Julie Velasquez
Thorsby,AB
Summary
Detail-oriented Inspector offering 25-years of Inspection in both Federal and Provincial Facilities. Familiar with quality testing systems such as HACCP, Food Safety Compliance System and Environmental and Swab testing for pathogens. Hardworking individual skillful in conducting accurate visual and hands on inspection. Preparing and maintaining comprehensive inspection reports and records. Preparing samples when needed. Team player committed to collaborating and working cross-functionally to meet all milestones and schedules.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Inspector
Alberta Agriculture And Irrigation
07.2011 - Current
- Provide Inspection to Provincially Licensed Meat Facilities
- Pre - Operational Inspection for plant cleanliness, equipment readiness and animal welfare and fitness.
- Inspect product and decide final disposition, stamp and approve or condemn.
- Report any Foreign Diseases and sample as needed.
- Assisted in development of training materials, improving overall team knowledge and competency levels related to inspection procedures and requirements with Directives and SOP's
- Fulfill tasks for other Agencies - Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Specified Risk Material, Canadian Cattle Identification Association (ear tags for traceability)blood sampling for disease surveillance - Livestock Identification Association, Livestock manifests - SPCA, report inhumane handling and/or transport issues - RCMP, any firearms or abusive situations - Alberta Agriculture Laboratory, samples taken for research and disease surveillance.
- Volunteer with Classroom Agriculture Program, presenting to Grade 4 students in Alberta schools.
- Train new staff as hired
- Cover Supervisory position as needed.
- Working with Auditor to approve new Provincially Licensed Facilities.
- Provide starting help, packages and follow up audits for Mobile Butchers.
- Assist new license holders with information to apply for correct license for their desired outcome.
Primary Products Inspector
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
04.1999 - 06.2011
- Provide Inspection to Federally Licensed Facility to ensure standards are met for both domestic and International regulations.
- Pre-Operational Inspection of facility for cleanliness, equipment function animal welfare and fitness.
- Inspect products and any questionable carcasses and product sent to Federal Veterinarian for final disposition.
- Scheduled product sampling for Federally regulated Laboratories.
- Testing at Federal facility both independently and with facilities Quality Control staff.
- Provide inspection for Exports of products to meet domestic and International standards.
- Facility blueprint reviews and equipment approvals.
- Audits of facilities for building standards, outside facility controls, pest control, carrier standards and potable water and waste water management.
- Program reviews for Federal facility and for remote plants with seasonal operations.
- Report to Federal Veterinarian in charge of any deviations and corrective actions.
Education
High School Diploma -
W.R. Myers High School
Taber, AB05.1986
Skills
- Perform Inspections and Audits at Provincially Licensed Meat Facilities and Federal Slaughter and Processing Facilities
- Correct and deviations if found and if needed ask for corrective action and then follow up
- Give new Mobile Butcher licensees direction and follow up with Audits and visits (past)
- Give guidance to new licensees to acquire correct license for their need
- Open communication with Facility owner/operators and their staff to achieve desired outcome
- Complete all documentation correctly and submit on time
- Cover other positions when needed - Supervisory or helping Administration
- Maintain and service fleet vehicle
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Inspector
Alberta Agriculture And Irrigation
07.2011 - Current
Primary Products Inspector
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
04.1999 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
W.R. Myers High School
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