Nicholas Clifton Cheatwood
**********@***-*.***
Cell: 405-***-****
Office: 405-***-****
Shawnee, OK 74801
Education:
• Graduated May 2009, Bachelor of Science, Animal Science;
Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, Oklahoma
Professional Experience:
April 2009 – Present
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Coordinator/Safe Quality Foods Practitioner
Bar-S Foods (A Sigma Co.) - Seminole, Oklahoma
Responsibilities:
Manage facility-wide Safe Quality Foods and Food Safety programs.
Coordination of microbiological testing (basic and pathogenic organism).
Administer the appeal process for answering governmental non-compliance reports, with an emphasis on regulation and science.
Liaison between government and company affairs.
Coordinate internal audits of Quality, Food Safety, and Process Control systems.
Ensure all facility-wide food safety parameters/interventions are implemented.
Perform pre-shipment reviews on all product lines to ensure Food Safety parameters are achieved prior to shipment into commerce.
Provide training for entire workforce regarding Food Safety legislation/policy.
Conduct executive meetings, reporting real-time facility Food Safety statistics.
Directly responsible for the management of eight hourly employees and two salaried supervisors.
Accomplishments:
Completed extensive assessment of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point plans.
Reduced government related non-compliances within Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point reports.
Designed / implemented Safe Quality Food Programs.
Acquired British Retail Consortium GFSI certification after two years in operation, with an overall “A” rating.
Achieved Safe Quality Foods (SQF) certification, with an overall score of 96.3%.
Completed United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Systems Audit with no non-compliances identified.
Stabilized the staff/crew within the Quality Assurance Department.
30% reduction in the number of government issued non-compliance reports in 2010 versus the previous year.
40% reduction in the number of government issued non-compliance reports in 2011 versus 2010.
Previous Positions within Bar-S Foods:
Quality Assurance Supervisor (July 2009 – May 2010)
Responsibilities:
Implemented and maintained Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Supervised two shifts consisting of seven hourly employees.
Trained employees on job functions/responsibilities.
Established and monitored hourly employee scheduling and wages.
Accomplishments:
Key participant in a six month Tyson Supplier Certification Audit.
Maintained/met departmental fixed cost per pound objectives.
Reassessed Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures.
Achieved Costco’s Silliker Food Safety Audit rating of 94.9% with an overall facility “A” rating.
Quality Assurance Team Lead (April 2009 – July 2009)
Responsibilities:
Implemented and monitored manufacturing process Food Safety and Quality programs.
Conducted pre-operational inspections.
Monitored facility-wide sanitary operations.
Maintained government regulated documentation of programs/procedures.
Directed department employees in a manner that exceeded expectations of upper level management.
Skills:
Possess strong people skills.
Effective communication with employees and co-workers.
Excellent written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to demonstrate effective leadership qualities and decision making capabilities in an efficient manner.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Experienced in situational management.
Strong background in regulatory compliance.
Ability to conduct third party audits/reviews.
Ability to compose detailed, scientific research.
Ability to operate department within a set budget.
Effective management style consisting of firm, fair, and consistent techniques.
Certifications:
Internal Auditor, Food Safety Net Services, May 2010.
Six Sigma, Oklahoma State University, October 2009.
Basic Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, June 2009.
Advanced Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, April 2010.
Practitioner, Safe Quality Foods (SQF), February 2011.
References:
Mr. Pedro Leon
Plant Manager
Nutra-Flo
Protein & Biotech Products
Nutraferma, Inc.
Kay Dee Feed Co.
216 Cuningham Drive
Sioux City, Iowa 51106
Ph: 712-***-****
Mr. Bob Riley
Quality Assurance Manager – Bar-S Foods
802 SW Goodyear Blvd.
Lawton, Oklahoma 73505
Ph: 580-***-****
Dr. Colby Carpenter, D.V.M.
Tecumseh Veterinary Clinic
2526 East Walnut
Tecumseh, Ok 74801
Ph: 405-***-****