Valeria Mazariegos Gutierrez
Newport News
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist with experience assessing goods to determine grades based on quality. Expert at accurately categorizing products using checklist of requirements. Strong attention to detail and excellent team player.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
Ft. Carson
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Reviewed records pertaining to the production, distribution, sale, and storage of foods.
- Investigated complaints related to food safety or product quality issues.
- Participated in training programs related to food safety regulations and standards.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection activities and results.
- Developed educational materials about safe food handling practices.
- Conducted inspections of food production facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Inspected equipment used in manufacturing processes for sanitation purposes.
- Advised management on corrective actions needed when violations are identified.
- Evaluated processes that could lead to contamination or spoilage of products.
- Reported serious health hazards found during inspections immediately.
- Monitored the use of hazardous chemicals in food processing operations.
- Provided guidance on proper handling, storage, preparation, and serving of foods.
- Documented findings from inspections and laboratory tests.
- Performed quality assurance procedures to deliver products and services that met standard grade.
- Inspected, graded and sorted incoming goods by evaluating based on appearance and overall quality.
- Selected random samples of food products to identify grade by assessing qualities such as size, weight and color.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment Center
Chattanooga
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Packed goods for shipment in accordance with customer instructions.
- Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding quality control measures throughout the shipping process.
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Packed materials and items in designated crates and boxes and properly sealed and labeled crates.
- Handled hazardous materials safely following prescribed regulations.
Cashier/Hostess
City Cafe Diner
Chattanooga
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - English Composition
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Food safety regulations
- Inspection techniques
- Record keeping
- Corrective actions
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Incident reporting
- Hazard analysis
- Quality control
- Instructional skills
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
08.2022 - 10.2024
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Cashier/Hostess
City Cafe Diner
01.2020 - 03.2020
Some College (No Degree) - English Composition
Chattanooga State Community College