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Detroit, Mi, Us

Brooklyn, New York, United States

As the assistant director, I oversee over 15 direct reports including the QA lab team, sanitation team, and specialized external contractors, and encourage them to achieve their goals under the leadership of a QA/FS Director. In addition, I temporarily assumed the Director's responsibilities from April-June 2023 when a director left the company. I assist with the QA technicians development and guide improvements made to the standard operating procedures that govern the factory. I use my strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and build relationships with different departments, suppliers, and regulatory agencies. During my time at 4C, I have helped the company transition from physical paperwork to electron records and technological innovations. This includes adding barcode scanning on raw materials and pictures of labels used to minimize risk of mistakes.

Queens, New York, United States

As the regional quality manager at SBM Management Services, I was responsible for ensuring that the sanitation operations at LaGuardia Airport met the highest quality standards. My role involved overseeing a range of quality activities, from monitoring the facility against established benchmarks to coaching staff on cutting-edge technology, such as internal cellphone apps to allow immediate language translation services. In addition, I worked closely with our customers to understand their needs and preferences, and to provide customized solutions that met or exceeded their expectations.

Inwood, New York, United States

As the quality assurance manager and SQF practitioner at an industrial bakery facility, I led the implementation of a HACCP-based QFS system, ensuring compliance with both FDA and SQF requirements. I effectively addressed and resolved regulatory queries and day-to-day issues related to food quality and safety. Additionally, I served as the SQF practitioner for the facility, overseeing the editing and updating of multiple HACCP plans, as well as performing interval audits and routine GMP inspections to maintain high levels of quality and safety.

Rochester, New York

As a quality assurance specialist, I successfully led multiple projects that focused on reducing product risk and improving employee engagement, culminating in receiving a perfect score during an ISO22000 audit. One of my key responsibilities was to lead meetings and teams dedicated to consumer complaint reduction and food defense. I also played a central role in coordinating investigations and corrective actions whenever necessary.To ensure that all employees were knowledgeable about GMPs and HACCP information, I developed and delivered training sessions to each new member of the team. Moreover, I took on special projects to update and develop the management system, aligning it with the latest FSMA and ISO 22000 standards.As part of my role, I performed internal audits and provided support during audits by FDA/ISO auditors. By doing so, I helped maintain the highest standards of quality and safety in our organization.

Rochester, New York

I served as a quality assurance technician at Barilla, working under contract through Aerotek. In this role, I conducted a range of critical tests within the laboratory environment to assess the quality of raw materials, packaging, and finished products. My responsibilities included analyzing the resulting data and generating informative graphical representations of quality and safety metrics for use by management. Through these efforts, I was able to ensure that all products met the highest standards of quality and safety.

Geneva, Ny

I had the privilege of leading a team of student workers who collaborated with faculty, staff, and fellow students to develop innovative solutions to address various technology-related issues. Initially, I began my journey as a standard technician and as my experience grew, I was promoted to the role of IT Support Lead during my Junior and Senior years of college. In this capacity, I assumed responsibility for not only providing technical support but also training and guiding other student technicians to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Geneva, Ny

As a resident assistant at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, I was responsible for promoting the social, academic, and personal development of the students on my assigned floor. This involved creating and implementing a range of inclusive events, from small-scale activities to large campus-wide programs.In addition to event planning and coordination, I also served as a mentor and resource for students on my floor. I provided guidance and support on a variety of issues, including academic challenges, personal concerns, and conflict resolution.Overall, my experience as a resident assistant allowed me to develop strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, while making a meaningful impact on the lives of my fellow students.

Seneca Falls, Ny

As a summer wildlife intern at the Fish and Wildlife Service, I gained hands-on experience in wildlife management and conservation. I assisted with field research projects, conducted habitat assessments, and contributed to wildlife population surveys. Through this internship, I developed skills in data collection and analysis, report writing, and teamwork. I am passionate about protecting our natural resources whether it be in nature or by improvements to industry efficiency and inclusivity.

Master'S Degree, Food Science And Nutrition

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Debate Team, The Herald (Campus Newspaper)