Andrea Mulraine-Ash
Maracas, St Joseph
Summary
Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills. Practiced in orchestrating multiple projects with competing priorities involving process improvements, safety initiatives and quality control. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Recognized and commended for collaborating to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Programme Leader- Food Technology Department
CARIRI
09.2019 - Current
- Quality Management – Conformance with quality systems requirements
- Customer Service – Achievement of a high level of customer service
- Health & Safety – Conformance with HSE policies of CARIRI and its clients and of the OSH Act
- Management of Physical Resources – Ensure maximum capacity availability
- New Business Development – Development of new services and customers
- Effectiveness of Leadership – Ability to plan, build an effective team and motivate staff
- Design and develop operational plans for services: Training, Audits, Product and Process Development, Facility and Equipment Layout, Contract Processing, Food Safety System Development and Implementation
- Facilitated collaboration between departments and internationally to ensure two (2) successful project completion for grant funded project valued US500,000 each.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in order to apply best practices.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and reducing waste.
- Managing, monitoring and ensuring the successful implementation of key objectives
- Teamwork & Collaboration – Working relationship with internal and external stakeholders
- Auditor – ISO 9001, ISO 17025, GMP/GDP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, SQF, Technology Extension Services
- Document Control
- Development of Food Safety Management Systems including Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Forms, Records, etc
- Development, Execution and Review of Training Programmes and Audits/Assessments
- Trending, determination and implementation of corrective actions (including root cause analysis)
- Preparation and/or authorization of quotations, contracts, invoice requests and final reports.
- Checking and authorizing data contained in logs and reports
- Promotion of food safety awareness locally and regionally
Deputy Laboratory Manager
CARIRI
09.2012 - 08.2019
- Internal Auditor – ISO 9001 and ISO 17025
- Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Forms, Records, etc
- Review and authorization of data collected
- Trending, determination and implementation of corrective actions (including root cause analysis)
- Collection of food, water and swab samples.
- Microbiological analysis of samples- food, water, beverages, cosmetics and environmental swabs.
- Training of new employees and clients (using PowerPoint Presentations and Demonstrations).
- Liaison with Clients (Internal and External) and Suppliers.
- Preparation and/or authorization of quotations, contracts, invoice requests and final reports.
- Checking and authorizing data contained in worksheets prepared by staff
- Quality assurance for lab equipment including calibration, maintenance and review of calibration certificates.
- Research – implementation of new methods and updating existing methods
- Developed standard operating procedures for laboratory personnel to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted quality control tests and monitored results for accuracy.
- Provided technical support to laboratory staff in the use of equipment and techniques.
- Served as a mentor for junior staff members by providing feedback on their work performance.
- Implemented new technologies into the laboratory environment while ensuring compatibility with existing systems.
Technologist
CARIRI
02.2010 - 09.2012
- Collection of food, water and swab samples.
- Microbiological analysis of samples- food, water, beverages, cosmetics and environmental swabs.
- Quality assurance for lab equipment including calibration, maintenance and review of calibration certificates.
- Preparation and/or authorization of quotations, contracts, invoice requests and final reports
- Training of new employees and clients (using PowerPoint Presentations and Demonstrations).
- Liaison with Clients (Internal and External) and Suppliers.
Graduate Trainee
CARIRI
02.2009 - 02.2010
- Collection of food, water and swab samples.
- Microbiological analysis of samples- food, water, beverages, cosmetics and environmental swabs.
- Preparation of reports
Education
Certificate - Protocol
UWI Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
04-2024
Certificate of Attainment - Implementing SQF Systems
NSF International
01-2024
Certificate - Preventive Controls For Human Food
FSPCA
03-2023
Customer Relationship & Management -
AMD International Business Services
11.2022
MSc Food Safety and Quality Assurance (with distinction) -
University of the West Indies, St Augustine
10.2021
Certificate - Train The Trainer Workshop
UWI Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
06-2021
Measurement Uncertainty Training -
Lee Squared Management Limited
02.2021
Masterclass Intensive Training Programme In ECOMMERCE (Online) -
eCommerce Training Academy
11.2020
Certificate - GMP And HACCP Online Course
Food Industry Consulting (FIC)
10-2020
Power Negotiation Strategies -
Dispute Resolution Center
01.2020
Certificate - Grant Proposal Writing
UWI Open Campus And Retxed Education Academy
08-2019
Certificate - PSA Grower Training Course
Produce Safety Alliance
07-2019
Certificate - Internal Auditor FSSC 22000 And GLOBALG.A.P.
