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Santa Cruz, CA, US

Santa Cruz, California, United States

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Salinas, California, United States

Salinas, California Area

San Juan Bautista, CA

Conducting audits of growers and processors including commodities, leafy greens and frozen facilities. Develop metrics of performance and audit tools that accurately evaluate supplier risk and capability to meet expectations. Review audit reports and corrective actions to ensure accuracy and assess any deficiencies. Provide technical quality.

Richmond, California

Worked closely with diverse growers of various commodities to examine and improve food safety practices. Traveled extensively across the country conducting onsite audits and observing differing production practices in different regions. Developed Farm Food Safety approval process and enjoyed the challenges of working in the high-paced, constantly changing.

Salinas, California

Worked directly with growers and handlers while conducting LGMA food safety audits.Analyzed production practices for adherence to Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs).Inspected production fields and observed harvest activities; made observations regarding non-conformance. Preformed inspections of raw fruit and nuts for quality characteristics to assign.

Watsonville, California

Verified product compliance with industry standards and defect tolerances. Communicated with growers and assisted them in the regulatory and permitting process.Generated reports based on pertinent commodity information.Maintained extensive documentation and procedural forms. Employed language and cultural skills to communicate effectively while working in.

Winters, California

Conducted audit of farming operations and created an on-farm Food Safety Plan. Created a comprehensive Employee Training Manual and carried out classroom and field training.Completed risk assessments, developed SOPs and incorporated into daily operations, including increased tractability. Identified areas for improvement in sanitation procedures, including.

Davis, California

Facilitated field-based agricultural training programs for international participants.Developed comprehensive programs through collaboration with industry specialists; topics included Organic Production, Post-harvest Handling, Agribusiness and Cooperative Development. Addressed technical problems in the field and responded to feedback to improve program.

Sacramento, California

Development and analysis of qualitative survey assessing farmers’ knowledge of environmentally beneficial agricultural practices. Assisted in the creation of interactive clearinghouse for farmer best management practices.Evaluated policy relevant research and compiled information into outreach materials.Participated in grower meetings to determine interest.

Cairo, Egypt

Partnered with Egyptian graduate student to evaluate water distribution in desert irrigation systems.Designed surveys and conducted interviews of local farmers in agricultural fields. Developed spatial and temporal cropping patterns for the region.Complied summary of findings for the International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas.

Monitored progress of multiple research projects and prioritized processing of samples.Conducted routine sampling and analyzed water samples for chemical and biological constituents.Created a program to incorporate sampling strategies and reduce lag time by 10%. Managed daily laboratory operations, including troubleshooting issues and equipment.

Monterey, California

Coordinated and supervised volunteers in citizen water quality monitoring programs.Assessed land use impacts from urban and agricultural sites based on data analysis.Assembled and authored year-end report for local policy makers. Fostered awareness of local watershed issues through outreach programs.

Salinas, California

Designed research project to ascertain potential factors affecting distribution of a necrotic lettuce virus. Structured experiments to examine environmental triggers to determine plant susceptibility to disease. Evaluated effects of differing levels of water and nutrients on disease transmission.Worked with scientists to conduct breeding research in the.

Marina, California

Conducted biological and chemical tests to ensure compliance with permits.Maintained accurate records and handled samples using chain of custody to maintain sample validity. Knowledge and application of microbiological principles in laboratory setting.

Master Of Science (M.S.), International Agriculture And Development

Certificate In Business Development

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science And Policy