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Kent, Wa, Us

Obtained approval for 9 product reformulations for a sister company, and highlighted a regulatory non-conformance within them.Relaunched Korean BBQ Pork Jerky in the facility, and created a successful reformulation of the legacy All Beef Pepperoni dried sausage stick.Carry out product/process development activities to meet stated targets and/or standards including flavor, texture, quality, cost, and any other defined parameters.Independently manage product development projects, work with cross-functional teams, and lead product development from concept through manufacturing.New development and/or redevelopment/reformulation of meat based products and processes, including jerky, hams, bacon, fresh, and dried, fermented sausages.Research, trial, and obtain documentation for new ingredients, evaluate ingredient substitutions utilizing technical specifications, and build product formulas using said documentation.Recommend processing procedures on new and existing products to ensure food safety and fulfilling shelf-life requirements.Document work and discoveries via R&D Database in Sharepoint, and utilize other systems to maintain complete project documentation.Develop and maintain intimate knowledge of ingredients and their functionality or contribution to product formulations, carrying this knowledge into innovation.Draft specifications of finished products and ingredients used with minimal assistance.Develop and maintain excellent relationships with vendors, suppliers, and customers - both internal and external.Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.

Purchase, New York, Us

Support Innovation project from spec readiness to supplier commercial qualification approval.Learn and understand ingredient/supplier/third-party/formula standards.Train in new specification system and understand the interaction between the suite of applications (Product Vision, TW, and PDMS) and become an expert.Specification Writer will interact with the Product Developer to compile key data to write specifications according to guidelines.Create new ingredient, formula, sub-formula, and semi-finished formula in specification system.Compare prior specification data to migrated specification data to ensure accuracy of migration.Serve as point of contact with supplier to gather information and data needed to build specification.Manage PQQ process with Suppliers and complete timely follow-up to keep the process moving to completion.Interact with and provide support to all disciplines to ensure complete and accurate specification including Product Development, Food Safety, Regulatory, Quality, Procurement, and Supplier Quality Assurance.Manage ingredient and formula workflow launches & routes.Support Commercialization Qualification plan follow-up with supplier and ensure appropriate disciplines review data when received.Support maintenance of specifications on-going including parameter adjustments, adding new supplier sites, etc.

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Conducted food safety audits for distribution centers, quick service and full service restaurantsper client specifications in line with Federal and State requirements.Provided recommendations to facilities as suggestions for ensuring and maintaining food safety.Responded in a timely manner and independently organize workload for multiple clients inconjunction with deadlines as specified by clients.Evaluated food processing and storage operations per client specifications to ensureeffectiveness of health and safety for such operations.Communicated openly with and educate facility employees to evaluate performance per clientspecifications, and make improvements or take corrective action.Inspected facilities or sites and equipment to determine compliance, identify and correct potentialhazards per client specifications.Prepared detailed reports on audit findings and mark items with details such asacceptance-rejection status.

El Paso, Tx, Us

Oversaw, trained, and instructed staff in quality control and analytical procedures.Openly and effectively communicated quality control information to all relevant employees andorganizational departments.Performed daily audits of Food Safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)program to ensure food products are fit for human consumption and compliant with Federal andindustry standards.Reviewed production and quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions andinspections.Verified that raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products meet established testingand inspection standards.Communicated quality control information to all relevant employees and organizational departments.Developed and maintained partnerships with different departments to ensure safe production ofproducts, isolating if serious defects are present.Produced reports regarding non-conformance of products or processes and daily production quality.

El Paso, Tx, Us

Examined samples of food product and conducted safety checks at various stages of food production to ensure pH level, salt, sugar, and other additives meet customer standards. Evaluated organoleptic properties and texture by tasting, smelling, and visual inspection to ensure appropriate color and appearance of finished products and that flavors meet company and customer specifications. Exercised safe food handling procedures and applied judgment recognizing abnormalities in food.Inspected packaging for fill, labeling, coding, and overall integrity. Demonstrated effective communication skills in reporting discrepancies to management immediately upon discovery and placed materials and/or finished product on hold when necessary.Maintained laboratory sanitation procedures, cleanliness of test equipment and utensils in accordance with food laboratory standards and requirements. Maintained all in-house calibration records of pH meters; operated and calibrated all associated equipment routinely used in the work area. Complied with and enforced all Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices. Managed priorities and workflow to meet deadlines in a timely manner.

Protected the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.Reviewed records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.Retrieved patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel.Assigned the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate computer software.Processed patient admission or discharge documents.Transcribed medical reports.Resolved or clarify codes or diagnoses with conflicting, missing, or unclear information by consulting with doctors or others or by participating in the coding team's regular meetings.Entered data, such as demographic characteristics, history and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures, or treatment into computer.Identified and compiled abstract and code patient data, using standard classification systems.Released information to persons or agencies according to regulations.

Tutoring high school students in chemistry and mathematics to aid in their understanding of topics covered in the classroom. Students were members of Upward Bound, a branch of TRiO - a series of outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.htmlProvide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.Administer, proctor, or score academic or diagnostic assessments.Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.Communicate students' progress to students, parents or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by email.Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.Identify, develop, or implement intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records.Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Biology, General