Manager Safety
Resume:
Jennifer Jessen, RS
Thirteen years demonstrated professional experience in food safety,
Summary of environmental health and safety, regulatory compliance, communication, sales,
Qualifications marketing, management, sustainability and education. B.A. Communications,
B.S. General Science, Washington State University, Washington State Registered
Sanitarian, ID #705, Certified Sustainable Building Advisor. Certified proctor and
teacher for National Restaurant Associations “ServSafe” course.
3120 West Government Way #2
Seattle, WA 98199
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09/24/2013-Present Seattle Central CC Culinary School Seattle, WA
Experience
Instructor for Sanitation Course
Instructor for Food Safety Sanitation course. Duties include all aspects of
teaching a 100 level college course. Class curriculum is based from the National
Restaurant Associations course titled “ServSafe.”
03/27/2011-Present Centerplate Seattle, WA
Food Safety, HACCP, General Safety & Sustainability Manager
Sanitarian for Centerplate at Safeco Field. Responsible for ensuring
regulatory compliance in public health food safety (WAC 246-215); general safety
labor and industries (LnI, WAC 296-800), and sustainability (waste reduction).
Reviews, develops, implements, performs, trains and maintains all areas in regards to
food safety, HACCP, QA, General Safety (LnI) and sustainability. Acts as point of
contact for all food, safety, waste reduction issues with public and regulatory
authorities. Internal consultant for regional accounts as assigned.
10/05/2009-03/15/2011 Chelan-Douglas Health District Wenatchee, WA
Environmental Health Specialist II
Sanitarian for the food safety division. Duties include inspections of food
establishments, plan and operation reviews, permitting and technical assistance. Write
and publish quarterly newsletter for the food safety division.
06/2009-08/2010 Public Health-Seattle and King County Seattle, WA
Health and Environmental Investigator
Investigation and case work involving public complaints of vector nuisance (rodents)
and solid waste violations.
Routine inspections of solid waste operations, temporary recycling and hazardous
waste collection events.
04/2009-10/ 2009 Centerplate Seattle, WA
Sanitarian
In house Sanitarian for Safeco Field concessions and full service kitchens.
Company is Centerplate and contracted with Seattle Mariners for food service at Safeco
Field.
01/2009-10/ 2009 EcoSure
Lincolnshire, IL
Food Safety Specialist
Independent third party food safety audits and evaluations for restaurants in
King and Snohomish counties.
04/2008-05/09 ColumbiaBioEnergy Creston, WA
Regulatory Compliance Manager
Industrial regulatory compliance manager for a biodiesel company. Company
was not up to date on compliance issues and inspections. I brought
compliance manuals current, scheduled audits and reported to company and
state final results. Responsible for all areas of regulatory compliance
including, but not limited to:
Management of state, and local permits: Ecology (Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Compliance, Air Quality), Local Health (solid waste).
Management, implementation and development of Labor and Industry safety
compliance programs;
Development of safety training programs/schedule, safety audits, safety committee
and accident investigations.
04/19/04-10/24/08 Grant County Health District Ephrata, WA
Environmental Health Specialist II
Food Safety
Compliance inspections for food establishments.
Permit review and issuance.
Food establishment plan reviews.
Enforcement of food safety rules and regulations in accord with Chapter 246-215
and 246-217WAC.
Co-developer and Instructor of 4-hour advanced food safety class.
Instructor for on/off site food handler card classes.
Designed, developed and wrote “Top Ten” food safety brochure.
Solid Waste Program Lead
Compliance inspections for Municipal Solid Waste landfills.
Respond to and investigate solid waste complaints in Grant County.
Permit writing, review and issuance for landfills and other solid waste activities as
they relate to WAC 173-351 and WAC 173-350.
Enforcement of Washington State solid waste rules and laws.
Special Deputy Grant County Sheriff with limited duties regarding solid waste
enforcement.
Living Environment Lead: Water Recreation Facilities and Schools
Water recreation compliance inspections for all water recreation facilities in Grant
County.
Responded to water recreation complaints. Investigate complaints/injuries.
Water recreation permit issuance.
Enforcement of Washington State public water recreation rules WAC 246-260 and
WAC 246-262.
Plan review and inspections for schools to ensure compliance with Washington
State rules and regulations on health and safety per WAC 246-366.
04/03-04/04 Balanced Nutrition Products Creston, WA
Washington Regional Account Manager
Responsible for opening new accounts in Washington.
Sales, distribution and account management.
Development of marketing and educational materials for sales staff.
01/99-05/02 Seattle University Seattle, WA
Environmental Coordinator
Created a proposal for university to “go green” on its then new student center as
method of helping the environment and attracting future students. University
completed implementing my ideas and is now known for its environmental
commitments.
Responsible for the design, development, implementation and management of
comprehensive recycling program with the goals of reducing waste, minimizing
environmental impacts and decreasing costs. Conducted economic analysis of
current and future programs.
Managed sale of university resources as it pertained recycling and waste reduction.
Developed and maintained budgets.
Developed, wrote and edited the Environmental Services Office (ESO)
departmental newsletter.
Created program flyers, press releases and advertising.
Responded to community needs and inquiries about waste, recycling and other
related environmental concerns.
Environmental educator and outreach coordinator for the ESO.
Selected, hired, trained and managed student staff of 15.
Developed and supervised student learning and internship opportunities.
Hosted campus wide radio show with topics related to recycling, resource
conservation and sustainability.
Guest lecturer for Seattle University business school on environmental accounting.
1997–1998 Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WA
English as a Second Language Instructor
Taught non-native speakers of English how to speak, write and communicate in
English.
Co-developed ESL employability modules.
Nurtured relationships with Washington State Work First case managers.
Developed curriculum for beginning to advanced levels.
Conducted testing and evaluations of students.
Education
Education, Registrations & Awards
BA Communications, Public Relations, Journalism
B.S. General Science, Geology (3 yrs), Pre-Vet (1.5 yrs).
Minor in Theatre
Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Gamma Epsilon honor societies.
Registered Sanitarian, Washington State ID # 705
Certified ServSafe proctor and instructor.
Certified Sustainable Building Advisor, Seattle Central Community College, June,
2000.
United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Certifications,
Design (LEED) training, Seattle, Washington, April, 2000.
Training &
Awards Washington State Recycling Association’s Campus and Institutional Recycling
Council steering committee member.
Solid Waste Association of North America certified landfill inspector (inactive).
Additional training with FEMA in disaster management, recovery phase
Environmental Protection Agency’s Waste Wise Program Champion, 2000, 2001&
2002, Seattle University.
Washington State Department of Ecology’s Best Big Business Program in
Waste Reduction and Recycling 2000, Seattle University.
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