Quality Assurance Manager

818-***-**** *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Looking for Quality Assurance Supervisor position in an organization

where I would be able to employ

dedicated HACCP and GMP procedures to ensure the highest standards of

food safety

EDUCATION

California State University, Northridge (CSUN)

B.S. Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science

May 2012

Yaba College of Technology, Nigeria

B.S. Degree in Food Technology

CERTIFICATION

HACCP, Accupoint ATP Hygiene Monitoring System

SKILLS

. Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook]

. Knowledge of FDA,GMP, GLP, HACCP,SQF,USDA,SSOP, Quality Systems

. Communication skills, Team player, Organization skills, Strong

Analytical skills, Leadership skills

. Laboratory equipments, Food Safety, Food Microbiology, Hygiene

Regulations

EXPERIENCE

Quality Assurance Technician (temporary position)

December 2014

Nelson Staffing - Anaheim, CA

. Standardized equipment prior to use, ensures reagents and other

materials are available.

. Performed line checks on a timely basis to ensure compliance to

specifications

. Ensures that all products not meeting specified attributes are

segregated and held for further review

. Conducted qualitative / quantitative testing of beverages, syrups, and

raw materials through production process.

. Conducted packaging audits and quality inspection of finished product

Lab Associate (temporary position)

05/14 - 07/14

LG Professionals - Azusa, CA

. Provided feedback to R&D Managers, QA and, Regulatory Affairs

Associates on product conformance

. Maintained the integrity of retention samples through monitoring the

shelf life of the product

. Tested all incoming samples for adherence to product specifications

. Notified manufacturers with daily reports, organoleptic evaluation of

conforming materials received

Senior Quality Assurance Technician

10/10 - 10/13

J&J Snacks - Norwalk, CA

. Responsible for accurate document quality observations, CCP's and

daily pre-operational audits

. Supervised, guided and assisted junior QA technicians on daily floor

and laboratory activities

. Monitored and assured quality of batch preparations, quality control

activities and process inspections

. Monitored all QA observations, sampling, records and documentation

review for accuracy compliance

. Communicated with vendors, local dairy inspectors, Kosher inspectors

and FDA officials on product quality

. Collaborated effectively with Plant Manager and Production leads to

ensure high food safety standards

. Accountable for microbial analysis of incoming ingredients and

finished products

. Addressed quality deviations, complaints, non-conformances and

implemented food safety corrective actions

. Ensured compliances to HACCP standards, GMP, Food Safety practices

and SSOP program policies in the plant

. Participated in monthly QA meetings and quarterly HACCP meetings to

improve QA standards

. Responsible for monthly micro- analysis of water samples from

various plant sources and monitored water filters

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EXPERIENCE (continued)

. Performed in - house tests such as Sponge swabbing, ATP tests, Micro

spot checks and Micro-plating

. Assisted QA Manager with special projects and updating manuals, work

instructions, SOP's and bulletins

. Maintained micro-test results, SOP's, QA related employee training

records and updated vendor documents

. Performed shelf life evaluation of samples and documented the

corresponding sample information

. Assisted in carrying out plant quality initiatives and preparing for

annual SQF audit to raise food safety standards

. Lead monthly in- plant audits for Food Defense, HACCP, Plant GMP for

FDA and SQF requirements

. Assisted SQF practitioner in preparing for annual audits to maintain

SQF certification and promote food safety

Quality Control Receiving Technician (temporary position)

06/10-07/10

Aerotek - Vernon, CA

. Inspected incoming ingredient specifications, product quality and

wholesomeness

. Performed necessary testing of incoming ingredients according to

product worksheets

. Photographed non-conforming ingredients with lot code and item numbers

for submission to QA Manager

Quality Assurance Technician

11/07-01/09

Cheese Cake Factory - Malibu, CA

. Tested incoming ingredients (micro, physical, and chemical attributes)

for QA evaluation

. Conducted micro tests on product samples (Plate Count, Dilutions and

Aseptic Sampling)

. Recorded micro sample information, test results and update status

(release/hold)

. Performed environmental analysis tests to determine efficacy of

sanitation methods

. Calibrated laboratory equipment and managed inventory of QA laboratory

supplies

. Ensured factory GMPs, SOP,HACCP and FDA guidelines were properly

executed

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Customer complaints reduction by 30% in 6 months

. Contributed significantly towards minimum score of 95% in annual SQF

audits for 3 years

. Played a significant role in excellent microbial analysis results and

cross contamination decrease

. Maintained all employee training records effectively regarding SOP's

and SQF requirements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE

Nutrition and Food Service Volunteer

05/10 -10/10

Northridge Hospital Medical Center - Northridge, CA

Food Service Volunteer

01/10 -03/10

Missions Community Hospital -Van Nuys, CA

Site Volunteer Worker

02/09-05/09

SOVA - Van Nuys, CA

Full Time Student

03/07 -11/07,

02/09- 10/10

CSUN- Northridge, CA

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