FEDERAL INSPECTOR USDA
Resume:
Danny McCurdy
Federal Inspector - USDA FSIS
Harker Heights, TX 76548
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I am presently seeking a challenging position that offers opportunity for growth and advancement. Willing to relocate to: Nacogdoches, TX - Lufkin, TX - Austin, TX Work Experience
Federal Inspector
USDA FSIS - Lufkin, TX
April 2012 to Present
My duties in this position was to ensure and enforce my full understanding of the USDA mission and organizational skills, goals, and priorities that support and directly protect the public health from food borne hazards which would cause intentional harm to the public. At this position I performed Ante-Mortem inspection of animals and/or poultry and would identify and hold back suspicious product for examination by a Veterinary Medical Officer. I also as well performed Post-mortem inspection procedures and identified abnormal conditions and would either reject, condemn, or hold suspected product for examination and final determination by the Public Health Veterinarian.
* I also identified and/of tagged carcasses requiring further action by plant personnel and assured that the condemned product in question was disposed of in accordance with USDA regulations and monitored slaughter activities for conformance to humane handling regulations and procedures.
I would also on a continual basis and in a timely manner, inform and update USDA personnel on work activities and critical issues that would sometimes arise in accordance with established protocol or according to good judgment. I would also communicate with responsible USDA FSIS program personnel on issues concerning line operation, plant employee actions of facility equipment conditions. As always and on a continual basis, I would project a positive and professional image of the USDA FSIS standards and accomplished all duties in a manner which consistently demonstrated fairness, cooperation, and respect towards co-workers, and all others in the performance of official business. Label Systems Technician
Pilgrims - Waco, TX
September 2010 to April 2012
* With the assistance of the company information hardware systems, I would on a daily basis download company product labels off the company national database. This process was done daily to update, inspect, proof read and analyze the final label product. Maintained inventory of labels and inserts, Upon receipt of materials all inventory must be physically given a location in the label room system.
* I Completed cycle counts on a weekly basis for labels and insert products.
* Conduct training of personnel on proper usage of the SAP management database,
* Performed MRP functions for labels and inserts. This includes warehouse status changes, location transactions, adjustments and work schedule issues.
* Pulled labels for production use per manufacturing work order instructions.
* Planned, organized, and lead day to day database activities with no supervision through teleconference with the corporate office on all binary number updates for all bar codes
* Printed labels as per requests from Manufacturing teams, Advanced Manufacturing, Warehouse and engineering with the use of a software called TEK LYNX 8, the CITRIX Microsoft package and my operating knowledge of the thermo imaging printer system at my work station.
* Maintain employee compliance with safety policies and procedures
* Insured compliance with applicable USDA government regulations
* Compiled data from company database for specific logistical duties for the next run cycle.
* Worked with packaging documentation to develop all new label formats for product in question.
* Printed labels as per requests from Manufacturing teams, Advanced Manufacturing, Warehouse and engineering with the use of a software called TEK LYNX 8, the CITRIX Microsoft package and my operating knowledge of the thermo imaging printer system.
* Worked with packaging documentation to develop all new label formats for product in question.
* With the use of the TEK LYNX 8 program I was able to move, select and reconstruct label content as needed.
* Interfaced and communicated effectively with all work groups. Logistics Technician
DynCorp Amcom Project OLR
2004 to May 2010
Responsible for preparing unit supply requisitions, maintenance management records and readiness reports on the ULLS-AE SCP 6.
Perform supervisory and management duties shown at preceding level of skill. Accountable for producing flight packs, track aircraft readiness, maintain historical records and process repair
part requisitions. Performed Prescribed Load List (PLL) and Shop Stock List (SSL) duties in manual and automated supply applications.
Prepares periodic inventory or keeps perpetual inventory and requisitions stock as needed. Directed supply personnel in establishing supply and inventory control management functions. Organize and assume the responsibilities of the company's tool room and the GFE Tool hand receipt holder. Manage the TMDE program, insuring assets scheduled for calibration are done expediently with minimal return time.
Managed, prepared, received, stored and shipped over $10 million in ARC-220 radio assets for M.W.O. Projects.
Interfaced with vendors to receive estimated shipping dates and tracked numbers for merchandise being delivered.
