Consulting Business Enterprise focused on Corporate Quality Assurance Programs and Technology delivery with an exceptional track record of defining and executing strategy to optimize productivity, quality and reductions in cost to clients.SQF Lead Auditor Certification (2017) SQF Practitioner Certification (2010) SQF Practitioner Certification (2016) PCQI CertifiedCertified GMP Internal Auditor Corporate Food Safety & Quality Programs HACCP Compliance… Show more Consulting Business Enterprise focused on Corporate Quality Assurance Programs and Technology delivery with an exceptional track record of defining and executing strategy to optimize productivity, quality and reductions in cost to clients.SQF Lead Auditor Certification (2017) SQF Practitioner Certification (2010) SQF Practitioner Certification (2016) PCQI CertifiedCertified GMP Internal Auditor Corporate Food Safety & Quality Programs HACCP Compliance Quality Assurance Controls/Standards Regulatory Compliance Management 3rd Party Audits Compliance Supply Chain Management Food Safety & Quality Auditing Problem Solving & Change Management Import Regulatory Protocols R&D Projects - Product Development, Packaging and Equipment Compliant ManagementFood Defense, Food Fraud & Vulnerability AssessmentsNEW Manufacturing Facility Layout and ConstructionSuccessful Releases of Import Red-listed Companies640 Acres of Indoor & Outdoor Catfish Hatchery Show less

Communicate company strategy. Oversee revenue generation. Preside over Operations. Identify ways to maximize revenue. Work with audit committee to prepare budgets. Analyze financial reports. Propose and implement plans to increase operating performance. Identify and lead new business opportunities. Ensure company policies and procedures are followed by each department and solve internal issues as they arise. Attract, retain and motivate staff. Cultivate highly productive relationships… Show more Communicate company strategy. Oversee revenue generation. Preside over Operations. Identify ways to maximize revenue. Work with audit committee to prepare budgets. Analyze financial reports. Propose and implement plans to increase operating performance. Identify and lead new business opportunities. Ensure company policies and procedures are followed by each department and solve internal issues as they arise. Attract, retain and motivate staff. Cultivate highly productive relationships and partnerships for the benefit of the organization. Set goals, monitor work, and evaluate results to ensure that departmental and organizational objectives and operating requirements are met and are in line with the needs and mission of the organization. Show less

Over 1600 hours in Food Safety and Quality Audits of Value added/Manufacturing facilities (Sauces, Cold Blended Dips, Dairy, Bakery, Oils & Spices) and GAP Audits of Produce Fields, Packing houses and Coolers.GAP, GFSI & GMP Audit report writingDatabase Management of Audit reports

Oversee Warehouse Operational development functions (Purchasing, Receiving, Processing, Quality Control, Shipping and Transportation and material management) within warehouse manufacturing processes for all subsidiary plants. Supervise a staff of Managers, 200 warehouse packers and processors and 35 drivers to support distribution of products to major corporate chains like OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC, Darden, US Foods, PFG’s, J Alexander’s, Ted’s Montana’s, Retail Supermarkets like Publix… Show more Oversee Warehouse Operational development functions (Purchasing, Receiving, Processing, Quality Control, Shipping and Transportation and material management) within warehouse manufacturing processes for all subsidiary plants. Supervise a staff of Managers, 200 warehouse packers and processors and 35 drivers to support distribution of products to major corporate chains like OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC, Darden, US Foods, PFG’s, J Alexander’s, Ted’s Montana’s, Retail Supermarkets like Publix, Kroger, Fresh Markets, Earth fares, Food Lion, Food City, J Harvey’s, Costco, Sam’s Club, Safeway and independent restaurants throughout the south east. Accomplishments: Lead the Corporate team in development, implementation and successful completion of the SQF 2000-Level 3 certification program under the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Trained a staff of 150 employees, primarily Spanish speaking personnel to understand GMP’s, SOP’s, SSOP’s and the SQF 2000 Level 3 Food Safety and Quality Programs established for the Corporation Translated and Published Food Safety Training, Quality Policy and Procedure Manuals into Spanish to help in training and implementation of Quality Systems throughout the organization Delivered timely in-budget production of 2.5 million dollars per week in average sales, an increase in sales from 1.5 million per week to 2.5 million per week Reduced Shrink from a staggering 8-10% to <0.02% - 0.03% (Industry Average 4%) Implemented new WMS (Bar Coding) software to improve farm to plate traceabilityPrimary Liaison with Federal and State Regulatory Officials and Inspections for all locations 3rd Party Audit Prep, Implementation of Guidelines and Processes Provided training and guidance to production personnel on Food Safety, HACCP programs and New product/customer specifications Show less

 Managed 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift production and processing for Hotels, Restaurants and Institutions, Retail DSD’s, Retail Warehouses and Corporate chains Conducted Product Testing for Weight and Count Accuracy, Allergen and Toxin (Histamines) testing, HACCP compliance record keeping and Sanitation inspections, Environmental Swab testing, Shelf life studies for new packaging and processing methods