Jamee V. Cramer

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Hebron, Kentucky 41048

Phone 859-***-**** Cell 859-***-****

Email acuw0x@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Expertise in Food Microbiology

Microbiology Laboratory Management

FDA & USDA HACCP compliant through the International HACCP Alliance

Certified AIB Food Dense Coordinator

Allergen Control Program Management

Environmental Monitoring Systems

Business Interruption and Crisis Management Planning

Certification in HACCP Train the Trainer Program thru GMA

Acceptance into FDA FSMA Program to be a Lead Trainer/Qualified Individual

EXPERTISE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Oversight of Food Safety programs for five facilities

Development of HACCP plans for new processes

Led reassessment of HACCP Program for five facilities

HACCP Validation and Verification for five plans

Food Safety Program Trainer

Ability to effectively multi task in role of Microbiology Manager and Food Safety Team Leader

Successfully started a new microbiological laboratory leading a staff of three

Implemented laboratory procedures and microbial GLP policies

Developed Environmental Monitoring Program

Implemented Allergen in house testing with an estimated annual $25,000 savings

Laboratory cost reduction resulting in an estimated annual $50,000 savings

Lead audits and communicate with major customers

Proficient in ISO9001 and FSSC22000 principles

Led Global Team in development of Environmental Policy

Implemented Hygiene Remediation Policy

Developed Business Interruption Plans for five facilities

EXPERIENCE:

WILD Flavors, Inc. Erlanger, Kentucky

Senior Manager Food Safety North America March 2014 – November 2015

Management of all Food Safety Programs across North America

Alignment of the North America Environmental Monitoring Program

Manage Allergen Control Program

Manage Business Interruption Plan

Develop Mock Exercise/Disaster Drills

Responsible for Food Safety/Food Defense training

Lead Food Defense Program

Ensure Contract Manufacturers food safety compliance

Develop and maintain all HACCP Plans, Validation and Verification

FSMA compliance for all North America facilities

Development of Foreign & Extraneous Matter Control Policy

Compliance to FSSC2000 Food Safety standards

Senior Manager Microbiology and Food Safety May 2010 –March 2014

Microbiology Laboratory Manager/Food Safety Team Leader September 2005 – May 2010

Managed the Microbiology Laboratory with a staff of three

Maintained all testing procedures according to in-house or customer requirements

Expert on trouble shooting root cause of microbial issues

Accurately interpreted data and communicated test results to Operations and Senior Management

Maintained inventory/develop annual budget

Maintained and validated Allergen program

Validated and verified HACCP program

Determined root cause analysis and corrective action for customer complaints

Communicated with the USDA

Participated in customer audits/visits

Developed finished product and raw material microbiological specifications

Approved all customer specifications

Managed Environmental Monitoring Policy

HACCP Team Leader

Performed Food Safety training

Co-lead Food Defense Program

Senior Microbiologist October 1998 – September 2005

Microbiologist October 1993 – October 1998

Maintained all testing procedures according to in-house or customer requirements

Performed Environmental analysis including air and water monitoring

Determined root cause and corrective action for microbial issues

Accurately interpreted data and communicated test results

Provided effective communication with internal and external customers

Followed aseptic technique

Maintained neat and orderly laboratory

Maintained inventory/develop annual budget

Q Laboratories Cincinnati, Ohio

Microbiologist 1991-1993

Kroger Cincinnati, Ohio

Microbiologist 1989-1991

Conducted routine microbiological testing

Accurately interpreted and documented data

Certified for EPA water testing

Analyzed plant swabs

EDUCATION: B.S. Biology: Minor Chemistry/ Northern Kentucky University

ASSOCIATIONS Institute of Food Technologists 1994 -Present

American Society for Microbiology, 2010-Present

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