Food Safety Mangager

Christine M. Pacheco

*** ******* ***** *******, ** 95380

EDUCATION

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California

Bachelor of Science, Dairy Science

Concentration – Dairy Science Technology

Conferred: December 1998

College of the Sequoias, Visalia California

AA Agriculture

Conferred: May 1995

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Agricultural Commodity Grader GS-9, United States Department of Agriculture,

Dairy Division, Tulare CA.

(August 1999-2004) Sample whole and nonfat, dry milk and butter for official testing; prepare samples and paper work required for laboratory analysis; apply the U.S. Standard for butter on both Grade Label print butter and bulk butter for commercial sales; apply the applicable instructions (DA 918-I) for generation random sampling; determine net weight and establish tare weights; perform inspections on conditions of containers. Perform plant surveys on the resident plants. Supervise laboratory samples being testing in the Dairy America Lab, and apply the U.S. Standard for the nonfat dry milk sample results.

Chemistry Technician, Dairy America (Silliker Laboratories), Tulare CA

(December 1998-August 1999) Perform Standard Plate Counts, scorched particle, moisture analysis, Mojonnier fats, TA and solubility, and Kohman analysis on commercial and USDA sample of dry dairy products and butter; log and prepare samples for testing and enter results into computer; maintain communication with resident USDA grader in regards to proper grade factors or buyer specifications of product; shift safety officer responsible for assuring that proper safety procedures were being followed and chemicals were being used in accordance with labeling.

Intern, California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB)

(June 1997-September 1997) Represent and promote the dairy products industry throughout the state; research and evaluate dairy products and their displays in the grocery stores of California; submit reports of finding to CMAB for further evaluation.

Quality Assurance Manager, California Dairies, Inc.

(May 2004-June 2016) Manage the in house laboratory with 8 full time technicians including a Lab Foreperson. Review lab technician’s work which includes micro plating of butter and NFDM products and record keeping of quality data. Review certificates of analysis, review off spec product and causes, director of the Food Safety Committee and past director of the Plant Safety Committee. Accompany USDA, FDA, CDFA and Rabbi Inspectors through the plant. Responsible for keeping all laboratory equipment calibrated and serviced. Responsible for keeping all State records for the laboratory and keeping all employees’ licenses updated (weighers and samplers and pasteurizer). Responsible for the HACCP plan and critical control points throughout the plant. Responsible for updating the in house Quality Manual and making sure all policies and standards are being followed by management and employees. Responsible for the GMP’s throughout the plant. Responsible for the annual GMP/HACCP/Allergen and Food Security Training for all employees. Responsible for keeping all records updated for all 3rd party audits in the plant. Received SQF Training and keeps all records and forms according to all SQF guidelines.

Honors and Activities

Registered Dairy Inspector-2010

SQF 2000 Systems 2011

Pasteurizer License-2008

Weighers and Samplers License-2004

Certified for Charm S/L Antibiotic Testing in Milk-2004

Dale Carnegie -2006

HACCP Certified

Food Security/Recall Workshops

Cal Poly Dairy Products Judging Team - 1997

Chairperson for California state FFA dairy products judging contest – 1997 & 1998

References:

Mostafa Sherzad/ CDFA Supervisor 209-***-****

Sherri Clark/ CDI Warehouse Manager 209-***-****

Tom Baldwin/ CDI Butter Manager 209-***-****

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