Food Safety Manager

Wardell Mikell

PO BOX # ***** Chicago Illinois **680-0271 - 312-***-**** ) cell ****************@*****.***

Sanitation Manager

€For 20+ years, I’ve acquired hands on experience, and a reputation for a standard of excellence in exceeding expectations and retaining quality staff with strong documentation.

€I am committed to a standard of excellence in providing “best practices” and cutting-edge technology to enhance the quality of services delivered, which has always been extended to past employers.

€Studied PCQI (preventive control qualified individual) which is the standard being implemented for FSMA through corporate classes.

€Completed Industrial Hygiene classes taught and sponsored by OSHA. The completion date was 02/08/2015 with OSHA certification issued with 90% rating.

€FSMA & FSIS education (FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT & FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION SERVICES)

€FDA & USDA mandated inspection / correction preparation topics to be a more viable & informed employee so these issues are a thing of the past and preparation awareness is protocol.

Work Experience

Confidential - (Bakery), Chicago, Illinois, 2017- July 2018

Sanitation Manager

€Responsible for entire deployment, implementation, and validation for all sanitation/hygiene/pest control

€The team consists of (30) members with (2) direct reports which were 2 leads. This team was responsible for CIP / COP for all production equipment, total interior of production manufacturing areas, shipping and receiving, exterior, all offices and cafeteria and wash-room, mold remediation.

€The chemical calibration system was revamped with collaboration between the company and vendor at no additional cost. This simple step cut the chemical costs by 65% due to correct dispersing of chemicals and this miser system was totally rewarding. Implemented new methodology for the chemicals in-house by the simple process of reading and following the label on chemical products for (the label is the law.)

€The miser system implemented (titration) allows for less chemical to perform at optimum standards by doing as they were designed and at the same time saving on cost within labor and chemicals.

€Developed new filtering concepts using 75-micron marine grade stainless steel mesh which eradicated expensive costs of paper filters.

€The last manufacturer (3) ordered audit was passed and this was due to the commanding score issued for the sanitation department which raised the collective score for all sectors which were audited.

€Became a Certified International Food Safety / Sanitation Manager through examination 26 December 2017. Entry into (The National Registry of Food / Sanitation Safety Professionals) - global in reach.

Integrity First Pest Control Inc Chicago, IL, 2007 – 08 / 2017

Manager / Lead Technician

€Responsibilities include specialization in sanitation / hygiene / food processing / food manufacturing facilities interior & exterior, drains, equipment audits etc.

€This work was performed under the food manufacturing pest control license issued by the Illinois department of Public Health. It was incumbent to further expand this ideology with FSMA & FSIS & PCQI which are acronyms for things grandfathered in under the originator HACCP Guideline.

€Consulted with food manufacturers / processors with negative sanitation audit scores. These facilities were informed and advised how to correct these findings from auditors and state inspectors.

€There was a commanding re-inspection audit score if the tendered advice was adhered too and implemented. There was 95% - 100% reopening if dictates and advice were strictly followed.

Michigan City Bakery, Michigan City, IN 2006 – 2007

Sanitation / Food Safety Manager

€Responsible for the entire plant sanitation and equipment - In preparation for audits the staff would swell to 60 team members under the 3 leads - This position regularly had 3 reporting leads and the 3 teams had a total of 30 team members

€Ensure HACCP/AIB standards are followed daily as plant is totally cleaned

€HACCP/ AIB, CIP, COP, SSOP’S, inspections prior to production

€ATP swab readings and corrections, (ADENOSINE TRIPHOSATE protein results) found within the cell residuals left on equipment which dictates if further actions are needed.

€Coordinated chemical titrations, metal detection problem correction, lock out / tag out, vendor ordering, all pest control issues, in the event of bacterial outbreaks the problems - corrected under my direction.

€The AIB certification covered both KOSHER and HALAL, food sanitation for the bakery was under RABINICAL guidelines and inspections

€This training was instrumental in reversing negative reports from the SILLIKER LAB, and being able to obtain a positive result in one treatment

€Developed new methodology that increased hang time of chemicals used by about 35%

A1 Pest Masters, Chicago, IL 2000 – 2006

Lead Field Tech

€With specialization in the food industry and all problems that arose to better understand situations encountered in the field

€Expertise was pest control and sanitation/hygiene issues related to the food manufacturing, commercial client facility involving failed audits / inspection

Moo & Oink, Chicago, IL 1999 – 2000

Sanitation Manager

€Responsible for implementation, and enforcement of HACCP program

€Improved and enhanced maintenance & sanitation standards

€Resolved issues relating to SSOP & inspections prior to line start-up

€Personally saw that all chemical formulations were correct to solve problems

€Responsible for all cleaning & sanitation for the meat cut rooms, walls, floors, equipment, drains, coolers, freezers,warehouse,offices,total property exterior area, compactors,rest rooms, employee locker rooms, PPE and equipment for employees, etc.

Christian Herald, Manhattan, NY, 1992 – 1998

Food Service Director

€Responsible for the entire overview and operation of this department

€Hired, trained / cross -trained, payroll, pars, menu development, budget, mentored all employees in proper sanitation / hygiene / cooking techniques, forecasting, and termination

€Taught sanitation classes to staff and enforced all sanitation codes to be in compliance with NY health department. This facility was under my direction from the beginning to order al kitchen equipment, utensils,food supplies and establish facility par’s for we served meals ( 3 ) times per day.

€This position was also under indirect supervision of New York City Department of Public Health due to a joint venture agreement.

Education

Bible University of Canada & Fordland, MO

Master’s Degree in Theology - 2012

Bachelor’s Degree in Theology - 2010

Certifications

€Certified in AIB, (SANITATION / HYGEINE FOOD SAFETY), HACCP (FDA/ FDO numbered certification) when HACCP was retired 08/31/2019 and replaced with HAR/BPC ( HAZARD ANALYSIS RISK / BASED PREVENTION CONTROL ) Pasteurization (FDA), Food manufacturing pest control license

€PEST CONTROL Illinois & (Indiana's reciprocity which includes ( GA, IL,, NJ, NY )

€Illinois sanitation Manager & City of Chicago Food Manager

€Food defense (FDA certificate)

€Industrial Hygiene (OSHA sponsored class) Pasteurization (FDA certificate) Newest completed certifications were drains & Labels from FDA due to their personal integrity & standards.

€ICFS/S Manager CERTIFIED and member of INRFS/S Professionals. Recognized by Conference for FOOD PROTECTION STANDARDS AND ISO / IEC 17024 STANDARDS.

€10.14.2019 completed and obtained FDA - ORA ( OFFICE OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS ) *** FOOD RISK MANAGEMENT CERTIFCATION***

€Microsoft Excel skills - Novice rated

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