KATIE ODROBINA 706-***-****

aca3f9@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

•Proficient in compliance criteria for various food safety, regulatory and quality standards

•Accustomed to writing and implementing food safety standards and practices for high risk commodities

•Possess strong quantitative and analytic skills with the ability to adapt new concepts and systems

•Attentive to quality and detail with emphasis on monitoring and training activities

•Knowledge of microbiological and product testing procedures and techniques

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Food Safety Coordinator/ Consultant March 2012-Present

Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association LaGrange, GA

•Provide full time food safety consultation services to growers, packers and processors to implement food safety programs, pass audits and meet buyer compliance criteria

•Provide direction, advice and written materials to growers and packers as to how their operations can be modified to meet audit standards (emphasis on meeting USDA, FSMA, Global Food Safety Initiative standards).

•Develop HACCP plans and risk assessments for various commodities including beans, peas, peaches, apples, watermelon, tomatoes and cabbage.

•Advise on microbiological testing requirements and practices and create testing programs

Director of Food Safety June 2011- March 2012

Pioneer Growers Belle Glade, FL

•Designed and implemented GFSI quality and food safety programs for packinghouse facilities and ranches.

•Developed and executed HACCP plans for various commodities including corn, beans, radishes and celery.

•Created SOPs, SSOPs, standardized work instructions and conducted in-house inspections as necessary.

•Developed training materials and trained personnel on quality and safety in the facility and ranch.

•Managed the certification process (including PrimusGFS and SQF audits) for all facilities and ranches and ensured compliance with regulatory agencies.

•Maintained all records required for compliance with facility and ranch quality and food safety programs.

Consultant June 2011- March 2012

Florida Sweet Corn Exchange Belle Glade, FL

•Maintained records to ensure compliance with quality assurance and food safety programs

•Managed PTI compliance trials to the labeling of wooden corn crates

•Educated growers on PTI including compliance standards, GTINs and individual buyer requirements

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA- Hough Graduate School of Business Gainesville, FL

Master of Science- Management April 2011

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Gainesville, FL

Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition May 2010

CERTIFICATIONS

HACCP Trainer Certification (Certified by International HACCP Alliance) October 2013

2013 Florida Tomato Exchange Workshop (T-GAP) September 2013 September 2013

Hands-On HACCP for the Fresh-Cut Industry February 2012 & 2013

United Fresh Harmonized Audit Standard Seminar August 2012

PrimusGFS Certification August 2011

Advanced HACCP Training (Certified by International HACCP Alliance) August 2011 August 2005- May 2010

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