Lab Director

• Jul 2023 - Present

Lab Manager

• Apr 2022 - Jul 2023

Finished Product Lab Lead

• Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

Building upon my past role, I calibrate the lab equipment, keep lab documentation in order, and create certificates of analysis for customers when requested. Collaborating with others for new products, continuing to learn, and provide safe products for the public are the factors that excite me to work in the food industry.

Finished Product Lab Tech

• Dec 2019 - Jan 2021

In this role, I was responsible for testing finished products to confirm the products met PDA bacteriological standards. Testing dairy and juice products for Coliforms, microbial growth, yeast, and mold. I performed shelf life studies on new products, titrations for buttermilk and ice cream mix, and organoleptic evaluation on products.

Sanitation and Safety Specialist

• Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

I monitored 3 grade A milk plants, 3 farms, and various ice cream producers throughout the state of Florida. Performing plant inspections, equipment testing, collecting samples to send to the State laboratory, giving guidance to conform to state guidelines and Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO). In this role, I gained experience in the dairy industry and a passion for ensuring safe food for the public. I monitored 3 grade A milk plants, 3 farms, and various ice cream producers throughout the state of Florida. Performing plant inspections, equipment testing, collecting samples to send to the State laboratory, giving guidance to conform to state guidelines and Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO). In this role, I gained experience in the dairy industry and a passion for ensuring safe food for the public.

Shift Supervisor

• Aug 2016 - Jan 2019

Percussion Instructor

• Aug 2015 - May 2018

Fourteen high school students, twenty instruments, and a minimum of 4 competitions a year. I coach the percussion band to master technique and perform before audiences, while providing sensitive, meaningful feedback in a way that motivates students to do better each time. Fourteen high school students, twenty instruments, and a minimum of 4 competitions a year. I coach the percussion band to master technique and perform before audiences, while providing sensitive, meaningful feedback in a way that motivates students to do better each time.

Employee Trainer

• Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

In this role, I supervise food preparation and facility sanitization, represent the organization at public events, and maintain inventory. I've trained approximately ten new employees, instructing them on organizational policies and how to provide exemplary customer service. In this role, I supervise food preparation and facility sanitization, represent the organization at public events, and maintain inventory. I've trained approximately ten new employees, instructing them on organizational policies and how to provide exemplary customer service.

Utility Associate

• Jun 2012 - Dec 2014

Over 100 residents enjoyed quality dining experiences every day at Balmoral. I maintained sanitary conditions in the food preparation and kitchen areas, served meals, and made sure each resident felt cared for and enjoyed their meals. This was a job that taught me a lot about the human experience, and the importance of kindness. Over 100 residents enjoyed quality dining experiences every day at Balmoral. I maintained sanitary conditions in the food preparation and kitchen areas, served meals, and made sure each resident felt cared for and enjoyed their meals. This was a job that taught me a lot about the human experience, and the importance of kindness.