowledge of HACCP plans and verification checks.
- Experienced with SQF, BRC standards, SOPs, SSOPs, GMP, and PPE guidelines.
- Conducted Pre-Op inspections and plant start-up procedures for departments including EVIS, Live Hang, Second Processing, and Shipping.
- Performed microbial and quality testing including APC and Salmonella sampling.
- Conducted routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, in-process products, environmental samples, and finished goods.
- Maintained compliance in plant safety, scale calibration, pest control, food defense, bloodborne pathogens, MSDS, animal welfare, and chiller management systems.
- Led and trained team members on quality protocols and regulatory standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burke County High School
Waynesboro, GASkills
Quality Assurance & Food Safety
HACCP, SQF, BRC Compliance
Pre-Operational Inspections
Microbiological Testing (APC, Salmonella)
Regulatory Compliance
Laboratory Procedures
Documentation & Record Keeping
Team Leadership & Training
Inventory Management
Plant Safety & OSHA Standards
Timeline
PLA Laboratory Technician
Paradigm Lab
12.2025 - Current
Quality Assurance Lead Technician
Coastal Processing
03.2015 - 11.2025
High School Diploma -
Burke County High School