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ASHLEY CRASWELL

CHARLOTTETOWN,PE

Summary

I would love to have the opportunity to meet and discuss the qualifications that would bring value to the Food Processing Specialist Inspectors position. I bring strong leadership and independent self-driven skills who can easily prioritize my duties while maintaining an organized and a positive work environment. I love to work under pressure in fast paced environments, multi-task in assisting others as I have great interpersonal skills and I take pride in my work. I come with a team player attitude who values the success of my team. I have a Bachelor of Science (Biology) degree and with this, I completed courses in written communication, computer science, English, math, sociology, psychology and core French courses. I have experience in multiple roles in my most current role as a Plant Program Inspector with CFIA such as conducting audits, certifying and inspecting importing and exporting commodities, enforcement of Federal Acts and Regulations, ensure compliance protocols are followed, communicating policies, assessing PCP's, CPIQ audits, PCI's, collecting samples for laboratory analysis and regulations with industry and regulated parties administrative duties. I am fluent in working with excel, word processing, Microsoft office tools, outlook, communicating effectively via phone, email and meetings, setting up inspections, invoicing, assisting in setting up accounts, writing and mailing out letters, maintaining files, maintaining confidentiality, problem solving and attentive to detail. I strive to maintain a good record with my employee by keeping up to date with training programs, excellent attendance, open to expanding my skills, leading teams and acting as a mentor to my colleagues. I hope to be considered for this position as I am confident I would make a great fit. Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun. Student-focused Substitute Teacher accomplished in managing classrooms and delivering lessons. Careful about following teachers' plans and maintaining discipline. Offers great computer skills and solid understanding of classroom technology.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

NC Substitute Teacher

PEI Public Schools Branch
03.2023 - Current
  • Substituting for absent teachers for grades K-6 covering multiple subjects such as core classes, music, phys. ed., EAL and resource.
  • Follow given lesson plans to provide the students structure and routine.
  • Organize new material and methods of teaching to accommodate every students learning needs.
  • Fostered a safe, fun and positive environment for the students and team.
  • Ensure the day is full of fun and interactive educational activities for students.
  • Adapting to change when necessary, maintain a positive, friendly and structured classroom.
  • Communicate with ease while presenting curriculum to students through a variety of methods.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior

Plant Programs Inspector

Canadian Food Inspection Agency, CFIA
03.2020 - 03.2023
  • Working as a Plant Programs Inspector with CFIA, I have gained a great amount of experience and knowledge by participating in the standard training provided as well as taking the initiative to shadow other inspectors to enhance my productivity with the agency
  • Highly motivated, organized, can work on demand, under pressure and quickly adapt to changes.
  • Ability to make quick decisions and communicate effectively with my team, industry and clients.
  • Keep up to date on mandates, protocols and regulations.
  • Inspect and certify plant commodities for export as a Plant Programs Inspector and an Authorized Certification Official for phytosanitary certificates.
  • Inspect plant products to ensure they are meeting import requirements and free of pests.
  • Participated in audits for CPIQ, soil lab and greenhouse audits.
  • Preventative Control Programs inspections for industry exporting product to the US
  • Collecting soil samples for laboratory analysis; lead crews, delivered samples, completed documentations.
  • Guided industry in Bacterial Ring Rot investigations to ensure all measures were taken to avoid further spread.
  • Set and monitor traps to track evidence of Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle and Gypsy Moth for invasive pest surveys.
  • Certified Seed inspector to inspect plant health, integrity and communicate with industry protocols in place.

Assistant Lab Technician

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
05.2013 - 03.2020
  • Worked in both the Potato Wart and Potato Cyst Nematode soil analysis.
  • Successfully completed all required training and courses to ensure SOP’s and protocols were followed throughout the soil sampling processes to provide quality assurance
  • Receiving samples, verifying sample numbers with paperwork, communicating with management of any issues as well as updates, labeling sample bags, processing samples start to finish using chemicals, microscopic analysis and data entry.
  • Team player in organizing soil samples and coordinating with the team where each sample is and how it is to be disposed of.
  • Aware and up to date on WHIMIS and OSH training
  • Demonstrated the ability to work as a team player as well as individually confidently and able to utilize skills such as written and oral communication, entering data, problem solving, prioritizing, attentive to detail and maintaining a positive work environment.

Lab Technician

Chemaphor Inc./Avivagen Animal Health
08.2010 - 05.2013
  • Avivagen Animal Health is a Canadian company focusing on emerging science- based, natural health products and Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy.
  • I acted as the lead analyst for all submitted cases to ensure clients and laboratory technicians were aware of expectations and instructions
  • Responsible for training and supervising new lab technicians.
  • I was accountable as one of the key personnel for the launch of Charlottetown’s new lab.
  • Enforced all procedure and instructions according to GMP outlines
  • Worked with Stem Cell therapy on canines, felines and equines
  • Conducted many research tests involving culturing animal cells, DNA and RNA extractions, product testing (start to finish), gel electrophoresis, compiled and presented analysis to upper management on a weekly basis
  • Responsible for completing and filing required documents for R&D and lab processes
  • Accountable for inventory, storage and handling of chemicals and lab materials
  • Performed activities such as communicating with the clients, placing product orders, tracking shipments, invoicing and performing follow-up calls with our clientele.
  • Territorial Sales Manager duties by representing our product to potential clients

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE
2009

Skills

  • I have strong interpersonal skills that allow me to work easily with others
  • A passion to learn and broaden my experiences, fast learner, work hard to see my team thrive and confident in working in all areas I am tasked
  • Adaptable, flexible, good judgement with strong oral and written communication skills with industry and team
  • Take initiative to go the extra mile to ensure protocols and regulations are in place
  • I enjoy staying active with running, biking, hiking, yoga and cheering on my children at their extracurricular activities

References

     

Martina MacIntyre - Canadian Food Inspection Agency - 902-969-2209 

Jennifer Nickerson – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – 368-0950 ext. 238 

Dr. Jamie Nickerson – Chemaphor Inc./Avivagen Animal Health – 902-367-3715 

Timeline

NC Substitute Teacher

PEI Public Schools Branch
03.2023 - Current

Plant Programs Inspector

Canadian Food Inspection Agency, CFIA
03.2020 - 03.2023

Assistant Lab Technician

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
05.2013 - 03.2020

Lab Technician

Chemaphor Inc./Avivagen Animal Health
08.2010 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Prince Edward Island
ASHLEY CRASWELL