Responsible for the RESET program for the UH-60's that valued over billions of dollars. Manages the Material Deficiency Report and Report of Discrepancy programs. Research parts via Fed-Log, supply catalogs and other publications. Ship and store various assets for AMCOM's Worldwide Avenger ECU/PPU Mod program. Reviewed daily and monthly records of issues of petroleum products.
Very knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Package that includes Outlook, Word, Access and others included.
Provides on-the-job training to newly assigned personnel. Manages the shelf-life program, and provides technical assistance to the other functions on site as required.
Warehouse Specialist
CSC - Temple, TX
May 2009 to November 2009
Received, counted, and stored stock items and record data, manually or using computer. Record nature, quantity, value, or location of material, supplies, or equipment received, shipped,used, or issued to workers.
* Locate and select material, supplies, tools, equipment, or other articles from stock or issue stock item to workers.
* Compile, review, and maintain data from contracts, purchase orders, requisitions, and other documents to determine supply needs.
* Determine method of storage, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capacity of facility.
* Deliver products, supplies, and equipment to designated area, and determine sequence and release of back orders according to stock availability.
* Verify computations against physical count of stock, adjust for errors, or investigate discrepancies. Prepare documents, such as inventory balance, price lists, shortages, expenditures, and periodic reports.
* Purchase or prepared documents to purchase new or additional stock and recommend disposal of excess, defective, or obsolete stock.
* Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, report damage to supervisor, and dispose of or return items to vendor.
* Adjusted, repaired, assembled, or prepared products, supplies, equipment, or other items, according to specifications or customer requirements.
* Assist or direct other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers. Warehouse Technician
Dyncorp Project OLR - Temple, TX
May 2005 to May 2009
* Responsible for preparing unit supply requisitions, maintenance management records and readiness reports on the ULLS-AE SCP6.
* Accountable for producing flight packs, track aircraft readiness, maintain historical records and process repair part requisitions.
* Performed Prescribed Load List (PLL) and Shop Stock List (SSL) duties in manual and automated supply applications.
* Prepares periodic inventory or keeps perpetual inventory and requisitions stock as needed. Directed supply personnel in establishing supply and inventory control management functions. Organize and assume the responsibilities of the company's tool-room and the GFE Tool hand receipt holder.
* Provided guidance to Procurement on task order closeout goals.
* Produced ad-hoc reports and analysis used in task order closeout decisions
* Performed duties associated with Earned Value Management Systems such as: cost tracking, forecasting, cost report preparation and database administration. Including estimate at completion versus budget at completion analysis.
* Managed the Material Deficiency Report and Report of Discrepancy programs.
* Experience with SAP, Excel, Access, and MS Project.
* Researched parts via Fed-Log, supply catalogs and other publications.
* Produced bi-weekly cost report analysis for 2 -3 Task Orders, validated obligations.
* Shipped and stored various assets for AMCOM's Worldwide Avenger ECU/PPU Mod program.
* Provided on-the-job training to newly assigned personnel. Warehouse Specialist
Dyncorp International
August 2004 to May 2005
* Provided technical guidance to lower grade workers, or assists mechanics when necessary, in the review of incoming requests for routine issues, i.e., to edit for correct form/format, complete data, authorization, justification; to monitor control, log, file, and distribute documents, listings, etc.
* Assured master data record exists before forwarding requests to item managers (for processing) or to logistics data management office (LIMO) (for required catalog action).
* Developed supporting data for and presented recommendations related to all assigned work areas, e.g., to improve methods of accountable records services and records maintenance; improve customer relations improve excess materiel utilization. This work involved collecting, verifying, maintaining, and administering control on all basic property accountability documents of stock record accounts (SRA) for the Depot. Accountable Officer and Defense Re-utilization and Marketing Office (DRMO).
* Processed requests for supply issues.
* Reviewed stock balance records to determine availability of requested materials and equipment.
* Considered substitute or interchangeable items and excess materials to fill requests or determined feasibility of local purchase for acquisition.
* Input transactions via automated system. Inquiring data system to determine status of requisitions, material in litigation, etc.
* Researched rejected receipts, resolve discrepancies and reprocesses or takes/recommends other corrective action.
Warehouse Specialist
Dyncorp LCC
July 2003 to August 2004
* Prepared DA 3161 and DA Forms 2062 Hand receipts for issue or turn in for property accountability.
* Responsible to received GSA property/Aviation parts delivered by different companies Central Freight Lines, FED-EX, UPS to the OLR site.
* Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and instruments, and storage areas to ensure compliance to safety regulations.
* Assisted the PBO on 100% and 10% inventory of property.
* Reviewed output documentation resulting from daily processing cycle.
* Receive and review rejects to determine cause of rejection.
* Prepared necessary documentation for re-entry into the next daily processing cycle.
* Purchased or prepared documents to purchase new or additional stock and recommend disposal of excess, defective, or obsolete stock.
* Maintained various files pertaining to the Installation Stock Record Account utilizing an automated optical disk filing system.
* Located and withdrew information from files as required by the needs of users, both inside and outside the immediate organization
Hazmat Lab Technician
Dyncorp International
2003 to 2004
My role at this job was to establish procedures associated with hazardous waste management while ensuring compliance with regulations and safeguarding life, property and the environment. The procedures were outlined, incorporated and followed by all team 2S000/23000 employees. On a daily bases I was responsible for the ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, shipping hazardous products, and the disposal of most hazardous materials. Upon receiving most materials I would process new serial numbers to be assigned to most hazardous products for proper storage and to be posted in serial number controlled databases insuring MSDS proper procedure was enforced.
After products were numbered and labeled they would be placed in bulk storage until such time they were to be distributed. All bulk chemicals were to remain locked when not in use to control unauthorized entry for use. I applied computer data entry applications for computer software programs for the operational characteristics of laboratory equipment and chemical materials. I applied the principals of infection control in the maintenance of a lab, also maintained accurate equipment
and supply inventory logs. And understood and followed directions in the set up and maintenance of laboratory safe work practices and methods. I am also familiar with basic computer components and electronic parts, have basic understanding of various testing equipment need in all most lab settings. I have good communications, intermediate inventory clerk skills, and intermediate oral communication skills as well.
Sterile Processing Laboratory Technician
Metroplex Hospital
2000 to 2003
Cleaned maintained and set up equipment for use in experiments. Collected, classified samples with assistance of lab equipment. Assembled surgical and procedural trays and set Controls and operated machinery (Gas, Steam, Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilizers) Check instruments and equipment to insure correct operation and took samples for testing, and tested products and recorded process data.
Package products.
Used computers and computer-interfaced equipment to carry out quality assurance checks on production line samples.
Performed routine mathematical calculation and prepared some graphs and measured raw materials.
Responsible for decontamination, assembly of linen packs, operation of steam, E To and other forms of sterilization as well as all monitoring processes included. Maintain adequate inventory for assembly of instruments and equipment. Perform multiple tasks that assist in the daily operation of all units as well as being responsible for customer service. Performed and participated in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning assembling and packaging of medical/surgical material to include, but not limited to, linen, instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a sterile and functioning supply of materials. Performed and participated in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning assembling and packaging of medical/surgical material to include, but not limited to, linen, instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a sterile and functioning supply of materials. Prepared trays for designated areas according to prescribed procedures. Wrapped and/or packaged items for specified areas according to procedures prescribed for those designated areas. Was able to operate bar code instrument
tracking system. (Does not apply to all entities) Disassemble, clean, assemble and test instrumentation for proper functioning.
Document missing equipment via use of computer. (Does not apply to all entities) Operate steam, gas (E To), and other methods of sterilization. Operate tray tracking system per each load as well as individual trays.
(Does not apply to all entities) Performed simple maintenance on equipment by use of the Bowie-Dick test
packs, cleaning of filters and drains and use of biological test packs. Use knowledge of different types of sterilization materials and equipment to choose the appropriate material for sterilization processes. Maintain inventory of supplies and materials to include documenting usage, issuing, receiving and recording
as assigned. operation of all units as well as being responsible for customer service. Performed and participated in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning assembling and packaging of medical/surgical material to include, but not limited to, linen, instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a sterile and functioning supply of materials. Prepared trays for designated areas
according to prescribed procedures. Wrapped and/or packaged items for specified areas according to procedures prescribed for those designated areas. Was able to operate bar code instrument tracking system.
(Does not apply to all entities) Disassemble, clean, assemble and test instrumentation for proper functioning. Document missing equipment via use of computer. (Does not apply to all entities) Operate steam, gas (E To),
and other methods of sterilization. Operate tray tracking system per each load as well as individual trays.
