Luis D Mercado

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Objective

Proficient understanding of basic quality control and quality assurance

programs and concepts with a

solid understanding of 9 CFR regulations, FDA Regulations, Pest

Control Programs, MSDS, HACCP, SSOP, SOP and GMP

Strong technical and business writing skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Good problem solving and decision making skills

Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and encourage others,

due to the exposure of such diverse ethnic backgrounds available in the

Agency.

Demonstrate success in writing accurate narrative reports, recognized by my

peers and superiors.

Demonstrate, with success, the ability to organize documentation,

techniques, and understandings in a palpable manner.

Job-Related Training

FSIS DRUG-FREE No FEAR Act Training FY07 CR: Handling Diversity in

WORKPLACE OTJ Training-Exports FY06 Workplace FY02

NO FEAR Act Refresher FSRE HACCP Shelf Stable FY06 703X Basic Poultry

FY09 FSIS-4078-FSRE HACCP RTE/NRTE Inspection FY01

USDA Privacy Basics FY06 CR: Simple Justice FY00

FY08 USDA Security Literacy and FSEP- FY00

FSIS-NFCPRR- FY07 Basics FY05 HACCP Field Training FY99

USDA Security FSRE HACCP Raw FY05 HIMP Food Inspector

Awareness and Privacy FSRE Sanitation FY05 Training FY99

Basics FY08 FAIM FY04 Basic Livestock Slaughter

FSIS-808-Tonsils Anti-Terrorism/Professionalism FY99

Material Removal and FY04 CR: Introduction FY98

Non Compliance

Documentation FY07

Professional Experience

GOURMET CULINARY SOLUTIONS- STATHAM, GA

Remarkable experience in the food industry with demonstrated achievement in

Quality leadership

Quality Manager, 07/2011 to 09/2012

Manage QC Staff at processing and cooking facility. Coordinated HACCP

activities for the facility and resolved regulatory issues. Followed-up

regarding quality and food safety noted by USDA Inspector and customers.

Conducted training programs for food safety and quality issues..Prepared

for and corrected follow-up actions for third party facility and program

inspections. Ensured compliance to audits, labeling, testing requirements.

Prepared product labels using Label matrix program. Collected Listeria

sample according to Pre-requisite program.

Monitored net weights and temperatures of the finish product, when

deviations were immediately corrective measurements were taken to ensure

compliance was immediately enacted. Monthly laboratory inventory and

control was performed, as well as, any requisitions of new equipment, as

needed.

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11 USDA, FSIS, FO, Atlanta District - Minneapolis, MN

Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe and sound product by

executing appropriate inspection method techniques; determine noncompliance

from regulatory requirements, documenting all inspection related

executions.

Consumer Safety Inspector, 5/2006 to 8/2009

Investigated and performed procedures in accordance with SSOP and HACCP

regulations. Verified, that all regulatory requirements were performed by

designated management. Reviewed establishment records, observed plant

operations (pre-operational and operational), and conducted hands-on

verification, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Verified,

that corrective actions were performed as directed and followed up on

possible trends, if occurred. Collected laboratory analysis for various

pathogens, such as, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli 0157:H7, Clostridium

botulinum, and Salmonella. Conducted regulatory oversight activities inside

federally inspected establishments, in matters relating to other consumer

protections. Conducted various laboratory analysis, agency surveys and

tests, all actions were used to obtain pertinent data on potential problem

areas, industry trends, and/or other issues of current interest to the

Agency.

12 usda, fsis, fo, philadelphia district - Minneapolis, MN

Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing

appropriate inspection methods, determining noncompliance with regulatory

requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement action.

Supervisory Training Aid, 5/2004 to 5/2006

1 Assisted the Mentor Veterinarian in training new PHV's, Inspectors, and

Interns in all aspects related to food inspection activities. Involved with

Compliance reviews, IDV reviews and an EIAO assessments. Documented a

weekly journal of findings/observations related to plant operations which

could pose a food safety concern. Utilized journal entries to perceive

possible food safety trends; utilized as a training aid, and documented

findings to manage possible concerns, which may not be adequately addressed

in the establishment programs. Conducted NOIE meetings, with plant

management and SVMO, presenting the situation in understandable terms and

provided scientific information regarding the inadequacies of establishment

operation programs (HACCP/SSOP) and systems.

