As a seasoned leader with more than 20 years professional experience heading quality management processes for the food and beverage industry, I am confident in my ability to drive successful and strategic quality control implementations that result in the achievement of a company's short- and long-term objectives. Recognized for astute management skills, I have led high-performing teams to develop sound food safety policies and processes, ensuring alignment with all organizational, state, and federal regulations. These accomplishments have propelled me to earn the Employee of the Year award in my current role.Further highlights of my career include: • Leading the successful acquisition of Picky Bars for Laird’s portfolio, meticulously reviewing Picky Bar’s food safety standards to ensure effective integration into Laird’s Quality Management System.• Reducing costs at Laird Superfoods by $60K per annum, after implementing in-house laboratories and employing risk-based pathogen testing.• Recognized as subject matter expert in the brewery industry, heading multiple initiatives such as packaging line and cellar installations, new brewery design, inter-brewery food safety initiatives, and ERP implementation.In addition to my experience, I have completed my master's in food science with a heavy emphasis on food safety & quality systems and I am affiliated with key organizations in the industry including the Virginia Tech Food Industry Advisory Board, Institute of Food Technologists, as well as the Master Brewers Association of the Americas Food Safety Team. Ready to leverage my talents as part of a progressive organization where new ideas are welcomed, I am open to connecting with like-minded industry professionals to see where our partnerships may lead.