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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
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Claire Lavigne

Project manager / Auditor / AI Agent
River John,NS

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Experienced forestry professional with strong focus on ecosystem management and conservation practices. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams, adapting to changing needs while maintaining high standards. Skilled in forest inventory, data collection, and sustainable resource management. Known for reliability and achieving results in dynamic environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FOREST TECHNICIAN

Both Climate Forest Canada Inc. and 44moles Canada Inc.
Nova Scotia
06.2023 - 11.2024
  • Executed LiDAR surveys on forest lands owned by Climate Forest Canada Inc. and facilitated collaboration with forest technicians in the Atlantic Canada region. Streamlined data entry and file management, while maintaining equipment and generating safety reports.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations like storm damage or invasive species outbreaks, taking swift action to mitigate impacts on forest health.
  • Developed detailed reports on field observations, informing policy recommendations and adaptive management strategies.
  • Protected valuable natural resources by enforcing compliance with environmental regulations and educating the public on best practices.

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

North Nova Seafoods Ltd.
Pictou, Nova Scotia
02.2022 - 08.2022

Conducted thorough assessments and maintained a food safety plan to align with industry standards and enhance operational integrity.

Achieved continuous improvement by verifying and validating food safety plans and prerequisite programs. Fostered a strong food safety culture within the facility, resulting in enhanced prevention and detection of process deviations that affect product safety, quality, and legality.

Evaluated and delivered targeted training initiatives for employees, ensuring all personnel possess necessary skills for maintaining product legality and safety.

Coordinated team meetings and performed thorough audits of food safety plan to identify and resolve compliance issues.

Analyzed non-compliance issues and provided targeted support to departments for effective resolution.

Investigated customer complaints to identify areas for improvement in product offerings and service capabilities.

CLOUD QUALITY TECHNOLOGIST

Xpertsea Solutions Inc.
Quebec City, Remote
05.2016 - 04.2021
  • Engaged with engineering team to ensure precise measurements for quality analysis of early-stage aquatic populations.
  • Conducted precise counting and measurements of imagery to ensure compliance with established accuracy standards.

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Cape John Crabs & Seafoods Ltd.
Cap John, Nova Scotia
03.2016 - 05.2020
  • Oversaw QMP/HACCP programs to ensure comprehensive understanding and adherence among team members.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of suppliers to ensure compliance with standards for food product ingredients and packaging.
  • Conducted comprehensive audits of cold storage and distribution processes to uphold quality assurance standards.
  • Executed training programs to ensure alignment with current industry standards.
  • Updated product recall policy, incorporating amendments to ensure compliance with facility standards.

PROJECT COORDINATOR / AUDITOR

Kasar Canada Ltd. / Iron Apple International.
Pictou, Nova Scotia
04.2004 - 08.2016
  • Oversaw audit operations and developed educational programs to ensure compliance and operational excellence at Kasar.
  • Oversaw bilingual operational strategies, focusing on compliance and efficiency in food processing and distribution facilities.
  • Assisted development team in implementing core and module components of CTA trucking food safety program. Supported execution of CTA pilot program in Quebec from June to November 2004.
  • Organized and facilitated workshops focused on critical control point analysis for Big8 Beverages' safety program.
  • Converted technical manuals from English to French, maintaining technical terminology and context for effective understanding.

Education

Google IT Support Professional Certificat -

12.2022

Junior IT Analyst Program Certificate - Computer Technology, Project Management Essentials

NPower Canada
Toronto
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Transformation Des Produits Forestier

Cégep De Sainte-Foy
Sainte-Foy, Quebec
06.2001

Bachelor of Science - Forest Management / Aménagement Forestier

Cégep De Sainte-Foy
Sainte- Foy, Quebec
06.1998

Skills

  • Effective time management
  • Quality improvement initiatives
  • Adaptability
  • Professionalism
  • Strategic goal setting
  • Analytical thinking
  • Strong relationship-building abilities
  • Operational equipment management
  • Prioritization of tasks
  • Collaborative decision-making
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Conservation strategies support
  • Safety and maintenance
  • Inventory management
  • Sustainable forestry practices
  • Fire suppression
  • Forest carbon management
  • Sustainability compliance experience
  • Data acquisition

Accomplishments

    HACCP Coordinators Certificate of Completion

    Auditor for ISO 9001-2000 and ISO 14001

    certifications

    Analyzing the benefits of projects (Continuous

    advancement techniques)

    Continual improvement and quality systems

    Lead Auditor and facilitator training

    First Aid training

    Certificate Lumber Grader from the Maritime

    Lumber Bureau

    WHMIS

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Certification

HACCP Coordinators Certificate

Auditor for ISO 9001-2000 and ISO 14001

certifications

Certificate Lumber Grader from the Maritime

WHMIS

First Aid certification 2024

Junior IT Analyst Program

Timeline

FOREST TECHNICIAN

Both Climate Forest Canada Inc. and 44moles Canada Inc.
06.2023 - 11.2024

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

North Nova Seafoods Ltd.
02.2022 - 08.2022

CLOUD QUALITY TECHNOLOGIST

Xpertsea Solutions Inc.
05.2016 - 04.2021

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Cape John Crabs & Seafoods Ltd.
03.2016 - 05.2020

PROJECT COORDINATOR / AUDITOR

Kasar Canada Ltd. / Iron Apple International.
04.2004 - 08.2016

Google IT Support Professional Certificat -

Junior IT Analyst Program Certificate - Computer Technology, Project Management Essentials

NPower Canada

Bachelor of Science - Transformation Des Produits Forestier

Cégep De Sainte-Foy

Bachelor of Science - Forest Management / Aménagement Forestier

Cégep De Sainte-Foy
Claire LavigneProject manager / Auditor / AI Agent