1. Adam D. Fierman
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4298 Alkire Glen Way
Columbus, Ohio 43228
Phone: (513) 593-0413
E-Mail: adam.fierman@yahoo.com
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OBJECTIVE
My objective is to obtain full-time employment in Microbiology/ Quality
Assurance/Management. I am seeking employment with a company where my
skills and experience will be an asset to the employer, while furthering my
knowledge and abilities in the fields of Microbiology, Quality Assurance,
Management. Relocation is a possibility if necessary.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Degree in Biological Science
6 years testing finished and raw materials for health and beauty products. 4
years food testing
10 years of management experience.
Interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and personal motivation.
Perform various chemistry and biology experiment techniques and methods.
Attended Leadership training provided by Tetra Corp.
Blood Born Pathogen Training
WORK EXPERIENCE
Advance Pierre Foods-Cincinnati, Ohio
Analytical/Sensory Analyst- January 2015-September 2015
Support Quality Assurance by insuring finished product is within specifications for
Fat, Moisture, Protein, Sodium, Flavor, Texture. The test methods varied depending
on client request. Methods used were a CEM instrument, FOSS, and Quantabs.
Insured that all product produced daily was within the specified length, width,
thickness and weight. Also calibrated all temperature probes used on the production
floor prior to start up. Frequent interaction with clients pertaining to their products.
Food Technologist- May 2014-January 2015
Assist the Food scientists with the adaptation of old formulations into new product
to meet the requirements of the client, assist the food scientists with the creation of
new product. Assist in cost reduction formulations. Assist in new product line tests.
2. Act Fast Dispatch-Cincinnati, Ohio
Dispatcher- February 2014-May 2014
Route drivers to the proper location with the proper medication.
KOHLS Distribution-Monroe, Ohio
Warehouse- November 2013-January 2014 (Seasonal)
Packaging, Equipment operator
Bristol Myers Squibb-West Chester, Ohio
Quality Assurance Analyst- March 2013-July 2013
Review Batch records for cGMP and FDA regulations.
Perform AQL inspections for all packaging components.
Perform internal audits to insure log books and facilities are in compliance with
cGMP regulations. Identify any deviations.
Marions Piazza- Dayton, Ohio
Assistant Manager - June 2012-January 2013
KAO Brands- Cincinnati, Ohio
Quality Services Microbiologist - February 2008 - December 2011
Duties included: Data review, Environmental monitoring, finished product
and raw material testing, maintenance of instrumentation calibration and
validation, testing of in process water, and validation of R.O. system, SOP
writing, identification of organisms, release of finished product. Working
with all areas of the manufacturing facility to ensure protocols are followed
to avoid microbial contamination.
Advanced Testing Laboratory-Blue Ash, Ohio
Microbiology - Lab Manager - November 2007 – February 2008
Duties included: Oversee the general operations of the laboratory, data
review, writing OOS responses, training and hiring. Responses to external
audits.
Microbiology Lab Supervisor - Aug. 2006 - November 2007
Microbiological Analyst - July 2005 - Aug 2006
O’Charley’s Restaurant-West Chester, Ohio
Bartender – November 2000 - July 2005
Kitchen Manager - December 1999 – November 2000
Cracker Barrel Restaurant-Pickerington, Ohio
Labor Manager June 1998 – Dec 1999
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3. Max and Erma’s Restaurant-GermanVillage,Ohio
General Manager – November 1996 - June 1998
Assistant Manager – June 1993 - November 1996
Cook Server – September 1989 - June 1993
RELEVENT SKILLS
Knowledge of cGMP’s and FDA regulations as they apply to the health,
beauty, OTC products
Use of BAM, USP,TOC, PCPC, AOAC, SMWW, Client specific protocols, MLT
and VIDAS,CELSIS methods, Identification of organism techniques with API
Working knowledge of and follow cGLP’s
Validation of new test methods, and Preservative efficacy testing
Worked on the cleaning and sanitization validation for the plant making and
filling systems
Implementing Environmental Monitoring program for the manufacturing
facility
Review and write SOP’s
Data records and QC review
Ability to trouble shoot and determine root causes of OOS
Aseptic technique
Microsoft Office, SAP, LIMS,ROSS
Sample gathering
Use of biology and chemistry laboratory equipment, trained in IQ, OQ, PQ
EDUCATION
Wright State University,Dayton Ohio
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biological Sciences obtained in August 2004, GPA 3.1
Selected courses: Microbiology, Designing Biological Experiments, Conservation
Biology, Ecology, Molecular Biology, Animal Physiology, Botany, Vertebrate and
Invertebrate, Biology, Statistics and Calculus
The Ohio State University,Columbus, Ohio
Major: Business Management (Hospitality) – September 1987 – June 1991