Creates and implements policy, procedure, and processes. Updates and creates programs as required to maintain certification. Works across all departments to increase efficiency and profit margins.SQF PractitionerFood Defense CoordinatorApplies practical cost savings strategies to systems and processes through application of training, data mining, and a thorough understanding of the fundamental elements which comprise a given system or process.

Edit novels, short stories, poetry, and technical documents through providing Developmental Edits, Copy Edits, Line Edits, and Proofreading services.Help authors expand their repertoire by giving them the tools needed to put out their best work.Offer one-on-one teaching in regards to what is expected of those seeking to publish.Writer - Novel, short stories, poetry. Provide services to write technical documents including program development and implementation, instructional documents, policy creation, etc.

Certified SQF Practitioner.Coordinated compliance with SQF Level 2. Aided Quality Manager in day to day SQF activities throughout the plant.Coordinated audit readiness with certifying body while adhering closely to FDA and SQF regulations and guidelines.Conducted monthly self-inspections and random role-specific audits for compliance with policies and regulatory agencies.Conducted full internal audit of all documentation on a yearly basis, ascertaining all pertinent documentation was updated, present and filed properly.Began creating technical documents pertaining to each department, specific to the needs of each.For all non-compliance issues, conducted investigations into root cause and implemented adjustments and changes to any processes, procedures or policies accordingly

Gather all pertinent information in regards to job orders such that all postings have the correct informationConduct phone interviews to determine a candidate’s ability to fulfill a job order. Similarly, conducted one-on-one sit-down interviews of candidates for specific job ordersInput all employee information for payroll into payroll system, updated as necessary and accomplished weeklyInterface with clients regularly to ascertain and address needs or concerns pertaining to job orders, employees, or interviews.Set up interviews for employees with clients for temporary, temp-to-hire, or direct hire assignmentsNetworkingMaintain and update documentation for all clients and employees as required under the Privacy ActRecruit potential candidates through cold-calling, resume mining, checking job postings, walk-ins, etc.Met with sales team to stay updated on orders, gather all information for orders and proceed accordingly with any new orders Met with management to discuss needs, internally or with clients; order fulfillment, and any potential issuesInstrumental in company growth. With an initial team of only two people, we acquired a large client with an order of over fifty employees, adjusted accordingly to conduct group interviews, handle documentation, and keep up with the ever-changing employee base eventually succeeding in obtaining our first on-site team as a company

Met with companies, consulting with management to discuss efficiencies, compliance, and regulatory statutes; with a focus on changes and maintaining compliance.Consult with management for food safety, occupational safety and overall quality in product and system implementation.Aid clients in obtaining the necessary information and resources to excel in both internal and external audits and inspections.

As lead project manager, coordinated SQF Certification Level 3 through SGS for Stahmann’s Inc. shelling plant and Desert Grove, Inc.Coordinated audit readiness for both Stahmann's, Inc. shelling plant and Desert Grove, Inc. through the American Institute of Baking (AIB) while adhering closely to FDA regulations.Conducted monthly self-inspections and random role-specific audits for compliance with policies and regulatory agenciesConducted and oversaw full internal audit of all documentation for both Stahmann’s and Desert Grove on a yearly basis, ascertaining all pertinent documentation was updated, present and filed properlyLearned each process and system in order to draft procedures for every process in the facility to include: all systems, changeovers, quality and testingConducted real-time shelf-life analysis for all products. Similarly, tested all products for water activity and pH levels for use in HACCP ProgramCertified Food Defense Coordinator – within this role, served to coordinate policies, programs, processes and actions pertaining to Food Defense, which includes food, personnel and plant defense throughout productionImplemented self-inspections, mock recalls and Adenosine Tri-Phosphate (ATP) Testing into cleaning procedures in order to better ascertain cleanliness in both companies, simultaneously adding it to changeover procedures within Desert Grove Inc.Worked closely with various departments in order to curtail the amount of shrinkage throughout the company.Directly responsible for five individuals while indirectly providing leadership, vision and direction to over seventy team members across two companies and five departmentsAided plant managers in system and layout design for industrial and production machineryFor all non-compliance issues, conducted investigations into root cause and implemented adjustments and changes to any processes, procedures or policies accordingly

Designed and developed a new process by which current systems could be upgraded to incorporate on-site analysisServed as a Technician for the operation, maintenance, and upgrading of ground based collections samplers focusing on Automatic Cryogenic Rectifiers (ACR) and Advanced Ground Filter Unit (AGFU) SystemsIntegral in increasing efficiencies in specific procedures. Efficiencies were increased between 35 and 85% while maintaining full operational capability and accuracy, depending on process and safety protocolPart of team designated to handle full rewrite of technical manuals for entire departmentInstrumental in handling annual budget of $15-20M. Funding was required for all programs, TDYs and maintenance throughout the department which housed three distinct sectionsWithin the Technician’s role, served to troubleshoot faulty vendor designs to reach an achievable product for the field.Provided critical sub-system maintenance for complex Automatic Cryogenic Rectifier system (Argon/Helium/Whole Air)Responsible to conduct preventive maintenance for all operational systems including logging PMIs to AFOSH standardsEnsured field units had current inventories of critical partsConducted both design and technician efforts in either Classified or Unclassified environments stateside and abroadAssigned to train subordinate personnel on the inner workings of ground based collection systemsTrained in multiple engineering platforms including: mechanical, electrical, industrial and chemical. Also received training in TIG welding, brazing, and soldering. Comfortable with plasma cutters, sand blasters and high pressure systems. Regularly used a variety of tools from industrial to precisionAdvanced training in math, geophysics, and nuclear physics; basics in hydroacoustics, thermodynamics, aerodynamics, and meteorology