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Reston, Va, Us

Reston, Virginia, United States

As the Global Director of Quality and Food Safety, I spearheaded a transformative strategy, elevating quality and food safety standards across 40+ service centers worldwide, starting in 2021. This phased approach solidified Tosca's position as a global leader in these critical aspects, marked by efficiency and sustainability.Key achievements under my leadership include:• The conceptualization and implementation of a 5-year global strategic vision for Quality and Food Safety… Show more As the Global Director of Quality and Food Safety, I spearheaded a transformative strategy, elevating quality and food safety standards across 40+ service centers worldwide, starting in 2021. This phased approach solidified Tosca's position as a global leader in these critical aspects, marked by efficiency and sustainability.Key achievements under my leadership include:• The conceptualization and implementation of a 5-year global strategic vision for Quality and Food Safety, providing a roadmap for operational excellence, expansion for the QFS department to support a global footprint.• Successful annual completion of the quality and food safety audit program; that included internal, external and customer driven audits globally. • Managed and certified sustainability requirements, securing Eco Vadis and ASCM Enterprise certifications for Tosca at a global level, demonstrating our commitment to responsible business practices. Show less

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

In my role as Director of Food Safety North America, I showcased a steadfast commitment to elevating food safety practices, contributing significantly to Tosca's ongoing excellence. My achievements included:• Successful integration a new company into Tosca's Food Safety Management System, ensuring a seamless alignment with our high standards.• I orchestrated the meticulous transition to ISO 22000:2018 across 18 service centers, enhancing the effectiveness of our food safety… Show more In my role as Director of Food Safety North America, I showcased a steadfast commitment to elevating food safety practices, contributing significantly to Tosca's ongoing excellence. My achievements included:• Successful integration a new company into Tosca's Food Safety Management System, ensuring a seamless alignment with our high standards.• I orchestrated the meticulous transition to ISO 22000:2018 across 18 service centers, enhancing the effectiveness of our food safety management practices. • Amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, I directed comprehensive risk assessments and implemented measures across all departments, safeguarding the safety and well-being of our workforce. • And in customer management, I supported strategies, onboarding new customers, and customer audits to ensure customer satisfaction, fostering strong relationships and aligning our practices with their evolving needs. Show less

Dallas, Texas

As the Corporate Food Safety Manager, I dedicated myself to elevating food safety and fostering departmental growth and efficiencies. I expanded the team with two regional coordinator roles, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in food safety management. Under my leadership, multiple Tosca service centers achieved zero non-conformances in external audits, reflecting a dedication to high standards and operational excellence. My achievements included:• A revamped the audit… Show more As the Corporate Food Safety Manager, I dedicated myself to elevating food safety and fostering departmental growth and efficiencies. I expanded the team with two regional coordinator roles, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in food safety management. Under my leadership, multiple Tosca service centers achieved zero non-conformances in external audits, reflecting a dedication to high standards and operational excellence. My achievements included:• A revamped the audit approach and environmental monitoring purchase strategy, yielding substantial cost reductions with annual savings of $500,000.• Supplier qualification, ensuring compliance with GFSI standards for four reusable plastic container manufacturing supplier locations, fortifying our supply chain. • Pioneering a Food Safety Culture engagement plan, I introduced training programs, a site-specific Food Safety scorecard, and a near-miss reporting system, enhancing overall food safety awareness across Tosca sites. Show less

Dallas, Texas

As Corporate Food Safety Coordinator, I significantly enhanced food safety standards and operational efficiency at Tosca. Focusing on compliance, quality, and cost efficiency, I successfully implemented ISO 22000:2015 and ISO T/S 2002-4 compliant Food Safety Management Systems at four new locations, passing certification audits. Achieving OMRI certification for Tosca's wash process highlighted our dedication to sustainability. By streamlining environmental testing and supply costs… Show more As Corporate Food Safety Coordinator, I significantly enhanced food safety standards and operational efficiency at Tosca. Focusing on compliance, quality, and cost efficiency, I successfully implemented ISO 22000:2015 and ISO T/S 2002-4 compliant Food Safety Management Systems at four new locations, passing certification audits. Achieving OMRI certification for Tosca's wash process highlighted our dedication to sustainability. By streamlining environmental testing and supply costs, I achieved a notable 20% reduction. Meticulously planning audits, both internal and external, maintained a high operational standard. Additionally, my commitment to customer satisfaction was evident in efficiently addressing and resolving issues raised through the corrective action process. Show less

