Quality Assurance Plant
Resume:
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
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