Food Safety Management/ QA
Resume:
Bawo E. Okome
Mableton, GA *****
*****@*********.***
Professional Experience:
Clayton County Board of Health, GA Atlanta GA July 2018 – March 2019 Environmental Health Specialist III
• Conducted inspections and audits of assigned facilities/sites for compliance with applicable health codes in a Public Health District.
• Reviewed and/or prepared applications, permits and technical reports.
• Investigated and responds to complaints of potential health hazards and requests for service.
• Reported compliance findings to FDA, USDA and others; results determine the ability to move products. Trained subordinate staff in proper procedures of day-to-day operations.
• Assisted with response to environmental health emergencies and episodes and / or conduct health and safety evaluations. Provide Public Health technical assistance and regulatory interpretation of environmental codes.
Self-Employed Atlanta GA Dec. 2015 - June. 2018
Food Safety Consultant
• Contract with LSG Sky Chefs Inc as Quality Assurance Supervisor (Jan. 2017- Dec. 2017)
• Provided food safety consulting, education, and program development services to Food Services and manufacturing facilities
• Provided direction and advice to food operations as to how their operations can be modified in order to meet food safety and audit standards.
• Improved upon existing food safety practices and procedures. Advanced Fresh Concepts FC Rancho Dominguez CA Sept. 2015- Nov. 2015 Food Safety Auditor
• Oversaw food safety and sanitation procedures for retail food service organization.
• Conducted routine inspections of franchise locations to determine compliance with SSOP, store requirements, and State and local laws.
• Educated chefs during routine visits on food safety and internal policies and procedures.
• Followed-up on conduct complaint investigations. DeKalb County Board of Health, GA Atlanta GA Jan. 2003 – Sept. 2015 Environmental Health County Supervisor
• Functioned as a technical specialist for environmental health in a public health department
• Inspected / investigated complaints (food-borne illness, sanitation and safety) and recommend enforcement action
• Reviewed plans for existing and new establishments
• Provided environmental health education and technical assistance to the general public and regulated community
• Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating all Temporary Food Service Events for the county and serving as Tourist Accommodation inspection trainer. 2
DeKalb County Board of Health, GA Feb. 2001 – Dec. 2002 Environmental Health Specialist III
• Conducted sanitation and safety inspections of food service establishments and tourist
• accommodations
• Investigated food borne illness, sanitation and safety complaints and recommend enforcement action
• Supervised a team of environmental health specialists in order to facilitate the effective and efficient performance of field activities
• Promoted to county Supervisor in Dec 2002
Fulton County Department of Health & Wellness Atlanta GA Jan. 2000 – Dec. 2000 Environmental Specialist
• Conducted sanitation and safety inspections of food service establishments, tourist accommodations and swimming pools
• Investigated food-borne illness, sanitation and safety complaints. Collect fees and issue permits for the regulated facilities
• Reviewed plan and issue permit for residential septic systems Grubb & Ellis Management Services Atlanta GA Sept. 1999 – Dec. 1999 Health & Safety Rep.
• Temporary position while I waited for a full-time position to open up
• Responsible for assigned technical duties such as facility process review, procedures to assure conformance with occupational safety and health standards.
• Conducted health and safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory agency rules and codes Florida Department of Environmental Protection Tallahassee FL July 1996 – Aug. 1998 Environmental Manager
• Managed the local government contracting process overseeing the petroleum cleanup program
• Supervised the technical and fiscal management of the state funded local lead cleanups
• Analyzed projects performed by contractors conducting the cleanup programs
• Assessed contractor’s eligibility for reimbursement
• Researched petroleum contaminated sites and developed action plans to rectify contamination for state-funded rehabilitation projects.
Reason for leaving: (moved to GA)
Supervisor Dec. 1994-June 1996
• Supervised a staff of six employees
• Directly managed a reimbursement subsection ensuring the program was in adherence to the Florida Statutes and Administrative Codes
• Developed methods and procedures for the reimbursement applications process ensuring policy guidelines are administered consistently
• Promoted to Environmental Manager in July 1996
Environmental Specialist July 1988 – Nov. 1994
• Managed the reimbursement area responsible for petroleum contaminated site refund process
• Trained reimbursement staff on policies and procedures
• Assisted contractors and consultants in the preparation of the site rehabilitation assessments and cost analysis
• Administered compliance and enforcement procedures against waste sources located throughout the southeast Florida
• Promoted to Supervisor in Dec1994
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Education:
M.S., 1985 East Tennessee State University, Environmental Health B.S., 1983 University of Kansas, Biology
Certifications:
HACCP Certification. Seafood HACCP Certification. ServSafe Certification. Investigation of Food-borne Outbreaks Training Course Incident Command System (ICS 100) – 6/30/2007
National Incident Management System (NIMS 700) – 6/30/2007 Georgia-DHR: Standardized Retail Food Inspection/Training Officer
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