(Does not apply to all entities) Performed simple maintenance on equipment by use of the Bowie-Dick test packs, cleaning of filters and drains and use of biological test packs. Use knowledge of different types of sterilization materials and equipment to chose the appropriate material for sterilization processes.
Maintain inventory of supplies and materials to include documenting usage, issuing, receiving and recording as assigned.
Chemistry Lab Assistant (Volunteer)
Central Texas College
1983 to 1992
Collected or selected samples for testing or for use as model. Recorded inspection or test data, such as weight, temperature or grade and moisture
content and number inspected or graded. Performed all of the functions in the analysis of process control and industrial samples under the direction of the Chief Laboratory Technician. Collected and transported samples from various locations using proper sample handling protocol Detected and responded correctly to odors and colors indicative of laboratory test points, hazardous gases, and upset processes. Did work requiring depth perception, and detected changes in the visual appearance of substances.
Read gauges, dials, analog and digital displays, equipment information plates, charts, and manuals, and makes adjustments and calibrations. Made correct and legible entries in English in operational logs, charts and records, both manually and by computer keyboard, and prepared reports. Performed basic record keeping and mathematical calculations. Used small hand tools, calculators, keyboards and laboratory equipment. Cleaned laboratory glassware, equipment and facilities. Performed minor and routine maintenance on laboratory equipment. Demonstrated a willingness to learn and comply with department policies and rules. Demonstrated safe work practices and habits of workplace cleanliness. Performed repetitive tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail. Performed diagnostic and scientific tests on specimens such as food and water for bacterial content and chemical contamination. Set up laboratory equipment for daily experiments. Weigh materials, products, containers, or samples to verify packaging weight, to determine percentage of each ingredient, or to determine sorting. Examined product or monitor processing of product, using any or all five senses to determine defects or grade. Compared color, shape, texture, or grade of product or material with color chart, template, or sample, to verify conformance to standard.
Tested samples or products using test equipment for conformance to specifications. Trained and assist students to carry out their daily lessons for lab requirements. Notified supervisor or specified personnel of deviations from specifications, machine malfunctions, or need for equipment maintenance. Sample products to determine whether they meet specifications and quality standards.
Performed diagnostic and scientific tests on specimens such as food and water for bacterial content and chemical contamination.
Set up laboratory equipment for daily experiments. Weigh materials, products, containers, or samples to verify packaging weight, to determine percentage of each ingredient, or to determine sorting.
Examined product or monitor processing of product, using any or all five senses to determine defects or grade.
Compared color, shape, texture, or grade of product or material with color chart, template, or sample, to verify conformance to standard.
Tested samples or products using test equipment for conformance to specifications. Trained and assist students to carry out their daily lessons for lab requirements. Notified supervisor or specified personnel of deviations from specifications, machine malfunctions, or need for equipment maintenance. Sample products to determine whether they meet specifications and quality standards.
Education
Bachelor's in Science and Technology
University of Central Texas - Killeen, TX
1988 to August 2006
Certificate degree
Amarillo College - Amarillo, TX
1996
Associate Degree in General Studies in General Studies Cisco Jr College - Cisco, TX
1985
Associate Degree in Telecommunications in Telecommunications Central Texas College - Killeen, TX
1984
Skills
• fast learner (10+ years)
• Outlook (10+ years)
• Data Entry (10+ years)
• Customer Service (3 years)
• Time Management (Less than 1 year)
• Word (10+ years)
• Excel (10+ years)
• Quality Control
• QA
• Food Safety
• Quality Assurance
• Haccp
• Analysis skills
• Communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Cleanroom
• Sanitation
• Bilingual
• Basic math
• Computer skills
• English
• CGMP
• Math
• Organizational skills
• Writing skills
• Laboratory experience
• Google Suite
• Quality management
• Data collection
• GLP
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Word processing
• Public health
• Report writing
• Food processing
• Microsoft Project
• Database Administration
Certifications and Licenses
Computer Data Entry/Programming
August 1996 to Present
ACI Certification
Assessments
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
March 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Completed
March 2022
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Completed
Manufacturing: Quality inspection — Completed
July 2019
Making precise measurements, reading prints, and making pass/fail decisions. Full results: Completed
Hydraulic systems specialist — Completed
May 2019
Measures a candidate's ability to apply mechanical reasoning when repairing malfunctioning hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
Full results: Completed
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