Tina Jafarkhani

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at Bumble Bee Foods
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(386) 825-5501
Location
San Diego, California, United States, US
Languages
  • Persian Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials

  • Dale Carnegie Immersion Seminar
    Dale Carnegie Training
    Jun, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Marketing Manager Journey
    Skillsoft
    Jan, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Seafood Sensory Analysis
    FDA
    Jul, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Skills for conducting Supplier Audits
    NSF International
    Jul, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • FSPCA Preventative Controls for Human Food
    Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA)
    Aug, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Descriptive Analysis and QA/QC issues for Can and Pouch Tuna
    Bumble Bee Seafoods International
    Jun, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Emotional Intelligence for Personal Leadership
    Institute of Health and Human Potential
    Apr, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Food Labeling: Complying with Regulatory Requirements for the labeling of Packaged Foods
    GMA
    May, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Seafood Sensory Analysis
    FDA
    Dec, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • Genesis R&D Food Product Formulation and Labeling Software
    ESHA Research
    May, 2016
    - Nov, 2024
  • GMA Efficient and Effective Product Recall Management Course
    Grocery Manufacturing Association
    Sep, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Better Process Control School
    Oklahoma State University
    Jun, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Food Labeling: Complying with Regulatory Requirements for the labeling of Packaged Foods
    Grocery Manufacturing Association
    Jun, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Container Evaluation and Defect Classification
    Clover Leaf Seafoods
    Aug, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Flexible Retort Pouch Defect Identification and Classification
    Clover Leaf Seafoods
    Aug, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Olive Oil Tasting Training
    Organizzazione Nazionale Assaggiatori Olio di Oliva
    May, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Developing and Implementing HACCP
    Food Safety Net Services
    Feb, 2013
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Bumble Bee Foods
    • United States
    • Consumer Goods
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Senior Quality Assurance Specialist
      • Jun 2013 - Present

      • Review and approve corporate labeling designs, ads, and promotional materials• Provide food labeling guidance in collaboration with QA, Legal, and Marketing • Provide details of product quality attributes to Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Consumer Affairs• Onsite coordination and communication with suppliers to establish marketing design expectations • Maintain label database, customer portals, and Quality Program documents • Perform critical consumer complaint investigations (response, product information, reporting)• As Bumble Bee’s sensory expert, provide Sensory Evaluation training across the company• Provide immediate support to QA team during food safety and quality related product incidents • Assist in developing commercial product specifications to reflect brand appropriate standards• Conduct shelf-life studies and hold product evaluation sessions

  • Sunset Olive Oil
    • Quality Control Technician
      • Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

      • Operate QC instrumentation including GC and HPLC• Ensure quality checks are completed verifying proper code date, net weight, and labeling• Execute taste panels to detect potential defects in product• Conduct failure analysis of defective product• Maintain traceable system of quality documentation, inventory samples, and SSOP's• Comply with GMP, HACCP, FDA, and OSHA Procedures• Make suggestions for product processes that will result in improved product quality• Assist in preparation for BRC and Cook and Thurber audit• Execute and maintain product holds/release programs. Provide traceability and recall support.• Perform recall audits bi-annually

  • Girard's Fine Foods
    • Quality Control Analyst
      • Apr 2011 - Jul 2012

      • Issue corrective actions involving batch deviations in collaboration with various departments• Monitor weight, temperature, appearance, and code date of finished products • Resolve problems related to irregularities in specifications of dressings• Perform triangle test sensory evaluation for Research and Development Projects• Maintain daily record of ingredient lot numbers for organic and inorganic products • Perform swab testing on production equipment • Conduct microbiological analysis of raw materials and finished products• Work both independently and collaboratively to improve records and documentation • Assist in preparing and shipping product sample requests to potential customers

Education

  • University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management
    Master of Business Administration - MBA
    2022 - 2025
  • California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
    BS, Food Science and Technology
    2007 - 2011
  • Santiago High School
    2001 - 2005

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