Emily Harney Email & Phone Number

Boston, MA, US

Amsterdam, North Holland, NL

• Review, suggest, and develop QA policies and procedures (PRPs, SOPs, cGMPs) for smooth and effective function of FSQMS with the goal of GFSI compliance across the entire Tea Forte supply chain
• Trend product complaints with focus on product improvement strategies and supplier performance trends and validation
• Develop and maintain vendor-based food safety and quality guides, monitoring and product testing plans with accredited 3rd party lab testing
• Document QA activities, assess root cause, implement corrective actions, recommend preventive measures, ensure resolution and compliance with food safety and quality standards across our supply chain
• Assist with Review existing and new product labeling to assure compliance under FD&C Act, FDA, USDA NOP Organic
• Assist with oversight of regulatory compliance programs, including Organic, Kosher to assure up-to-date good standing certification and uninterrupted product additions

Winchester, Massachusetts, US

• Completed menus with patient, in accordance to food allergies, ethnic/cultural issues, food preference, tolerance, and nutritional plan as determined by the dietitian
• Delivered accurate and timely meals to the patient according to the prescribed diet order per department standards
• Completed clinical documentation using the computerized system and/or Kardex system as appropriate
• Provided patients with clinical nutrition counseling, educated patient on food options based on their medical requirements per department standards
• Retrieved full food carts/trucks from the kitchen and delivered to patient floors
• Maintained cleanliness and safety of food in unit kitchens by stocking according to needs of the unit, rotating stock to avoid expired food. Recorded daily temperatures of unit’s fridge and freezer

Boston, MA, US

• Partnered with outside laboratories and contractors to establish and implement standard operating procedures to be performed by staff; implemented new safety protocols to ensure employee safety
• Organized and maintained lab-related documents (SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs, results) along with periodic maintenance records, training documentation, equipment verification/calibration certifications, etc.
• Collaborated with outside contractors to update and further develop our laboratory plans
• Managed projects with vendors and sales department to ensure sufficient stock of laboratory equipment
• Drove implementation of new test methods on raw fish to ensure no pathogenic bacteria is present before shipping to restaurants; collaboration with a biotech company to perform PCR testing
• Supervised QA technicians to maintain communication between management and associates and ensure all work is performed in a timely fashion

Boston, MA, US

• Collaborated with managers/supervisors across all departments to ensure food quality and food handling meets FDA, USDA, and internal policy requirements
• Monitored and trained production staff to ensure proper food safety and hygiene practices are being followed
• Analyzed shellfish/raw fish for coliform, vibrio, histamine, and mercury
• Conducted calibration checks, including but not limited to thermometers, scale and other lab/plant and process monitoring devices
• Performed pre and post operational inspections of the production plant
• Responsible for allergen testing in food production area to ensure no cross contamination between working surfaces

Cinnaminson, NJ, US

• Prepared and classified fungus and bacteria from environmental samples (swabs, tape lifts, air) to meet strict turnaround time deadlines and recorded findings in Laboratory Information Management System
• Performed quality assurance and control practices per company regulations; completed daily, monthly, and biannual calibrations for analytical equipment

Burlington, Vermont, US

• Assisted students with learning subjects in Mandarin, Psychology, Nutrition courses
• Tutored two to three students per week on better studying practices and subject area concepts
• Developed teaching and communication skills to help explain concepts to peers

Burlington, Vermont, US

• Assisted athletes in choosing healthy snack options to replenish energy and nutrients
• Opened and closed food station, managed daily inventory, and designed layouts and stylization of bulletin board advertisements

Colchester, Vermont, US

• Worked with nutrition staff, directly supervised by a registered dietitian
• Assisted Meals on Wheels by helping to prepare home meals at the local Essex kitchens
• Compiled data into web based senior nutrition program Servtracker
• Reviewed the Older Americans Act guidelines, VT’s policies and procedures, and funding as they related to a senior nutrition program

Bachelor'S Degree, Nutrition, And Food Science

Chinese Studies