Esther Akinyemi
London,Ontario
Summary
A Self-aware, motivated, and goal-oriented individual, known to possess; exceptional project management, analytical, interpersonal, detail and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to foster great team working relationships seeking the position of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Technician in an organization where excellent communication, great work ethic, and passion to learn and grow is an asset to the organization. Bringing over 5 years of experience in the food processing industry with expertise in Quality Assurance, food safety, Cannabis operation knowledge, HACCP, SOP development and Regulatory Compliance. Committed to ensuring high-quality finished products through effective quality measures and continuous improvement .
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fresh Produce Quality Inspector
Gary's No frills
London, Canada
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted inspections of inbound products, ensuring adherence to established SOPs and specifications
- Monitored cold chain management and product handling procedures
- Verified weight, temperature, size, and integrity of various products
- Participated in government inspections review and facilitated sampling processes
- Reject and document product that does not meet specifications
- Inspected ripened bananas, avocados, and other fruits
- Verify calibration of testing equipment
- Facilitate returns to vendors and complete documentation.
Operation Supervisor
Winnerz Farm
Ibadan, Nigeria
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked with general farmworkers to coordinate, assign, and oversee their daily tasks
- Managed marketing and sales operations of livestock to wholesalers and retailers, achieving sales objectives
- Enforced adherence to laws, rules, and health & safety requirements, ensuring a compliant and safe working environment
- Implemented Artificial Insemination processes to enhance genetic quality within the herd and control diseases
- Led and coached a team of seven staff, driving engagement and achieving set sales objectives
- Conducted quarterly training sessions on food safety, including sanitation, food handling, and compliance with SOP and GMP, ensuring a culture of safety and compliance among all farmworkers.
Piggery Farm Manager
Akins Farm
Ibadan, Nigeria
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed the overall operation of the farm (poultry, piggery, and pineapple plantation)
- Planned and allocated livestock feeds using feed budgeting techniques, sourced the required supplements and forages to achieve production targets
- Developed and managed the mating program to ensure mating targets are met in piggery units
- Maintained all records and estimates of feeds
- Coordinated marketing and sales of livestock and raw materials to wholesalers and retailers
- Established marketing programs and strategies
- Organized and coordinated planting and cultivation of pineapple
- Organized Artificial insemination process to improve and introduce superior genes to the herd and helped to control diseases.
Food Safety and Quality Assurance Associate
Capitalstone Integrated Services
Rivers, Nigeria
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Ensured that manufacturing, boxing, storage of food, and sanitation are monitored daily in accordance with the company's system and regulation requirement, including internal quality audits and data documentation
- Took part in conducting GMP's, HACCP principles and food safety refresher courses for production employees and farm supervisors
- Developed SOP for cleaning processing
- Ensured food Safety and Quality Management System was adhered to.
Production Farm Worker (Co-op, Farm Practice Year)
Dufarms
Funaab (Poultry Unit, Ruminant Unit,, Rabbit Units, Piggery Unit).
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Maintained high standard of animal welfare.
- Conducted maintenance of the pen house and arranged heating system when required.
- Helped to record animal heat cycle to arrange mating.
- Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
- Collected eggs from chicken coops daily for market sale.
- Conducted daily inspections around the pen, keenly observing for any unusual symptoms or behaviors in the
animals. - Prepared and submitted detailed daily reports to the supervisor, promptly identifying and reporting signs of illness
Education
Post-graduate Certificate - Regulatory Affairs And Quality Operation
04-2024
- Knowledge of how to analyze and apply provincial, federal, and international regulatory processes as they relate to pharmaceutical, food, cannabis, biotechnology, and medical device products.
- Knowledge of how to execute quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure compliance to Canadian and global regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of how to apply project management and risk management principles to the successful completion of regulatory submissions.
- Understanding how to conduct an industry and socio-economic impact analysis regarding the introduction of a new product and/or policy.
- Understanding how to perform QA monitoring and inspection in all department of manufacturing processes and communicate performance to all respective department stakeholders.
- Knowledge of how to conduct investigations activities associated with product quality and analyze root cause, to propose appropriate corrective action and documenting with deviation reporting tools in compliance to regulations when needed.
