Melia Hoston seeks a position in the food service industry utilizing her background in food safety, quality management, and laboratory experience. She holds a Master's in Business Administration and Bachelor's in Biology. Her experience includes over 10 years working in quality management roles for various food companies, developing and implementing food safety systems, conducting audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, laboratory equipment, and has various food safety certifications.

1. Melia Hoston
518 Shaggy Hickory Trail ♦ Palmetto, Georgia 30236 ♦ (208) 599-4018
hostonmel@yahoo.com
Professional
Objective
Qualifications
Summery
Education
Well rounded, success driven and educated professional seeks to obtain a position in the food
service industry where my background and qualifications will be of value.
Offering well-seasoned experience in standardized quality protocols to produce customer
satisfaction and increase market share.
Working knowledge of OSHA, FDA, HAACP, GMP manufacturing regulations and several
ISO certifications.
Experience in implementation GFSI Standards
Repeated use of exceptional organizational skill in a variety of faucets including: database
management, document control, and inventory management.
Ability to multi–task and prioritize several time sensitive projects in a fast past environment.
Demonstrates mastery of key instructor practice by applying adult learning concepts to train
and coach others including Level I staff.
Proficient in Microsoft Work, Excel and PowerPoint, all lab equipment used for testing daily
test of raw ingredients, intermediates and finished products.
University of Phoenix -Phoenix, Arizona -Masters of Business Administration/Global
Management (2010).
Courses of Study: Managing the Business Enterprise, Transformational Leadership,
Managerial Decision Making, Strategies for Competitive Advantage and Accounting.
Armstrong Atlantic State University -Savannah Georgia -Bachelors: Biology (2002)
Courses of Study: Chemistry I/II, Organic Chemistry I/II, Physics I/II and Symbolic Logic.
HACCP Certification (2013)
HazCOM Train the Trainer Certification (2013)
Social Media Sales Strategist Certification (2010)
Professional
Experience
Professional
Food Safety Defense Certification (2013)
CPR and First Aid Certified (2002; 2008;2010)
Microsoft Program Certification (2003)
LaPetite France Bakery –Atlanta Georgia- Quality Manager, (2013- Current)
Developed, implemented and monitored quality systems and operational process to meet GSFI and
AIB Standards.
Provided internal audit program to foster adherence to requirements and continuous improvement.
Successfully assured that all production for customers is safe for consumption and conforms to
customer and regulatory requirements.
Collaborates and lead management in mock exercises for traceability and Crisis Management.
Handled all third party audits and quality inquiries from customers and potential clients.
Successfully trained employees and staff on new policies and procedures
Managed all sanitation and quality functions
Mondelez Foods –Atlanta Georgia –Quality/Sanitation Lead, (2011-2013)
Successfully implemented a high-level electronic document control system and training of system
to management and level 1 staff.
Worked closely with department leaders to implement FSSC22000 processes and programs.
Teamed with Sanitation Manager to facilitate and supervise all aspects of plant sanitation and pest
control. Including improvement in documentation, cleaning processes and inventory control.
Collaborated in a cross-functional team to improve production processes. Resulted in 3% drop in
waste and 10% drop in consumer complaints for that specific scope.

