Experience

La Presserie
• Canada
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Laboratory Technician

  • Jan 2023 - Present


Pinty's Delicious Foods

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Assurance Technician

  • Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

  Prepared samples, such as environmental swabs, for laboratory assessment and conducted in house Neogen PCR testing for Listeria spp. to ensure company met quality and food safety standards. Supervised and trained employees to uphold company policies, such as following GMP’s and HAACP food safety standards. Reviewed and verified records in accordance with company requirements for BRC, internal, and CFIA audits. Managed company's hold and release tracking through SAP and excel spreadsheets. Prepared samples, such as environmental swabs, for laboratory assessment and conducted in house Neogen PCR testing for Listeria spp. to ensure company met quality and food safety standards. Supervised and trained employees to uphold company policies, such as following GMP’s and HAACP food safety standards. Reviewed and verified records in accordance with company requirements for BRC, internal, and CFIA audits. Managed company's hold and release tracking through SAP and excel spreadsheets.



Microban International

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Microbiologist

  • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

  Prepared and tested antimicrobial treated textile samples using standardized methods to ensure quality control. Wrote detailed laboratory reports that clearly outlined all findings and conclusions directly for customers. Prepared media and reagents and used, maintained, and calibrated laboratory equipment. Prepared and tested antimicrobial treated textile samples using standardized methods to ensure quality control. Wrote detailed laboratory reports that clearly outlined all findings and conclusions directly for customers. Prepared media and reagents and used, maintained, and calibrated laboratory equipment.



SGS

• Algeria
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Microbiologist

  • May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Sampled, processed, tested and analyzed results in a food microbiology lab. Adhered to strict SOP's and CFIA food testing standards. Prepared media, calibrated and maintained lab equipment, and kept meticulous records. Sampled, processed, tested and analyzed results in a food microbiology lab. Adhered to strict SOP's and CFIA food testing standards. Prepared media, calibrated and maintained lab equipment, and kept meticulous records.



Predator Bird Services

• Bird Control Technician (Seasonal)

  • Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

  Kept meticulous records of all daily activities to stay organized and communicate effectively within a team Worked independently at multiple jobs sites to control pest bird populations Cared for and maintained a company work vehicle and purchased work supplies in a timely manner Responsible for the care and training of multiple birds of prey, including hawks and owls, in order to keep them healthy and productive Kept meticulous records of all daily activities to stay organized and communicate effectively within a team Worked independently at multiple jobs sites to control pest bird populations Cared for and maintained a company work vehicle and purchased work supplies in a timely manner Responsible for the care and training of multiple birds of prey, including hawks and owls, in order to keep them healthy and productive



Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge

• Canada
• Environmental Services

• Volunteer

  • Sep 2017 - May 2019

  Assisted with laboratory work, record-keeping, medical examinations and procedures, and sterilizing equipment Interacted with a variety of wild animals including, small mammals, large carnivores, songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, ungulates, and herptiles Fed animals, cleaned cages, washed dishes, and swept floors to keep a clean and sterile environment Assisted with laboratory work, record-keeping, medical examinations and procedures, and sterilizing equipment Interacted with a variety of wild animals including, small mammals, large carnivores, songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, ungulates, and herptiles Fed animals, cleaned cages, washed dishes, and swept floors to keep a clean and sterile environment



The Links Road Animal & Bird Clinic

• Canada
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinic Assistant

  • Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

  Assisted with laboratory work, such as sample collection and gram staining, and kept the clinic stocked with supplies and sterilized instruments for fast and efficient service Assisted with procedures and examinations by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and laboratories Communicated with customers and employees in a professional way to maintain a pleasant environment Assisted with laboratory work, such as sample collection and gram staining, and kept the clinic stocked with supplies and sterilized instruments for fast and efficient service Assisted with procedures and examinations by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and laboratories Communicated with customers and employees in a professional way to maintain a pleasant environment



Streetsville Animal Hospital

• Canada
• Veterinary
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinic Assistant (Co-op)

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2018

  Assisted with the collection and assessment of blood, urine, skin, and fecal samples using microscopes and laboratory techniques such as gram staining, fecal floatation, and streak plating Prioritized safety and time management by keeping records of daily activities Assisted with the collection and assessment of blood, urine, skin, and fecal samples using microscopes and laboratory techniques such as gram staining, fecal floatation, and streak plating Prioritized safety and time management by keeping records of daily activities



The Owl Foundation

• United States

• Animal Care Assistant

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Assisted with the collection and assessment of blood and fecal samples using microscopes and laboratory techniques such as gram staining and fecal floatation Assisted with medical examinations and procedures, such as drawing blood and administering subcutaneous fluids and medications in order to keep the birds healthy Worked independently and as a part of a team to effectively care for a large number of birds in a sterile environment Assisted with the collection and assessment of blood and fecal samples using microscopes and laboratory techniques such as gram staining and fecal floatation Assisted with medical examinations and procedures, such as drawing blood and administering subcutaneous fluids and medications in order to keep the birds healthy Worked independently and as a part of a team to effectively care for a large number of birds in a sterile environment



Fiamma Ristorante

• United States
• Restaurants

• Server Assistant (Summer)

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Contributed to the maintenance of food hygiene in accordance with standards and guidelines Communicated with servers and kitchen staff to serve customers in a fast-paced environment, which improved guest satisfaction Contributed to the maintenance of food hygiene in accordance with standards and guidelines Communicated with servers and kitchen staff to serve customers in a fast-paced environment, which improved guest satisfaction



The Pool and Spa Medics

• Lifeguard (Summer)

  • May 2014 - Aug 2015

  Tested water bihourly to ensure safe swimming conditions Used keen observation skills and record keeping to independently monitor the safety of all swimmers Communicated with residents and guests, enforced rules for management, and worked alongside security to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for the swimmers Tested water bihourly to ensure safe swimming conditions Used keen observation skills and record keeping to independently monitor the safety of all swimmers Communicated with residents and guests, enforced rules for management, and worked alongside security to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for the swimmers