Food Safety Management Systems implementor and auditor

ARA KARAPETYAN

Address: * ****** **., ***. **, Yerevan, Armenia, 0056

(+37410) 634650 home, (+37491) 414169 mobile

E-mail: adylfs@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Part-Time Contracts

National consultant on Food safety and Postharvest techniques, FAO

National consultant on Open Markets food safety, postharvest and GlobalG.A.P

Provision consultation on Agro Value Chains, Postharvest, Cold storage techniques, Fresh Fruit and Veg Food Safety

Organization and implementation series of trainings on GlobalGap and open markets food safety.

Development and implementation food safety rating system for meat and milk sector

SME-DNC Armenia.

Local consultant on Postharvest, Food Safety of Primer production, Cold storage techniques.

Organization and implementation of series trainings on Postharvest, Food Safety of Primer production, Cold storage techniques

Writing and design manuals for medium and small farms on Postharvest, Food Safety of Primer production, Cold storage techniques

OXFAM Armenia.

Local consultant on Postharvest, Food Safety and Cold storage techniques.

Implementation series of trainings on Agricultural Value Chains and Postharvest, Cold storage techniques, Food Safety and FSMS

G I Z Armenia and GIZ Kyrgyzstan

Design and conduction series of trainings and ToT`s on Wine Food safety. Conduction 50 Food Safety audits of wine factory&plants in Armenia

Design and conduction series of trainings on Postharvest, Cold Storage Techniques and GlobalG.A.P in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

Provision of consultation on wild collection, Drying techniques, Codex Alimentarius, FairWild and Organic for producers of herbal/phytogenic and dried food production.

«Institute for MarketEcology» ( IMO ), Switzerland.

National Expert on FairWild standard.

Organization and implementation of 18 trainings on FairWild standard

over the territory of Armenia

Developing of “Quality Manual for sustainable wild collection Practices”

CERT International s.r.o. (Slovakia)

Leader- auditor of ISO 22000-2018 standard.

Full-Time Contracts

June 2014 Food safety & Agribusiness Expert, World Bank Armenia

Till now

Provision of demand driven consultation to WB and projects implementation units in terms of (include but not limited): Food safety management systems (FSMS); Global GAP; Certification; Trainings on all above mentiona themes

Participation in the technical upgrading of the processing companies and acquisition of new equipment, technologies and mechanisms aimed to enhance competitiveness the companies.

Providing consulting assistance in the acquisition and commissioning of laboratory equipment, provide training to employees of the companies to use and gauge the laboratory equipment

Conducting trainings for laboratory and food safety staff on the food safety regulations and requirements of EU and Eurasian Economic Union and basic microbiological and chemical requirements.

Conduction of Food Ssafety audit, preparation emprovement action plans for processing plants

Communication with relevant specialists of ADF on all issues relating to the implementation of sub-projects.

Development of recommendations on ToRs, on training curriculum etc., for the appropriate ADF specialists.

Development of recommendations for outside FS consultants, facilitate their contacts with beneficiaries.

Support to operational aspects of the WB funded agricultural and rural development projects and participation in missions for this projects.

Provision of inputs to the Aide Memoires (AMs) as well as for Implementation Completion Memorandums (ICM) for WB funded agricultural and rural development projects .

April 2012 Agribusiness Standards Specialist, IFC - World Bank Group

April 2018

Provision of gap assessments and consultations to food processing companies on Food Safety Management Systems including GMP/GHP, HACCP, ISO22000 and FSSC22000. Provision of on-site FS couching for FS and QA specialist of the food production companies.

Development and delivery of a one-day and multiple-day training sessions on the following topics: GMP/GHP, HACCP, ISO22000 and FSSC22000.

Provision of gap assessments and consultations to agro-production companies and cooperatives on Postharvest, GlobalGap and Cold Storage Techniques.

Participation in capacity of an expert in Agribusiness trade logistics supply chain maps development for Armenia:

Export of fresh fruit and vegetables

Export of dried fruits and vegetables

Participation in capacity of an expert in Agribusiness trade logistics supply chain maps development for Western Balkans regional trade (CEFTA countries)

processed fruits and vegetables

heat treated dairy milk products

Provision food safety industry/regulatory training programs for governmental bodies and specialists from private sector. Development and implementation of the joint projects with state agencies and other international organizations.

Supervising of Food Safety Management Systems implementation at the client companies. Participation in certification audits. Provision of update on legislative environment and new initiatives related to food safety issues.

Conducting negotiations with the owners and executives of food processing companies with the aim of implementing FSMS in these companies. Developing business contacts and managing relationships with project clients. Conducting study tours to foreign countries for the clients.

Conducting public awareness events for food producers, journalist, consumers. Preparing and conducting joint trilateral Government-Public-Private events.

