USDA

Nicole Smith Gamble

*** *. ****** **. / *.O. Box 55

Mineral Springs, AR. 71851

Cell: 773-***-****

Email Address: *************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:

To secure work as a Consumer Safety Inspector.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Tyson’s Food Nashville, Arkansas

Food Inspector 2015-2017

Implemented the knowledge of general sanitation practices, laws, and regulations governing the food industry. Ensured federal laws and regulations pertaining to fitness of poultry for the human consumption. Communicated effectively with supervisors and workers in the food industry.

As a FSIS I had to ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining noncompliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement action, where warranted.

Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishments’ Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements and are being executed effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product. Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. I had to determine when regulatory control action is necessary.

As a Food Inspector, this was the first step in processing a bird. My duties were to prevent as many birds as possible that machine missed from reaching the Inspector. In doing so, it kept the lines from being stopped, which made it easier for the Inspector, inspector helper, and the floor person from having a lot of hang back carcasses, which can cause the lines to stop constantly.

I perform postmortem inspection duties with a high degree of accuracy, sound judgment, attention to detail while implementing agency and supervisory standards with little to no supervision needed.

Consistently identified defects on poultry carcasses and made disposition for unwholesome or abnormal conditions on the carcasses presented or parts thereof.

If I am not sure about a carcass, I retain suspect carcass for final disposition by a Veterinary Medical Officer.

I follow the establishment Good Manufacturing Procedures and always conduct myself in a positive and professional manner.

I am always dependable for work whenever needed and I do not take off unnecessarily from work.

I have a friendly but firm attitude when dealing with all levels of plant management to resolve any issues that arises at the lowest level possible.

I conduct my work activities in accordance with established procedures and regulations.

Federal Correctional Institution Texarkana, Texas

Correctional Officer 2014-2015

Provide supervision, care and correctional treatment to offenders. Enforce rules and regulations governing the facility security, offenders accountability and conduct to ensure sanctions are carried out and that offenders remain in custody. I am authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force, to include deadly force to maintain control of offenders.

Barry Telford Unit New Boston, Texas

Correctional Officer 2013-2014

Provide supervision, care and correctional treatment to offenders. Enforce rules and regulations governing the facility security, offenders accountability and conduct to ensure sanctions are carried out and that offenders remain in custody. I am authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force, to include deadly force to maintain control of offenders.

Rainbow of Challenges Hope, Arkansas

Administrative Assistant 2012-2013

Provided the office services by implementing administrative systems, procedures, and policies, and monitoring administrative projects. I ensured that budgets were met; prepared weekly time, expenses and managed AP/AR (Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable). Oversee Human Resource functions, including payroll, requests for time off, and hiring temporary employees. Comply with OSHA and the IL State Laws and Regulations. Maintained strict confidentiality of all documents.

Determines action to be taken to remove or to reduce an immediate threat to the safety of a child to include working with families to identify family members who can assist with keeping the child safe, testifying in court to seek emergency protective services, placing children in substitute care, referring family for immediate crisis intervention therapy or other community resources. Documents all relevant and appropriate information gathered during the investigation and completes all required forms accurately and in a timely manner. Gathers family and kinship information to support the child in a placement, should the child be placed in DFPS custody or Rainbow of Challenges.

United States Navy Chicago, Illinois

Temple-InLand Hope, Arkansas

Entry Level Production 2011-2012

I was the bunker cutter helper. I help to ensure that there were enough bunks cut to keep the particleboards packaged tightly and easy to lift with forklifts. I ensured the all measurements were done to specification. I ensured that every tool used was always used safely and well kept in the best condition.

Little River Nursing and Rehabilitation Ashdown, Arkansas

Certified Nursing Assistant 2010-2011

Provided bedside care in Nursing Home, which included taking temperature, pulse, and respiration rate of patients. Serving food and feeding patients that required my help. Bathe and dressing as well as changing linens on the beds. Observing patients and informing nurses if problems would develop.

Tyson’s Chicken Nashville, Arkansas

Debone 2005-2010

I was in charge of clean, trim, slice, and section carcasses for future processing. Cut and trim meat to prepare for packing. Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat. Obtain and distribute specified meat or carcass. Process primal parts into cuts that are ready for retail use.

US Navy LaMaddalena, Italy

MESS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (MS) 2000-2005

I was in charge of inspecting establishments which prepare meat, poultry and meat products for compliance with legal requirements; inspects the cutting, curing, smoking, cooking, packing, marking, branding, labeling and transportation of livestock, poultry and manufactured meat food products; conducts investigations of suspected violations and assists in prosecution of violators; assists in correction of difficult sanitary problems at establishments; may inspect livestock and poultry slaughtering establishments as a rotation assignment or as a relief inspector; keeps records and prepares reports; may act as lead to subordinate staff; may conduct minor compliance investigations into violations.

AWARDS

Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, US Navy

Good Conduct Ribbon, US Navy

Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, US Navy

Overseas Service Ribbon, US Navy

National Defense Service Ribbon, US Navy

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Ribbon, US Navy

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Effective Team Communication

FSIS-Federal Meat Inspection Act and Poultry Products Inspection

FSIS-Understanding and Preventing Workplace Harassment

FSIS-Diversity and Inclusion

FSIS-Performance Management for Bargaining Unit Employment

FY2016 USDA Information Security Awareness Training

No FEAR 2015 Refresher Training

FSIS-Federal Meat Inspection Act and Poultry Pro

EDUCATION

Career Readiness Certificate Ashdown, Arkansas

Silver, 2010

Olive Harvey Community College Chicago, Illinois

C.N.A, 2007 Nursing

Olive Harvey Community College Chicago, Illinois

Phlebotomy, 2008 Nursing

Olive Harvey Community College Chicago, Illinois

Truck Driving, 2009 Industrial

William J. Bogan High School Chicago, Illinois

Diploma, 1998

Core

Strengths

Dependability Computers and Electronics

Adaptability/Flexibility Attention to Detail Teamwork Accountability

Skills

Results-oriented

Quick learner

Computer proficient

Detail-oriented

Self Motivated

Mechanically inclined

CERTIFICATION

AHA-CPR, 2007 - Present

Phlebotomist Certificate

Class A Commercial Drivers License with Tanker Endorsement

C.N.A Certificate

REFERENCE:

Available upon request.

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