sabrina davis resume 1-15-15
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Sabrina Rose Davis 193 N. Pine Street � Orange, CA 92866 Phone: 714-797-0188 � E-Mail: [email protected] SD
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Education
Master’s Degree in Food Science August 2013 – Present
Chapman University Anticipated graduation date: May, 2015
Spanish Cuisine Cooking Courses March – June 2013
Culinary School in Madrid, Spain
Fulbright Scholar September 2012 – June 2013
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Madrid, Spain
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Summa Cum Laude August 2008 – May 2012
Graphic Design Major, Food Science & Nutrition Minor
Chapman University
Italian Cuisine and Art History Courses Summer 2011
Lorenzo De’Medici University in Florence, Italy
Academic Experience
Research/Publication – Journal of Foodservice Management & Education May 2013
Developed a nutritional labeling system for Chapman University’s cafeteria and carried out research on nutritional signage and package labeling. The manuscript, “A pilot study to develop nutritional guidance signage for a university cafeteria based on a traffic light design”, was published by JFME.
Internship – Sodexo, Chapman University August 2011 – May 2012
Fall 2011: worked with chefs in the commercial kitchens learning how to cook and serve at each station. Spring 2012: revitalized menu and product development for the retail food line, designed daily menus, led nutrition-related programs, and created a nutrition labeling program using ESHA Genesis software.
Employment History
Regulatory Specialist – Popchips January 2015 – Present
Responsibilities include: developing and reviewing regulatory information for product labels and technical documentation, creating ingredient statements and nutritional information based on multi-national and federal regulations, providing accurate technical information to internal and external customers, and assisting the research & development team in product formulations.
Research Technologist – Knowledge Bank April 2014 – January 2015
Projects include: substantiation of food and supplement product-specific claims with third-party research, preparing nutrition and supplement facts panels, and ensuring ingredient declarations and allergen warnings are in compliance with FDA and USDA regulatory requirements according to confidential formulations.
QA/QC Intern – Village Green Foods January 2014 – December 2014
Projects included: label audit verifications, developing HACCP plans for new products, routine updates and reports for HACCP, SSOP, and GMP, preparing Spec Sheets and COAs, technical research for new R&D ingredients, leading trainings for kitchen staff, and monitoring daily testing and documentation.
Sabrina Rose Davis 193 N. Pine Street � Orange, CA 92866 Phone: 714-797-0188 � E-Mail: [email protected]
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Events Coordinator – California Fresh Catering August 2013 – August 2014
Responsibilities included: planning schedules for special events, coordinating with the chefs and servers, and fulfilling special requests for table décor and wedding guests.
Nutrition and Marketing Assistant – Sodexo August 2013 – May 2014
Duties included: revitalizing Chapman’s nutrition labeling system, launching healthy-eating campaigns, coordinating a student board of directors, and leading nutrition-related programs.
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant September 2012 – June 2013
Assisted teachers in science, technology, art, and English courses at a secondary school in Madrid, Spain, while serving as a cultural ambassador for U.S. culture. Independent study project involved studying Spanish cuisine.
Graphic Designer – Wall Words, Inc. August 2008 – August 2012
Assisted the company’s president – produced custom design projects for clients, developed the annual catalogue for press, and added new artwork to the company website.
Graphic Designer – Real Meals August 2011 – November 2011
Designed nutrition education materials for the organization’s new product line, including informational pamphlets with recipes.
Job-Related Certifications
CDPH Allergen Control & Food Recalls Training June 2014
Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) May 2014
Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) April 2014
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) March 2014
HACCP, SSOP, & GMP certification courses were led by Mas Hori, Retired CA DPH FDB Supervising Investigator
Organizations
• Food Science and Nutrition Student Association, Vice President, 2013-Present • Southern California Institute of Food Technologists Section, Student Member • Food Industry Business Round Table, Student Member • Mortar Board Honor Society – Alumni Chair, 2011-2012 and Current Member • Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority – Vice President, 2009-2011 and Current Member
Other Skills
• Bilingual – fluent in English and Spanish, both verbal and written • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook) • Proficient in Adobe programs (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign)
References Available Upon Request