1. Somer R. Stankey
3 N Shenorock Drive • Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 • (814) 490-2632 • somer.stankey@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong auditing skills
• Flexible and able to manage multiple responsibilities
• Great leadership skills
• Proven attention to detail skills
• Diverse quality systems experience
• Excellent written/oral communication skills
EDUCATION:
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
Masters of Business Administration, GPA 3.47 May 2006
Bachelor of Science in International Business and Management May 2005
Behrend Honors Program, GPA 3.6
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:
Product Design Quality Manager
The Dannon Company, White Plains, NY January 2015-present
• Auditor of ingredient supplier facilities for Food Safety Compliance
• Quality representative on Brand Team meetings for Light n Fit, Great Value, Dannon, and
Danimals
• Manage quality aspects of innovations, renovations, and graphic refreshes
• Create and review risk assessments, food safety visas, specifications, and food safety design
summaries
• Managed the 2015 Social Goal for Product Superiority ending with 100% completion of the e-
learning and product store check
Quality Control Manager
J.M. Smucker, Ripon, WI August 2011-December 2014
• Audited co-manufacturers and ingredient supplier facilities for Food Safety Compliance
• Managed over 400 products including 9 different allergens, 20 acidified foods, non-GMO,
Kosher, and Organic products in 36 different jar sizes with 7 direct reports
• Current projects include $5.5 million cook room relocation and implementation of Prodika
specification system and a Warehouse Management System
• Lead for Corporate, Regulatory (FDA, CFIA), Organic, third party (SQF), and customer audits
• Developed, implemented, and managed the quality (HACQP) and food safety systems (HACCP)
• Presented at the 2013 Renewal and Discovery meeting with top level management
• Trained over 100 employees on all quality programs including SQF and internal auditing
• Audited outside warehouses and suppliers to ensure product quality
• Worked closely with Operations (changeovers and trials), Human Resources, Purchasing
(Certificates of Analysis), Scheduling (kosherizations), and Logistics
• Corporate Quality Key Element Owner for Regulatory – an expert in FDA requirements and
acidified foods for J.M. Smucker
• Responsible for the facilities quality systems including glass/plastic audits, calibrations,
traceability exercises, and Food Defense to address security vulnerabilities
• Maintained computer formulation system with revisions and new items for all brands including
substitutions, acidified paperwork, and bulk slurry procedures
• Crisis Management Owner for the facility involved in planning mock drills/emergency responses
Quality Control Manager
J.M. Smucker, Havre de Grace, MD February 2009-August 2011
• Managed and developed quality assurance programs that support and advance Smucker Basic
Beliefs of Quality, People, Ethics, Growth, and Independence

2. • Managed over 300 beverage SKU’s in 8 different sizes with 2 direct reports
• Audited internal Smucker plants for GMP, HACCP, Sanitation, etc (17 Key Elements)
• HACCP Coordinator; managed the plant’s juice HACCP program
• Responsible for the plant’s pest control program, quality holds and rework, and sanitation
• Managed the plant’s self-inspection program, the quality lab and lab testing program
• Ensured products are meeting the appropriate specifications and standard of identity
• Monitored overage reports on a monthly basis to determine product disposition
• Managed the QA Department budget
• Monitored consumer and customer complaints on a monthly basis, or as needed
• Maintained computer formulation system with new revisions and new items for all brands
• Assisted in Co-pack coverage for East Coast beverage production and Supplier audits
• Achieved high marks for all corporate quality audits, regulatory audits, and SQF audits
• Ensured 100% compliance to FDA, CFIA, USDA, and state regulatory requirements
• Developed, implemented, and maintained the SQF 2000 system
• Trained entire plant on quality trainings such as Juice HACCP, GMP’s, Kosher, and Allergens
Human Resources and Financial Manager
H&K Services, Inc, Leon, NY August 2008-February 2009
• Completed weekly payroll using Quickbooks and prevailing wage schedules
• Managed completed contracts costs vs. revenues
• Researched and determined a new cost effective insurance carrier for all equipment/employees
• Ensured OSHA compliance
Quality Assurance Manager
Constar International, Havre de Grace, MD July 2007-August 2008
• Lead for Corporate and external customer audits such as Pepsi, Anheuser Busch, and
Coke/Glaceau
• Coordinated bottle trials to deliver quality products in compliance with engineering specifications
• Interviewed, hired, and retained Quality Technicians
Manufacturing Analyst
Constar International, Philadelphia, PA October 2006-July 2007
• Member of the Management Development Trainee Program
• Completed monthly reports for the VP of Operations including Monthly Goals, Facility Ranking,
and Financial Variances
• Created a presentation to effectively market Constar’s Patented MonOxbar Material to future
potential customers
• Audited 13 North American facilities in World Class Performance
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Danone Auditor Certified
HACCP Certified
Food Defense Certified
Better Processing School Certified
SQF Practitioner Certified
Internal Auditor Training
People Manager Training
Risk Assessment Training
Situational Awareness: Taking Charge Training
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Proficy Quality Module, eSpec, and DLx
Conversational Spanish, basic reading and writing
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
Group Fitness Instructor at YMCA Oshkosh Summer 2011-December 2014
Dean’s List Fall 2001-May 2005

3. Member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
Enjoy golfing, gardening, and European travel