Quality Assurance Control

Derika Tyree

Mineola, TX ********@*****.*** 903-***-****

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/derika-tyree

QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER SQF PRACTITIONER PCQI CERTIFIED

Professional Summary

Goal-driven Quality and Food Safety professional with 20+ years in food manufacturing, logistics, and quality systems management. Skilled in process improvement, team leadership, and regulatory compliance. Proven success ensuring that all products meet or exceed FDA, SQF, and customer quality standards.

Certifications & Core Skills

• HACCP Certified PCQI-FSPCA SQF Practitioner

• Quality Assurance • Food Safety & Compliance • Process Improvement • Team Leadership • Customer Service • Auditing

• HACCP • GMPs • Root Cause Analysis • Training & Development • Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Experience

Trinidad Benham Corp – Mineola, TX

Quality Control Manager / PCIS / Bulk Department (2022 – Present)

- Lead quality control operations ensuring compliance with FDA, SQF, and customer requirements.

- Supervise, train, and evaluate Quality Technicians, fostering collaboration and accountability.

- Conduct regular internal audits and production line inspections to verify adherence to standards.

- Manage QC lab operations, oversee product testing, and handle customer complaint investigations.

- Partner with production and operations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

- Maintain regulatory documentation and performance records for continuous improvement.

Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Practitioner (2022 – Present)

- Lead implementation and maintenance of the SQF Food Safety Plan and GMP programs.

- Develop, document, and review sanitation, verification, and recordkeeping procedures.

- Manage food safety communications across departments and facilitate SQF audits.

- Oversee raw material and finished product testing, external lab coordination, and data reporting.

Shipping, Receiving & Traffic Clerk (2002 – 2022)

- Coordinated logistics, documentation, and customer communications for domestic and international shipments.

- Ensured accuracy of shipments, invoices, and records to maintain regulatory and customer compliance.

- Collaborated with carriers and vendors to resolve discrepancies and improve transportation efficiency.

- Supported customer service operations by tracking orders and managing product movement.

Kemp Meek Manufacturing – Mineola, TX

Inventory Control Specialist (1998 – 2002)

- Managed material inventory, purchasing, and replenishment schedules.

- Conducted inventory analysis to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize waste.

First National Bank – Mineola, TX

Teller / Loan Servicing / Customer Service (1996 – 1998)

- Processed daily banking transactions with precision and compliance.

- Provided customer support for deposits, loans, and account inquiries.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

LeTourneau University – Longview, TX (2015)

Certifications:

- HACCP Certified

- FSPCA PCQI Certified

Professional Strengths

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and regulatory compliance

• Dedicated to continuous improvement and food safety excellence

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