BULGAP
03-2019
Certificate - GLOBALG.A.P. IFA, Ver 5.2, QMS Training
BULGAP
03-2019
Certificate - FSSC 22000 Implementation Training
BULGAP
03-2019
Certificate - GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Ver 5.2, Fruit & Veg Implementati
BULGAP
03-2019
Certificate - ISO/IEC 17025:2017
TTLABS
12-2018
Scheduling Monitoring and Controlling your Project -
Radient Project Management Services Limited
05.2017
Certificate - Microbiology Testing Training
SIRIM Berhad
Malaysia02-2017
Certificate - ISO 9001:2015
Premier Quality Services Limited
12-2016
Lab Leadership and Management -
University of California - UC Davis Extension
05.2015
Customer Service Excellence -
Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industrial Commerce
01.2015
Technical Report Writing and Presentation Skills Workshop -
Arthur Lok Jak Graduate School of Business
12.2014
Certificate - Training Attachment Programme For Environ Servicee
SIRIM Berhad
Malaysia09-2014
Job Safety Analysis and Risk Assessment -
Proactive Solutions Limited
08.2014
Incident Investigation -
Proactive Solutions Limited
08.2014
Water Sampling Techniques -
CARIRI
04.2010
BSc General: Major in Biochemistry, Minor in Chemistry and Biology Electives (Upper Second Class Honours) -
University of the West Indies, St Augustine
05.2008
GCE 'A' Levels- Biology, Chemistry, Physics and General Paper -
St. Joseph Convent, St. Joseph
06.2005
CXC 'O' Levels- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business, Mathematics, English -
Caribbean Union College Secondary School
06.2003
Skills
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Schedule development
- Inventory Control
- Goal-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Process Improvement
Currentposition
Programme Leader, Food Technology Department, CARIRI
Accomplishments
- UWI St Augustine 2021 (2 prizes in the Ninth Annual Prizes Ceremony)
- The Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries Prize for the best performing student in the core courses of the Diploma/MSc Agri-Food Safety and Quality Assurance
- The Mariel Turnbull Prize for the best presentation in the MSc Agri-Food Safety and Quality Assurance Research Project
Timeline
Programme Leader- Food Technology Department
CARIRI
09.2019 - Current
Deputy Laboratory Manager
CARIRI
09.2012 - 08.2019
Technologist
CARIRI
02.2010 - 09.2012
Graduate Trainee
CARIRI
02.2009 - 02.2010
Certificate - Protocol
UWI Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
Certificate of Attainment - Implementing SQF Systems
NSF International
Certificate - Preventive Controls For Human Food
FSPCA
Customer Relationship & Management -
AMD International Business Services
MSc Food Safety and Quality Assurance (with distinction) -
University of the West Indies, St Augustine
Certificate - Train The Trainer Workshop
UWI Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business
Measurement Uncertainty Training -
Lee Squared Management Limited
Masterclass Intensive Training Programme In ECOMMERCE (Online) -
eCommerce Training Academy
Certificate - GMP And HACCP Online Course
Food Industry Consulting (FIC)
Power Negotiation Strategies -
Dispute Resolution Center
Certificate - Grant Proposal Writing
UWI Open Campus And Retxed Education Academy
Certificate - PSA Grower Training Course
Produce Safety Alliance
Certificate - Internal Auditor FSSC 22000 And GLOBALG.A.P.
BULGAP
Certificate - GLOBALG.A.P. IFA, Ver 5.2, QMS Training
BULGAP
Certificate - FSSC 22000 Implementation Training
BULGAP
Certificate - GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Ver 5.2, Fruit & Veg Implementati
BULGAP
Certificate - ISO/IEC 17025:2017
TTLABS
Scheduling Monitoring and Controlling your Project -
Radient Project Management Services Limited
Certificate - Microbiology Testing Training
SIRIM Berhad
Certificate - ISO 9001:2015
Premier Quality Services Limited
Lab Leadership and Management -
University of California - UC Davis Extension
Customer Service Excellence -
Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industrial Commerce
Technical Report Writing and Presentation Skills Workshop -
Arthur Lok Jak Graduate School of Business
Certificate - Training Attachment Programme For Environ Servicee
SIRIM Berhad
Job Safety Analysis and Risk Assessment -
Proactive Solutions Limited
Incident Investigation -
Proactive Solutions Limited
Water Sampling Techniques -
CARIRI
BSc General: Major in Biochemistry, Minor in Chemistry and Biology Electives (Upper Second Class Honours) -
University of the West Indies, St Augustine
GCE 'A' Levels- Biology, Chemistry, Physics and General Paper -
St. Joseph Convent, St. Joseph
CXC 'O' Levels- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business, Mathematics, English -
Caribbean Union College Secondary School
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