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Experience
Improved plant quality systems through continuous audit activities to ensure compliance to all
local, federal and corporate guidelines.
Assisted in insuring facility is inspection ready at all times.
Dow Chemical – Marietta, Georgia- Lab Technician, (2011)(Career Advancement)
Handled laboratory technical procedures, and equipment associated with product development
such as: titrations, spectroscopy and spectrophotometry, auto-titrators, UV-Vis spectroscopy,
FTIR, GC and HPLC
Worked closely with scientists and engineers daily on finish product result reports.
Mastered and update/improve SOP for better process implementation.
Multi-task and work as part of a team to complete daily activities.
Maintained working knowledge of ISO 9001 and Statistical Process Control Techniques.
Food Safety Net –Atlanta Georgia- Lab Technician, (2011) (Contract Ended)
Handled laboratory technical procedures, and equipment associated with product prepping in a
food testing laboratory: Autoclave, scales, pipette, stomachers and automated lab equipment.
Worked closely with Technical Supervisor, and Process Supervisor to meet workload demands
ahead of schedule.
Mastered aseptic sampling techniques.
Maintained working knowledge of GMP, OSHA guidelines, FDA, BAM, APHA.
Kraft Foods -Atlanta Georgia –Quality Control Lab Technician, (2011), (Contract Ended)
Handled laboratory technical procedures, and equipment associated with product testing: Infra
Alyzers, Durants, Spectra Star and DiCromat II.
Worked closely with R&D on creations of new product trails.
Collaborated with supervisors weekly to pinpoint production issues.
Worked closely with management to standardize corporate product test parameters.
Expanded laboratory role to include database management.
MHAFB Child Development Center –Mt, Home Idaho –Child and Youth Program Assistant, (20092010) (RELOCATION)
Organized conferences with parents and attended staff meetings, 48 parent conferences and 12
staff meetings annually.
Oversee all facets of activities for toddler program participants based on observed needs of
individual children.
Demonstrated leadership excellence for program activities for 14 children resulted in a perfect end
of year appraisals.
BASF -Savannah Georgia –Quality Lab Technician (2007-2008)
(HEALTH ILLNESS)
Handled responsibilities as pertaining to Total quality within an ISO9001 company that included:
waste water testing, extractions, titration, Brix, moisture testing.
Set parameters of all lab equipment used such as HPLC, XRD, XRM, ICP, GPC, Brix, and
Penetrometers.
Maintained Master Laboratory Safety Schedule and OSHA regulated laboratory reports.
Worked closely with production and other department to meet work demands daily and ahead of
schedule.
Verified quality and or prescribed appropriate adjustments.
Authorized daily release of product for shipment.
Maintained production data in LIMS and Certificates of Authenticity reports via Quest Database
/COA.
Collaborated in a team based environment using oral and written communication.
CCC Information Services -Savannah Georgia –Field Inventory Representative, (2007-2008)

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(CONTRACT ENDED)
Handled responsibilities as pertaining to used car inventory for insurance claim purposes
Maintained 1000+ inventory records with 97% accuracy appraisal.
Worked in an on time fashion and ahead of deadline and outside in all weather conditions.
Clubhouse Inn and Suites -Savannah Georgia –Night Auditor, (2005-2006)
(DOWNSIZED-COMPANY SOLD)
Oversee hotel financials including: posting to guest accounts, closing the day, balance sheet,
income statements and cashing out the register.
Audited hotel paperwork to ensure the day has balanced with 100% accuracy.
Tabulated room charges and taxes to guest accounts to 200 rooms daily.
Communicated resolutions to customers on complaints with in the facility.
SNF Chemtall Chemical Company -Riceboro Georgia – Supervisor/ Laboratory Technician, (20012004)
Handled responsibilities as pertaining to Total quality and raw material testing within an ISO9001
company that included: waste water testing, viscosity, titration, and moisture testing.
Communicated product results to the appropriate personnel to meet production demands.
Authorized products for shipments, approvals for 10 shipments daily.
Trained laboratory technicians the methods, procedures, and equipment associated with product
testing in order to work with little to no input from references in 2 months.
Set parameters of all lab equipment used such as HPLC, ICP, and GPC.
Maintained high efficiency and productivity in a fast paced environment; 120 product samples
daily.
Oversee database records of test results with 97% accuracy.
Coordinated the flow of work within the team and with other departments, and helping team
associates to meet changing work demands and rush shipments.
Interpreted and follow documented procedures, all corresponding test materials, standard operating
procedures, job task analysis, and engineering change proposals.
Administered equipment control plan to verify conformance.