ANNIECA EDWARDS

Lot *** NE *th Way Christian Gardens, Gregory Park P.O, Portmore, St. Catherine Jamaica W.I

***-****/***-**** acfr7z@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To utilize and develop my skills and knowledge, in my field of study or any other related field

and, to become an accomplished professional with the right skills and expertise, to impact

positively on my place of work and to a greater extent, the society.

Education

Better Process Control School (UWI, Mona) January 13-17, 2014

Thermal Processing in the Food Industry

University of the West Indies, Mona 2008-2011

B. Sc Biochemistry

Core Courses: Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemical Physiology,

Plant Biochemistry, Human Molecular Biology, Advanced Biochemistry

Maths Unlimited 2007-2008

CXC Physics

Wolmer’s Trust High School for Girls 2001-2008

Five (5) CAPE subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, Communication Studies,

Caribbean Studies

Eight (8) CXC subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, Information Technology (technical),

Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Home Economics-Management

Experience

Professional Experience

1. Scotia Bank Centre – Marketing Department June-July 2007

Preparation of entry forms for company competition; Preparation of internal mailing

packages

2. National Solid Waste Management Authority August 2010

Filing Clerk

Assistant to the Executive Director’s secretary

3. Internship

Scientific Research Council December 22, 2010 – January 21, 2011

Analytical Services Department-Microbiology

Laboratory Analyst- cultures and samples preparation for Microbiology testing and analysis

May 28, 2011- August 27th, 2014

4. Technological Solutions Limited

Microbiology Laboratory Analyst: Conduct microbiological testing and analysis on water and

food samples to determine microbial load and/or to detect contamination of samples. Conduct

studies and analysis with various organisms to include Salmonella typhimurium, Listeria

monocytogenes, Clostridium sp., Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas

aeruginosa, Saccharomcyes cerevsiae, Geobacillus stearothermophilus, Yersinia.

Method Development: Creating working instructions, validating/verifying new working

instructions and training other staff members in performing the working instructions.

Conduct Commercial Sterility testing and Spoilage Can analysis on canned products.

Ackee Grading- Grading of Canned Ackees.

Product sampling, registration and preparation for analysis.

Execution of Quality Control measures to ensure good laboratory practices and standards:

Includes monitoring of equipment for microbial load and correct temperature maintenance as

well as calibration or verification where applicable in house.

Preparation and maintenance of Quality Control cultures: Resuscitation and maintenance of

ATCC reference microbiological cultures and transfers as is required to keep the cultures alive.

Conduct validation and verification studies on developed or reformulated products to

determine suitability for consumption.

Plant/site visits to conduct air quality testing and equipment swabbing.

Activities

Wolmer’s High School for Girls’ Interact Club

Jamaica Peer Counsellors’ Association (2004-2005)

UWI- First Year Experience FYE (2008-2009)

Commuting Students Drama Group (UWI) (2008-2009)

HIV/AIDS Sensitization Workshop SRC (January 21, 2011)

Skills

Good analytical Laboratory skills, including use of laboratory equipments and resources.

Computer skills (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), Interpersonal skills and good work ethics,

Data Analysis

References

Ms. Keshia Haughton

Assistant Laboratory and Customer Services Manager

Technological Solutions Limited

acfr7z@r.postjobfree.com

Tel: 1876- 419-2877

Mrs. Pearline Cooper-Sharpe RN; RM; MPH; JP.

Res. Address: 54 Pine Blvd., Pines of Karachi

Kingston 6

Tel 340 5976

Former Chief Nursing Officer, Ministry of Health

Currently, Chairman of the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Justice of the Peace, Lay Magistrate

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