Contribute to ECA Agribusiness Standards Program outside of Armenia (extensive working experience in Georgia, Tajikistan, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Kirgyzstan)

Conducting country specific research. Contributing to other Advisory Service projects

Sept 2011 Agribusiness and Food Safety Senior Expert

April 2012 Pragma, Enterprise Development & Market Competitiveness Program

Yerevan, Armenia

Funded by USAID

Participation in the assessment of Armenia’s industry sub-sectors and selection of the value chains (VC) with high-growth potential. A comprehensive analysis, utilizing a combination of DRC (Domestic Resource Cost), PNA (Product Network Analysis) and SWOT analyses was carried out.

Consultations with key stakeholders to develop strategy of cooperation with GOA on developing sanitary and phyto-sanitary measures; eliminating technical barriers to trade and building capacity of food safety standardization and accreditation bodies.

Organization of round tables and meetings with various stakeholders and companies to assess the current status of targeted sub-sectors and develop mechanisms for cooperation.

Organization of more than 50 interviews within food processing sub-sector, and compilation of short summary reports per VC.

Provision of assistance to EDMC Project components/teams to establish communications and cooperation with stakeholders.

May 2007 Food Safety and Agribusiness Senior Expert

August 2011 ACDI/VOCA, Millennium Challenge – Armenia, “Water to Market”

Project, Yerevan, Armenia

Funded by MCC

Establishment of 24 commercial scale fresh fruit and vegetables collection and consolidation centres in rural areas (6 marzes of Armenia). Establishment of cold storages and improvement of value chain for fresh agricultural production. Formation and development of farmer groups around processors and/or buyers. Conducting needs assessment among farmer and farmer groups and design appropriate support programs for them. Design and printing quality standards and manuals, cold storage operation guidelines, post-harvest guidelines for fresh agricultural production.

Design and conducting of demonstration and training programs, cooperation with farmers, agribusinesses and processors. Providing consultancy on marketing, operational management, packaging, labelling, branding, quality standards, post-harvest and cold storage techniques, export/import operation.

Providing on-site trainings on above mentioned themes. Design and conduct in-store promotion and advertising campaign. Follow-up implementation of recommendations provided by foreign consultants

Developing, design and publication of the following guidelines and manuals:

“Guidelines for dried food producers. Technologies, quality, safety”

“Manual on post harvest and cold storages techniques”

“Guidelines on agromarketing”

“Collection and consolidation centres operation techniques”

6 quality standards for different fruits and vegetables.

Developing and implementing food safety management systems for agribusinesses and processors. Consulting food processors in the areas of product quality, process control, and sanitary requirements for food processing plants, as well as consulting in internationally recognized science-based safety and quality processes and standards including Sanitary and PhytoSanitary Measures (SPS), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Sanitation Standard Operations Procedures (SSOP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) regulations, USDA requirements and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards including ISO 22000:2005.

Aug 2003 – Food Safety Specialist / Business Advisor

May 2007 DAI-ASME, Yerevan, Armenia

Funded by USAID

Within the framework of Avian Influenza DAI Global Project, developed scope of works for community veterinarians, regional vet inspectors, and central veterinarian laboratory employees; organized and conducted series of trainings (over 30) on veterinarian aspects of AI; work with governmental bodies and other international organizations (WB, FAO, USDA and other); conducted assessment of current status and prepared improvement plan for regional level vet inspectorates; provided consulting services on biosecurity and biosafety; provided recommendations on procurement of vet supplies; provided consultancy and on-site trainings on general sanitation requirements; follow-up implementation of recommendations provided by foreign consultants.

Assessed and evaluated prospective clients for inclusion in the Project’s technical and financial assistance activities; prepared strategic operational plans for client firms to identify general strengths and weaknesses; delineated specific assistance strategies that will lead to expanding the firm’s domestic and export market capability; provided consulting for client firms to improve production recording and traceability systems; developed and implemented food safety systems within their production operations; identified appropriate marketing mechanisms that will provide opportunities for the client firms to expand their export and domestic sales; monitored sales and employment growth.

Apr 2000 – Food safety Specialist, Marketing Department

Mar 2003 USDA – MAP, Yerevan, Armenia

Funded by USDA

Conducted food safety audits at food industry plants in order to qualify them for further financial and technical assistance. Trained Quality Managers for introduction and implementation of Quality Management systems (ISO, HACCP) in food processing plants. Consulted food processors in the areas of product quality, process control, and sanitary requirements for food processing plants. Conducted workshops and seminars for MAP supported agribusinesses.

Aug 1997 – Leader Consultant/Expert

Apr 2000 ALPHA PLUS CONSULTING JV LLC, Yerevan, Armenia

Conducted marketing and business management examination, provided consultancy for agribusinesses operating in Armenia and Karabakh. Conducted problem identification surveys, researched domestic agricultural and food product markets. Conducted surveys on revealing prospective investment opportunities in individual farming and rural economy. Monitored micro-credit programs for organizations such as UMCOR, OXFAM, FINCA, ACBA bank. Developed marketing plans and business plans. Some of the market research projects, e.g. research of glass jar, animal skin, and honey markets, were ordered and funded by DAI.

