Manages and oversees the production quality of multiple manufacturing departments and raw material vendors to ensure product specification and needs are met and that food safety guidelines are followed throughout all aspects of production. Develops and trains new hires, along with annual safety and competency training in several areas of current staff. Performs quality testing on products prior to shipping and handles quality issues directly with customers, if they arise. Knowledge among several areas of compliance in the international food space with regards to regulatory organizations such as USDA, TSA, AES and OSHA. This includes the development of standard operating procedures and training programs for a 50+ person company on the importance of these areas.Demonstrates proficiency in preparing technical export document packets for countries throughout the Middle East, South Africa and Europe.Strong track record of developing and overseeing programs that produce year-over-year revenue growth and exceptional customer acquisition and retention rates. Respected leader who serves as key go-to resource for implementing strategic programs that satisfy and engage customers while delivering results. Self-directed communicator able to synthesize information quickly and produce materials for a variety of subject areas and audiences.Managed and developed projects in multiple markets across the Mid-Atlantic. These projects range from awards programs honoring 50+ organizations to custom publishing supplements for Fortune 5000 companies. Graduated from College of Notre Dame of Maryland in 2005 with a BA in Communication Arts and a concentration in Journalism.