Experience

GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH

• Germany
• Farming
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Key Account Manager, North America

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Working closely with the produce industry to support the use of GLOBALG.A.P. throughout the US and Canada in pursuit of a safer, more sustainable agricultural system. Working closely with the produce industry to support the use of GLOBALG.A.P. throughout the US and Canada in pursuit of a safer, more sustainable agricultural system.



Whole Foods Market

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordinator, Quality Standards- Agricultural Programs

  • Jun 2018 - Feb 2019

  Environmental and social sustainability for the Whole Foods Market global supply chain.Subject matter expertise and technical leadership on sustainable agricultural practices. Intra-organizational strategic planning and program ownership.

• Team Leader, Responsibly Grown, Global Produce Procurement

  • Feb 2016 - Jun 2018

  Independent management of the development, implementation and growth of the Responsibly Grown sourcing program for sustainability in the Whole Foods Market produce supply chain, representing approximately $2 billion in sales per year. Program analysis, policy research, review and development, and coordination across all levels. Manage relationships between internal business units, industry stakeholders, contracted vendors and external consultants, and oversight of database and website development. Leadership of a team of specialists, and collaboration with other senior managers to provide strategic direction to the business unit and company overall.

• Senior Project Manager, Responsibly Grown, Global Perishables Procurement

  • May 2014 - Feb 2016

  Execute launch of industry leading program across nationwide supply chain and purchasing divisions. Provide education, training and comprehensive support for all stakeholders.



CCOF

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Quality, Farm, and Global Progams

  • May 2012 - May 2014

  Oversight of the largest department at the leading and largest organic certifier in the US, with total annual revenues over $7 million. Helped managed net growth of over 100% over 8 years, including times of rapid expansion in department. Responsible for maintaining USDA and IOAS accreditations through oversight and development of quality and scheme management. Ongoing development of GFSI benchmarked food safety certification program for organic farms. Responsible for ensuring ease of export for all CCOF clients to a variety of international markets including EU, Switzerland, Canada, Mexico, Asia, etc through monitoring of international export arrangements and agreements. Top line management of Grower and Livestock certification programs including policy development and implementation. Member of the organizational executive management team, including long term strategic planning. Ongoing interaction with the organic community, including the National Organic Program and National Organic Standards Board.

• Director of Grower & Livestock Certification

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2012

  Responsible for making policy decisions regarding interpretation and implementation of USDA and international laws and regulations for department. Directly managed a staff of nine Certification Specialists. Involvement in managing the CCOF quality system and accreditation, including participation in internal and external audits. Independently trained certification personnel and assisted in training inspectors and regional representatives.

• Grower & Livestock Certification Supervisor

  • Mar 2006 - Aug 2009

  Supervised department functions including review of files and inspection reports to ensure quality, consistency and quantity of certification decisions. Managed department workload timeliness and policy implementation, and direct management of between three to seven Certification Specialists.

• Grower & Livestock Certification Specialist

  • Oct 2003 - Mar 2006

  Analyze client files and inspection reports to determine compliance to federal and international laws and regulations for certified organic crop and livestock operations.