Haltom City

As an Associate FSQA I was instrumental in driving quality and safety improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and operational excellence. During my tenure I showcased strong leadership, cost-saving expertise, and a dedication to product quality and safety, contributing to Tyson Foods' success in the industry. My achievements included:• Quality Leadership: spearheaded audits and implemented enhancements in sanitation, foreign material, and food safety protocols. This commitment… Show more As an Associate FSQA I was instrumental in driving quality and safety improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and operational excellence. During my tenure I showcased strong leadership, cost-saving expertise, and a dedication to product quality and safety, contributing to Tyson Foods' success in the industry. My achievements included:• Quality Leadership: spearheaded audits and implemented enhancements in sanitation, foreign material, and food safety protocols. This commitment ensured a high standard of product quality and safety.• Cost Savings Initiatives: conceived and executed cost-saving projects with a cumulative value of $1.48 million in FY16, demonstrating financial acumen and operational efficiency.• New Product Launch: played a pivotal role in the successful launch of the Jimmy Dean Pancake and Sausage line extension French Toast, overseeing plant qualification and first production, showcasing my project management and leadership skills.• Process Validation: managed a critical fryer/batter temperature validation project, which ensured compliance and consistency in the production process. And qualified a new production line for the manufacturing of beef franks, expanding the company's product capabilities. Show less

Zeeland, Michigan

As an Early Career Development professional, I actively contributed to the organization's growth and success and demonstrated leadership, project management skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement and learning, contributing to Tyson Foods' operational excellence and product quality. My achievements included:• Investigating and Improving Cook Yield: led a crucial investigation into the cook yield for line 4 sliced sausage patty, which helped optimize production efficiency… Show more As an Early Career Development professional, I actively contributed to the organization's growth and success and demonstrated leadership, project management skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement and learning, contributing to Tyson Foods' operational excellence and product quality. My achievements included:• Investigating and Improving Cook Yield: led a crucial investigation into the cook yield for line 4 sliced sausage patty, which helped optimize production efficiency and quality.• Project Qualification and Implementation: played a key role in qualifying and implementing multiple projects for plant closures, including the Synergy Project for 18 SKUs, 7 beef SKUs, and 24 SKUs for sausage patty and link products. This demonstrated my ability to manage complex projects and contribute to operational efficiency.• Packaging Improvements and Cost Reduction: I managed six packaging improvement and cost reduction projects, which resulted in financial savings and process enhancements. Show less

Blacksburg, Va

As a Commercialization Intern, I played a pivotal role in product development and quality assurance. I also demonstrated a strong commitment to product quality, project management, and customer satisfaction, contributing to Bellisio Foods' reputation for innovation and excellence in the food industry. My achievements included:• Successful Trial Management: supervised a new pizza roll shape trial plant run, ensuring it met customer expectations, demonstrating my project management… Show more As a Commercialization Intern, I played a pivotal role in product development and quality assurance. I also demonstrated a strong commitment to product quality, project management, and customer satisfaction, contributing to Bellisio Foods' reputation for innovation and excellence in the food industry. My achievements included:• Successful Trial Management: supervised a new pizza roll shape trial plant run, ensuring it met customer expectations, demonstrating my project management and quality control skills.• Customer-Centric Support: actively supported the Commercialization Manager by participating in customer visits, conducting customer complaint investigations, and contributing to the production of new products, underscoring my commitment to customer satisfaction.• Product Quality Compliance: maintained customer-specific product requirements for co-manufactured products, ensuring consistent product quality and adherence to customer standards. And validated cooking instructions for 200 of 280 product SKUs Show less

Woodstock, Ga

I worked with Towne Lake Sharks Swim Team for five summers while in high school and as a part of my undergrad career, for two years as a junior coach and three years as an assistant coach. As an assistant coach my responsibilities included writing practices, critiquing swimmers’ strokes, managing practice time, helping with meet line-up and meet set-up, water safety, and keeping swimmers from ages 4-18 on task during practices and meets

At Chattahoochee Gold Swimming I was a lesson instructor. My job as a lesson instructor was to teach children and teens water safety and the four USA swimming recognized strokes according to the lesson program Swim America. For this I was CPR and Swim America lesson certified. It was also important to interact with customers to help answer questions and keep them updated on their child's progress. As lesson instructors we were also responsible for maintaining and cleaning the lessons area.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Food Science And Technology

Activities and Societies: Varsity Swim Team member ,'10-'14

Education record

Activities and Societies: Member of EHS Varsity swim team '06-'10, Captain '10 Graduated with Honors