Apr 1996 – Import/Export Manager

Jan 1997 GENDRIK Russian-Ukrainian JV LLC, Armenia, Russia, Ukraine

Conducted negotiations with domestic and foreign suppliers and buyers, negotiated contracts. Wrote survey plans, questionnaires and reports aimed on market research of domestic producers. Worked on logistic issues. Accompanied shipment exported to Russia.

Sept 1993 – Marketing Manager

Apr 1996 Russian Express LLC, advertising agency, Moscow, Russia

Designed and performed PR, promotional and image-making campaigns. Conducted marketing activities for clients. Identified new clients and created new promotional products.

Sept 1990 – Assistant to director

Sept 1993 BYTE pilot plant

WORK EXPERIENCE IN OTHER COUNTRIES:

Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Georgia,

PUBLICATIONS

Modernization and Commercialization of Armenian Agriculture. Sector study for WB (food safety part)

HACCP manual for small processors

“Guidelines for dried food producers – quality and safety”

“Manual on post harvest handling for small and medium farms”

“Manual on cold storages techniques for small and medium farms”

“Guideline on cold storages design and building”

“Guideline on Farmers open market design and management”

“Collection and consolidation centres operation techniques”

6 quality standards for different fruits and vegetables.

Wild collection. Manual for collectors and handlers.

EDUCATION

Academic Education

1987 – 1992 Armenian Agricultural Academy (former Veterinary and Zootechnical Institute)

Department of Veterinary.

Master of Science in Veterinary ( DVM ).

Graduated "Magna Cum Laude" (diploma with distinction).

Trainings Experience

April 2015

IFC / SGS / GLOBALG.A.P., Kiev, Ukraine

GLOBALG.A.P accredited workshop on integrated farm assurance standard

Feb 2015

April 2014

IFC / SGS, Kiev, Ukraine

Business Edge methodology - ToT

TUV Nord, Kiev, Ukraine

FSSC 22 000 internal audit course

June 2012 USAID/EDMC, Yerevan, Armenia

EU market access requirements and food safety

May 2012 BUREAU VERITAS, Kiev, Ukraine

IRCA certified (No. A17356) FSMS Lead Auditor Training Course

Certificate Serial No. FS/12/UA/1945

Apr 2012 USDA/Louisiana State University AgCenter/ CARD, Yerevan, Armenia Training on Global G.A.P

Apr 2010 “Ecoglobe” / HEKS-EPER, Yerevan, Armenia

Training on organic standards, organic inspection and certification requirements for organic inspectors.

Apr 2010 WFLO / USDA /MCA, Yerevan, Armenia

Training on Cold Store Operations

Apr 2008 North Carolina State University, NC, USA

Instruction of HACCP trainers in General HACCP, Meat and poultry HACCP, Grade A dairy HACCP, Juice HACCP, and training for trainers

Sep 2007 USDA / Louisiana State University AgCenter, Ukrainian IIFSQ, Yerevan, Armenia

Training on HACCP Plan Development and Implementation at Fish, Meat and Poultry Industries

June 2007 USDA / Louisiana State University AgCenter, Ukrainian IIFSQ, Yerevan, Armenia

Training on Grade “A” Pasteurized Milk Ordinance

Training on Thermal Processing Operation for Canned Food

Apr 2007 USDA/Louisiana State University AgCenter, Yerevan, Armenia

Training on GMP, Codex Alimentarius, ISO 22000

Dec 2006 USDA, Colorado State University, MAA, Tsakhadzor, Armenia

Training on prevention brucellosis and FMD

Nov 2006 Cochran Fellowship Program, USDA, US

Food Safety Policy

Food Safety Practices and Policies, Washington DC, Chicago

Developing and Implementing HACCP Plans, Texas A&M University

Feb 2005 Johnson Diversey/USDA MAP, Yerevan Armenia

Sanitation in food industry plants

Nov – CSP/JohnsonDiversey/USDA MAP, Yerevan, Armenia

Dec 2004 HACCP: Safety Management Systems for Food Industries

Nov 2003 FI Europe 2003, Frankfurt, Germany

Food Safety and Hygiene

Feb – CSP/AED/USAID, Yerevan, Armenia

Mar 2003 ISO 9001:2000 (Level I)

Internal Quality Audits (Level II)

Lead Auditor Training (Level III)

Nov 2002 USDA MAP/ACDI VOCA/DAI, Yerevan, Armenia

HACCP for fruit and vegetable processing plants

Sep 2002 USDA MAP/ACDI VOCA/DAI, Yerevan, Armenia

HACCP for dairy plants

Nov 2001 ISO Consulting Co, Yerevan, Armenia

ISO 9000 – Quality Standards

May 2000 ACDI VOCA / DAI, Yerevan, Armenia

Enhancement of promotion and advertising aimed on improvement of agricultural and food products marketing

Oct 1999 EOMMEX/Training Centre of the NGB, Athens, Greece

Financial management of small and medium businesses

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

English (good), Russian (native), Armenian (native)

References available upon request.

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