1. TRAVIS D. HOLMES
553 Advantage
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(Cell) 830-515-9645
Travisholmes1@outlook.com
EDUCATION:
December, 1994 Master of Science in Food Science
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
May, 1992 Bachelor of Science in Food Science
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
May, 1990 Associate of Science
Garden City Community College, Garden City, KS
PROFILE:
Current and past responsibilities included overseeing of food safety, quality assurance, sanitation
and process control programs. Analyzed data to ensure products met all regulatory, customer,
and company requirements. Served as Corporate HACCP Coordinator, ensured proper training
of plant employees, and supervised on-sight, full-functioning microbiological laboratory, ran
production lines, improved yields and efficiencies. Built effective relationships with customers,
co-workers, suppliers, and industry specialists. Supervised up to 55+ team members located in
up to 4 different facilities.
KNOWLEDGE AREAS
 Relationship Building
 Food Safety Programs
 Quality Programs
 USDA, FDA
 Plant Start Ups
 R&D Support
 Sales
 Regulations
 Auditing
 Customer Service
 Labeling
 Technical Support
 Strategic Planning
 Food Processing,Slaughter
 Raw Ground, Marinating
 Fully Cooked, Canning
 Soups,Sauces
 Sausage,Smokehouse
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
9/15 - 10/15 Operations Manager
RYC Foods
San Antonio, TX
 Responsible for all Plant Operations
 Implemented changes to control
o Yields
o Overtime
o Inventory Control
o Get plant up to date with USDA and GMP Expectations
10/14 – 9/15 Continuous Improvement Manager
Standard Meat Company
Saginaw, TX

2. TRAVIS D. HOLMES
553 Advantage
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(Cell) 830-515-9645
Travisholmes1@outlook.com
 Supervised retail steak line.
 Worked on special projects to improve yields, efficiencies and
processes.
 Serving on the board of the Southwest Meat Association.
7/14 – present FOOD SAFETY CONSULTANT –
 Consulting for Company’s such as Golden State Foods, Birchwood
Foods, as well as, several smaller facilities.
 Food Safety, New line Development
5/00 – 5/14 VICE PRESIDENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES -
Surlean Foods /L&H Packing Company
San Antonio, TX
Accomplishments and Recognitions:
 Proficient in Auditing, Including BRC, YUM and Silliker.
 Supervised 55+ Team Members Located in 4 Different Facilities
 Nominated for Whataburger Individual Orange Award 2013
 SMA Annual Convention Chairperson 2013
 SMA Executive Board Member 2011- 2014, Chairman of the Board
2014.
 SMA Board Member 2008-2011
 Speaker at Southwest Meat Association’s conference 2008
 Led Company to be awarded the Silliker Platinum Award 2007-2011.
 Taco Bell’s Quality Supplier Star Award 2002, 2003, 2009, 2011,
2012
 Top 2% of Taco Bell Suppliers in Quality Ratings
 Taco Bell’s Supplier of the Year 2010
 Taco Bell’s Customer Support Award 2005, “For Your Passion and
Dedication in Assisting YUM! Brands in Food Safety Initiatives”.
 Implemented programs that resulted in major pathogen reductions.
 Successfully prepared company for FSIS FSA’s and In-depth
Verifications.
 Implemented electronic QA system.
1998 – 2000 QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER - HORMEL FOODS
Algona, IA
1997 – 1998 QUALITY CONTROL TEAM LEADER - HORMEL FOODS
Osceola, IA
 Key in New Plant Start Up.

3. TRAVIS D. HOLMES
553 Advantage
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(Cell) 830-515-9645
Travisholmes1@outlook.com
1995 – 1997 QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER - HORMEL FOODS
Tucker, GA
CERTIFICATIONS/EDUCATIONAL CLASSES:
 ISO 9000:2000 Registered Internal Quality Auditing
 Advanced HACCP
 Microbiological Concerns in Food Plant Sanitation & Hygiene
 SPC and Process Capability
 YUM Quality Systems and Food Safety Auditor Training
 Participated in Company’s Applied Strategic Planning Process.
REFERENCES:
Dr. Kerri B. Harris
Associate Professor, Texas A&M University
President/CEO, International HACCP Alliance
979-862-3643
Dr. Joe Harris
President/CEO
Southwest Meat Association
979-846-9011
More available upon request.