Janis Newhouse
Forest Grove,Canada
Summary
Educated professional with proven software proficiency and internet search capabilities. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, accountability, and organizational skills. Highly skilled in typing and data entry, with a focus on achieving goals and delivering results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Clerk 1
British Columbia, British Columbia
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted patrons with locating library materials and resources.
- Utilized online resources and internet searches to fulfill patrons request
- Managed patron accounts, including renewals and fines.
- Provided information on library programs and events to visitors.
- Processed incoming and outgoing library materials for circulation.
- Maintained organization of library collections and public spaces.
Quality Assurance Supervisor, SQF Practitioner
Snowcrest Foods Ltd
Abbotsford, Canada
04.2016 - 05.2022
- Led external food safety audits from 2018 to 2022 to ensure CFIA compliance.
- Developed Excel databases for monitoring Key Performance Indicators, trends, and Statistical Process Controls.
- Analyzed data and prepared monthly performance reports for food safety and quality objectives.
- Supervised and Trained Quality Control staff of 8 in lab procedures and quality monitoring methods.
- Created food safety policies and training materials using MS Word and PowerPoint.
- Conducted internal audits to verify adherence to established processes.
Quality control lab Technologist
Viterra / HiPro Feed Products
Chilliwack, Canada
09.2009 - 04.2016
- Quality Control for ingredients and packed feed products according to HACCP program
- Worked closely with Nutritionists, Conducted Medication Residue Validations, Mixer Validations
- Mycotoxin testing, as per HACCP program.
- Organized, and maintained the Sample Testing Program
- Calibration of scientific equipment
Research Assistant
PACIFIC AGRI-FOOD RESEARCH STATION
Agassiz
09.1999 - 09.2002
- Maintained insect colonies for fecundity and survival research
- MS Excell- Created spreadsheets for recording and transcribing collected data and field notes
- Using library and internet -Researched rearing techniques and diet of Chrysoteuciai topiaria (cranberry girdler)
- Conducted pheromone mediated field studies as a biological control method
- Synthesized detailed observations of biological behaviours of cranberry girdler.
Student Research Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
09.1997 - 09.1999
- Conducted taxonomic identification of aquatic insects to genus and species
- Designed biological control experiments including implementation data collection and analysis over a 3-year period
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC04.1999
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Exceptional Organizational Skills
- Data analysis and management
- Document and correspondence preparation
- Database entry and management
- Effective communication skills
- Team collaboration and supervision
- Time management strategies
- Online research proficiency
- Keyboarding skills: 60 WPM
Publications
- Variable success of biological control of Lythrum salicaria in British Columbia, Denoth, M., Myers, J.H, Biological Control, 32, 269-279, 2005
- Survival of Submerged Cranberry Girdler Larvae, Fitzpatrick, Sheila, M., Crop Protection, 26, 12, 1810-1816, 2004
- Rearing the cranberry girdler Chrysoteuchia topiaria (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on reed canary grass Phalaris arundinacea (Festucoideae: Panicoideae), Fitzpatrick, S.M., Newhouse, J.A., Troubridge, J.T., Weitemeyer, K.A., J. Entomological Society British Columbia, 98, 211-215, 2001
- Unexplored Diversity: Macroinvertebrates in Coastal British Columbia Headwater Streams, Muchow, C.L., Richardson, J.S., Conf. Biology and Management of Species and Habitats at Risk, Kamloops, BC, 15-19 Feb 1999, Two, BC Ministry Environment, Lands and Parks, Victoria, BC, and Univ. College of the Cariboo, Kamloops, BC, 520pp
Timeline
Clerk 1
10.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Supervisor, SQF Practitioner
Snowcrest Foods Ltd
04.2016 - 05.2022
Quality control lab Technologist
Viterra / HiPro Feed Products
09.2009 - 04.2016
Research Assistant
PACIFIC AGRI-FOOD RESEARCH STATION
09.1999 - 09.2002
Student Research Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
09.1997 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of British Columbia