- Knowledge of how to use appropriate communication conventions and tools when compiling and submitting regulatory affairs documents.
Graduate Certificate - Agri-Business Management
05.2023
- Studied how to manage employees in compliance with provincial Acts to ensure their safety and productivity.
- Studied how to develop innovative solutions to address Agriculture related problems.
- Studied how to execute quality safety audits, review product performance, and ensure compliance.
- Studied how to communicate business-related information persuasively and accurately in oral, written, and graphic formats. Graduated with a CGPA of 3.76.
- Completed coursework in Managerial Accounting, Issues in Agric-Food Industry, Food Safety & Traceability, Pest Control Management System, Precision Technologies in Agriculture, Agriculture Finance, Canadian Occupational Health and Safety, New Media Marketing, Project Management, Employee Relations, Relationship Management and Selling Fundamentals.
Bsc. Agric - Animal Breeding and Genetics
02.2019
- Trained to utilize tools and insights to improve animal production and healthy population.
- Developed knowledge of molecular genetics with a focus on livestock animals.
- Major in Animal Biotechnology
- Completed coursework in Animal nutrition and health, Animal Physiology, Pasture and Range management , Plant and Animal Breeding, Genomics and genetics model.
- project: Genotypic Variation in Growth Traits of Nigerian Indigenous Chickens.
Skills
- More than 3 years' experience in Farm management, Food Safety, and ISO quality management system
- Ability to create, review, and manage quality control documents with detailed documentation
- Proficient Regulatory knowledge with a year' experience in researching and developing skill in analyzing, synthesizing, and applying provincial, federal, and international regulations in the food and Cannabis processing industry
- Experience in coordinating, directing, training, and assigning manpower to efficiently meet quality requirements
- Great English communication skills and ability to make presentations and explain complex regulations and quality processes to large and small groups
- More than 3 years' experience in data gathering and analytical skills using SQL, Power BI and Project Management
- Adept at using Microsoft (MS) programs (MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
- Ability to identify, address product quality problems, and develop recommendations
- More than 3 years' experience in working closely and collaborating with team members
- Experienced in developing HACCP, CAPA, RCA, DIR and participating in regulatory compliance audits and inspections
- Detail-oriented with skills in documentation and adhering to standard processes and procedures
- More than 3 years' experience in leadership/supervisory skills in the food processing industry
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a great ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
Websites
Certification
- Certified HACCP Principles and GMPs, eHACCP.org, London, Ontario, 2023
- Foreign Supplier Verification Program, eHACCP.org, London, Ontario, 2023
- Food Safety, Freestore Foodbank, London, Ontario, 2024
- Nutrition Labelling Online Course, Health Canada, London, Ontario, 2024
- Cannabis Act and Regulations-Understanding compliance and Enforcement, Health Canada, London, Ontario, 2024
- Workers Health and Safety Awareness in 4 steps, Health Canada, London, Ontario, 2023
- Certified Pesticide Safety (Handlers, Sprayers and Applicator), University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus, Ontario, 2023
- Certified Project Management Professional, International Institute of project and safety Management (IIPSM), Nigeria, 2022
Volunteer Experience
Peer Mentor, Fanshawe College, London, ON, 09/2023, Till Date, Work with new students to navigate the college and achieve set goals.
Languages
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- Fanshawe Dean's Honour Roll for achieving a term Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.98 in regulatory affairs and quality operation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fresh Produce Quality Inspector - Gary's No frills
09.2023 - Current
Operation Supervisor - Winnerz Farm
02.2021 - 07.2022
Piggery Farm Manager - Akins Farm
01.2020 - 01.2021
Food Safety and Quality Assurance Associate - Capitalstone Integrated Services
08.2019 - 01.2020
Production Farm Worker (Co-op, Farm Practice Year) - Dufarms
12.2017 - 07.2018
Fanshawe College - Post-graduate Certificate, Regulatory Affairs And Quality Operation
Fanshawe College - Graduate Certificate, Agri-Business Management
Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta - Bsc. Agric, Animal Breeding and Genetics