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Created and maintained distinct food safety plans for four (4) farm facilities - plans included risk assessments/hazard analyses, procedures, records, etc. Created and managed an internal audit program for all farms to ensure compliance with the USDA Harmonized GAP+ audit scheme and FSMA. Led onsite USDA HGAP+ audits for initial and continuing.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

As the sole member of the Food Safety department, formulated a comprehensive training program for a bilingual workplace, worked to implement a site-wide cleaning and sanitation program, and developed food safety plans for each seasonal menu change.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Mars Drinks acquired by LavazzaManaged the review, update, and creation of documents in the Food Safety Management Program; as well as the systems for document control. Participated in audits, conducted environmental & product sample collection, and led raw material acceptance for the site. Delivered initial and refresher quality and food safety trainings.

Greater Philadelphia Area

I help to minimize the impact on production of quality related issues by maintaining quality systems and activities required for the control of the manufacturing process and supplier quality assurance.

Ithaca, New York Area

I work with the quality manager at Cornell's processing plant to conduct microbial testing on products and develop and digitalize food safety/quality documentation.

Ithaca, New York Area

I assist with research projects in the Food Safety Lab and Milk Quality Improvement Program that observe and control the growth of microorganisms in dairy products, farms, and processing facilities.

I serve alongside faculty members to interview and assess applicants for the position of Assistant Professor in Food Safety/Food Microbiology.