Alexander Schoifet has over 5 years of experience in food safety, quality control, microbiology research, and laboratory work. He has a Bachelor's degree in Food Science from Cornell University, where he gained experience developing HACCP and SQF plans, performing microbiological and chemical testing, and teaching biology. He is certified in HAACP, SQF, CPR, and as an EMT.

1. Alexander M. Schoifet
19 Macclesfield Drive, Medford, NJ 08055
Phone: (609)-694-1294
E-mail: ams555@cornell.edu
United States Citizen
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOOD SAFETYAND QUALITYCONTROLTECHNICIAN June 2015-Present
Yancey’sFancyCheese,Corfu, NY
Supervisor: Ms. Melisa Phillips, mphillips@yanceysfancy.com:may contact 45 hours/week
Developprocessflowdiagrams,HACCPandSQF plansfor newcheeseproducts.Reviseandupdateprotocols
andparticipate in mock auditsto ensurea safe,quality,and consistentproduct.Work in the qualitycontrol
lab andperformbabcock testson incomingrawmilk and processedcheese.Intheprocess of developinga
safe andeffective meansfor eradicating Clostridumtyrobutyricumagas-producing bacteria that creates
cracksand hardens Gouda cheese.
 APPLIEDMICROBIOLOGICALKNOWLEDGE:Testeffectivenessof common antimicrobial agents
such as phages, enzymes, and food-grade chemicals on spoilage bacteria. Raise cultures on
selective media and tracktheir resistance, growth, and metabolism. Stay up to date on literature
regarding all products and procedures used in the laboratory.
 POLICY DEVELOPMENT:Inspectallequipment on production and sanitation floorsto ensure
everything complies with the current GMP’s and is in line with current HACCP and SQF plan
regulations. Work withProductionManager and Quality Control Manager to formulate HACCP
and SQF plans fornew products. Test viability of those methods by examining quality and safety
through microbiologicaland chemical testing in the laboratory.
MICROBIOLOGYLABTECHNICIAN March 2013-May 2015
Cornell University,Ithaca,NY
Supervisor: Dr. Anthony Hay,agh5@cornell.edu: may contact 10 hours/week
Studiedthe effects of chemicals andgenetics on biofilmformation in E.coli focusingon the DLP12lysis
cassettemutationsandtheir effects on thegenes FliC, FimB,and lacZ. Responsible forweeklywrittenreports
of compileddata and monthlyreports to the researchteam.
 SCIENTIFICANALYSIS: Gathered data from multiple scientific projects simultaneously; utilized
programs such as SAS, MicrosoftExcel, and JMP to create graphs and analyze data based on
statistical significance and relevanceto the team’s hypotheses.
 LAB TECHNIQUES:Learned and confidently performed PCRs, gel electrophoreses, western blots,
fluorescence assays, and electroporations without supervision. In my final semester, I taught the
inexperienced members of the team to perform these techniques.
 APPLIEDMICROBIOLOGICALKNOWLEDGE:Readpeer-reviewed microbiology articles pertinent
to the area of study and summarized their significance in lab reports. Strong foundation in
microbiologicalgenetics and an intricate understanding of biofilmformation in E.coli.
 COMMUNICATION:Presented results to Dr. Hay and research team on a monthly basis. Worked
collaboratively withother team members on a daily basis toaid in their projects and foster a
helpful and team-oriented environment. Communicated withProfessors from other schools and
institutions to inquire on their research and request raw data.

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FOOD SCIENCE LABTECHNICIAN January 2015-May 2015
Cornell University,Ithaca,NY
Supervisor: Dr. Olga Padilla-Zakour,oip1@cornell.edu: may contact 10 hours/week
Workedwith CornellDairyto developadulce de lecheproduct forpossiblemanufactureandsaleat Cornell
University;Createdandreviseda HACCP andSQF plan for future implementation;testedtheoreticalviability
of plan,and triedto formulate a lactose-freedulcede leche productfromwhey wastewiththe same
propertiesasstandarddulcede leche.
 SCIENTIFICANALYSIS: Recorded data from fooddevelopment process such as viscosity,titratable
acidity, pH, water activity,and color using a colorimeter. Used statistics and programs such as
MicrosoftExcelto ensure consistency between products.
 POLICY DEVELOPMENT:Workedclosely withprofessors and Cornell Dairy team to critically
assess the quality and foodsafety controlpoints in the manufacturing process. Openly
communicated to both receive and give suggestions to develop a plan to identify, monitor,
correctively act,verify,and recordall hazards and quality factors.
 APPLIEDFOODSCIENCE AND CHEMISTRY KNOWLEDGE: Reformulatedthe recipe fora lactose-
free dulce de leche from whey waste. A familiarity with ingredients such as foodgums, gels, food-
grade bases, and certain ions and their roles were needed to create a product identical to
unaltered dulce de leche.
BIOLOGY TUTOR August 2013-May 2015
Cornell University,Ithaca,NY
Supervisor: Dr. Darlene Campbell, dc78@cornell.edu: may contact 5 hours/week
Workedwith studentswho needhelp withtheir introductorybiologycourses.Taughtgroups of10-15
studentsin a classroomandlecturesettingfor onehour perweek. Individuallytutoredstudents inaone-on-
onesettingfor four hoursper week.Subjects includedmicrobiology,genetics,humanbodysystems,anatomy,
andphysiology.
 ORGANIZATION: Created individualized lesson plans for certain students based on their
performance. Kept trackof 10-15 students’ grades and progress in order to get to know their
strengths, weaknesses, and how they learn. I changed teaching styles to match the individual
student’s needs and abilities.
 ORAL COMMUNICATION: Taught in a classroom setting for one hour per week using Microsoft
Powerpoint,online videos, and the chalkboard. Created and environment where students were
happy to participate through activities and scenarios that them actively learn.
CHEMISTRYTEACHING ASSISTANT June 2013- August 2013
Cornell University,Ithaca,NY
Supervisor: Dr. Stephen Lee, sl137@cornell.edu: may contact 40 hours/week
Workedas a teachingassistantfor thepre-freshmansummerprogram.Students who camefromschools
that hadweaker scienceprograms wereeligibleto come to Cornell Universityfor a summerand enlistin an
intensive10-weekcoursein chemistryto preparethemfor their first semesterchemistrycourse.Taughtina
classroomsettingfortwo hoursaday, individuallytutoredstudents fortwo hours a day,attendedProfessor