Consumer Safety Inspector (HIMP) 8/1999 - 8/2000

Promoted as a Consumer Safety Inspector, GS-8 in a HACCP Base Inspection

Model Project (HIMP). Performed offline oversight and verification.

Reviewed the plant's HACCP, SSOP, and other plans and the plant's execution

of those plans, including its records, sampling, pre-shipment review,

monitoring activities to ensure that plant is meeting regulatory

requirements. Verified that all monitoring, verification, and corrective

action records are being maintained, and appear to be true, correct, and

unaltered. Verified that plant met all critical limits and/or is recording

deviations and corrective actions, as well as, performing corrective

actions if need be. Determined if corrective actions are sufficiently

adequate to resolve problem. Inspected each carcass and part on the line,

as well as, evaluated the on-going effectiveness of the establishment's

food safety (FS) and other consumer protection processes (OCP). Took

appropriate regulatory control actions to prevent adulterated product from

entering into commerce. Conducted ante-mortem inspection of all animals at

rest and five to ten percent of animals in motion and retained animals for

further disposition by the SVMO, if the animal was suspected of having a

condition that may possibly result in condemnation.

Food Inspector, 1

Hired as a WAE inspector, a task-oriented position and learned the

significance and consequences of the inspection methodology from farm to

table and applied this information with a comprehensive thought process, on

the importance to inspect each carcass and make the precise disposition.

Verified pre operational sanitation procedures. Performed ante-mortem

visual examinations of poultry animals to determine by appearance and

behavior that nonentity was abnormal. Monitored plant personnel when

handling downers and verified compliance according to the Humane Slaughter

Act. Performed post-mortem inspections of heads(livestock), viscera,

carcasses, and edible offal for pathological conditions. Rejected and

condemned poultry with apparent unsafe or unwholesome conditions. Monitored

proper blood samples technique when collected by plant employees from

livestock, and verified that all procedures were in accordance to APHIS/VS

guidelines. Assured that proper sanitation was conducted, after the

handling of suspect animals to prevent cross contamination to wholesome

products. Assured all evisceration cuts were acceptable for proper removal

of viscera and that carcasses were properly opened to permit drainage

through the thoracic inlet. Monitored that all proper washing/trimming

procedures were being performed, including parts and carcasses resulting

from salvage and reprocessing procedures. Monitored that pre-chill and post-

chill standards were met and AQL standards for giblets were satisfactory.

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Education & Certifications

13 DELAWARE VALLEY COLLEGE - DOYLESTOWN, PA

Biochemistry (with honors), 06/1999

14 Interamericana University -- Arecibo, PR

Biology, I &II, Microbiology, Inorganic Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry

I & II, Physics 101 & 102, Pre-calculus, Genetics, Botany, Zoology, Human

Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Environmental Chemistry, Basic English 101 &

102, English Composition 201 & 202

Awards and Recognition

INDIVIDUAL CASH AWARD 11/04 - CASH AWARD: IN RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION

FOR CONTRIBUTIONS WHICH HAVE RESULTED IN THE IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE

FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE. "SUPERIORPERFORMANCE"

Individual Cash Award 10/02 -Cash Award: In recognition and appreciation

for the contributions which have resulted in the improve effectiveness of

the Food Safety and Inspection Service. "SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE"

Individual Cash Award 11/00 - Cash Award: In recognition and appreciation

for the contributions which have resulted in the improve effectiveness of

the Food Safety and Inspection Service. "SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE

Non-Monetary Award 02/03-(pad folio) My FLS recognizes my ability to excel

in my duties, dedication, and dependability in any situation.

Non-Monetary Award 05/05- My Supervisor recognize my team work abilities

and the valuable help while performing my duties as a Supervisory Training

Aid." SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE"

REFERENCES

DR. ALTAF AHMED, DMV, USDA PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT OFFICE

Contact Number: 800-***-****

Lisette Suro USDA CSI

706-***-****

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