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Lee’slecturesfor two hoursa day,meetas a groupto discuss progress for1hour aday andgraded
homework,quizzesandtestsfor1 hourper day.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
EMERGENCYMEDICALTECHNICIAN January 2012- May 2015
Cornell University,Ithaca,NY
Supervisor: Student Run Organization 4 hours/week
Participatedin a student-run,university-widefirstresponderteam.Treatedlife-threateninginjuriesand
preventedfurtherharm to anyoneon campuswho was hurt.
 MEDICALKNOWLEDGE:Learned basic life support techniques such as CPR, backboarding,
tourniquets, concussion protocol,identifying a stroke, and nitroglycerin and epinephrine
administration. Understood indications and contraindications forcertain medicine use as wellas
symptoms forailments such as appendicitis, a heart attack, and hypovolemic shock.
 STRESS MANAGEMENT:Dealt with patients on a weekly basis who wereexperiencing medical
issues. Treated immediate life-threatening and non-threatening situations.
 TEAMWORK/LEADERSHIP:Workedincrews of three or four and when on scene, worked closely
with other agencies such as Ithaca PoliceDepartment, Ithaca Fire Department, Environmental
Health and Safety, and Cornell University PoliceDepartment. Delegated jobs to members of the
squad and other agencies to best treat patients. Communicated with doctors at Cayuga Medical
Center and ALS EMTs in BANGS Ambulance forpatient treatment plans.
RESEARCH/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT June 2014-August 2014
BrooklynMethodistHospital,Brooklyn,NY
Supervisor: Dr. Samuel Beck,sb43@cornell.edu: may contact 40 hours/week
Participatedin the Cornell’sUrban SummerProgramwitha medical focus.Assignedto BrooklynMethodist
Hospitalto help withresearch,administration,andpatientcare, Participatedin the program’s community
servicecomponentwhereI volunteeredatBrooklynLegalServices,apublic defensefirm for tenants.
 CLINICAL RESEARCH: Helped general surgeons record heart rate, blood pressure, and O2
saturation data during operations forresearch purposes. Questioned patients on their experience
and wellbeing before and after surgery and recorded the data.
 DATA ANALYSIS: Compiled and sorted data and patient information into MicrosoftExcelon a
daily basis. Reviewed data fordeficiencies and discrepancies and retrieved information that was
found missing by calling patients or asking their doctor. Uploaded ExcelSpreadsheets to
Hospital’s database.
EDUCATION
Cornell University,College of Agriculture and LifeSciences, Ithaca, NY
 Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Graduated May 2015.
 Cum Laude Honors.
 GPA 3.58 out of 4.0.
Relevant Coursework
 Food Microbiology Laboratory.
 Food Safety Assurance.

4. ALEXANDER SCHOIFET phone: (609)-694-1294 E-mail: ams555@cornell.edu
 General Microbiology Laboratory.
 Food Engineering.
 Current Topics in Food Science.
 Dairy and Food Processing.
 General Microbiology.
 Food Analysis.
 Food Chemistry I & II.
 Food Microbiology.
 Communications in Science, Health, and Medicine.
 Ethics in Medicine.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Global Medical BrigadesClub
President(August2013-May2015)
 Organized and lead all executive and general meetings.
 Lead two5-day medical clinics in Honduras, May 2012 and May 2013.
CommunityServiceChair (August2012-August2013)
 Organized all community serviceprojects including visiting patients at Cayuga Medical Center
and educating children on public health and safety.
Cornell InterfraternityCouncil
CommunicationsExecutive(January2013-January2014)
 Responsible forkeeping chapter presidents updated on fraternity affairs through weekly
newsletter and maintaining the website.
FreshmanOrientationLeader
OrientationSupervisor(August2014-May2015)
 Helped assimilate a group of incoming freshman into college life.
 Trained a group of first-year Orientation Leaders.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified EMT-B in New York and New Jersey since 2011 (Expires August 2016).
Certified CPR through AHA until May 2017.
HAACP certified in May 2015.
SQF certified in May 2015.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office,SAS, JMP.