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KEITY D MORRIS

Malvern

Summary

Achieved excellence in quality assurance and food safety with over 8 years of experience in food and beverage as well as laboratory environments, emphasizing chemistry and microbiology analysis.,Delivered successful implementation of food safety systems, including SQF, FSSC 22000, and ISO/IEC 17025, enhancing compliance standards.,Accomplished internal auditor with a history of favorable outcomes in regulatory inspections.,Maximized the effectiveness of analytical instrumentation for quality assurance purposes.,Earned recognition for significantly improving audit scores by implementing comprehensive quality systems and leading successful cross-functional collaborations.,Demonstrated fluency in English and Portuguese, with additional proficiency in Spanish, facilitating effective communication.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forensic Chemist GS-09 – Clearance: Top Secret

United States Department of Justice
Largo, MD
02.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed physical evidence and unknown samples using analytical techniques, including GCMS, GC, FTIR and UV-VIS to identify substances.
  • Interpreted analytical data, prepared detailed technical reports documenting findings, methodologies, and conclusions for use in police investigations and court proceedings.
  • Maintained accurate records of analyses, quality assurance checks, and laboratory documentation following ISO/IEC 17025.

Food Safety Supervisor

Lyon Bakery Inc
Upper Marlboro, MD
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Led food safety and quality programs ensuring compliance with MD State of Health, FDA and SQF requirements.
  • Acted as liaison with regulatory agencies and certification bodies.
  • Supervised QA Control Technicians and shifts.
  • Managed HACCP plan and QA documentation systems and updated all product specifications.
  • Coordinated laboratory testing (chemical, microbiological, physical) for products and raw materials.
  • Led root-cause investigations, CAPA implementation, and customer complaint resolution.
  • Delivered GMP and food safety training across production teams.
  • Led Pest Control Program and assisting with Master Sanitation Program.
  • Daily bakery quality inspection including incoming “allergens” raw materials and production chain – inspect core checklists and operators feed-back.
  • Participate in sensory evaluations, environmental monitoring, coordinated qc holds, disposition of expired or non-conformed raw materials, or products.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Achieved 100% SQF recertification - led annual (2024) compliance validations.
  • Identified risk gaps and implemented a new CCP as part of HACCP continuous improvement efforts, reinforcing preventive control.
  • Optimized integrated pest management program by implementing targeted corrective actions, achieving full pest eradication.

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Pepsi Bottling Co. of Guam
Tamuning, GU
03.2020 - 01.2023
  • Managed QC and Microbiology laboratories, ensuring compliance with PepsiCo and regulatory standards.
  • Cross function with QA Control as needed – collecting and analyzing samples according to Pepsi Sampling Plan.
  • Assisted Food Safety programs (HACCP, PRPs, OPRPs) and maintained full system documentation.
  • Conducted internal and assisted with external audits (FSSC 22000, FDA readiness, AIB, Military).
  • Oversaw calibration, analytical testing, microbiological sampling plans, and sanitation programs.
  • Acting as Production Manager as needed supervising operations across full manufacturing cycle (troubleshooting/bottling).
  • Managed CAPA, deviations, root cause investigations, mock recalls, managed QC Hold for final product’s as needed.
  • Implemented SOPs and trained staff on GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and quality procedures.
  • Oversaw water treatment systems (RO), ice production, and environmental compliance (EPA).
  • Key Achievements:
  • Increased internal audit score from 93.4% to 97.28%
  • Achieved zero findings in Military audits (3 consecutive years)
  • Improved AIB audit score from 850 to 895
  • Led successful FSSC 22000 recertification (v5.1)
  • Improved product bottling fill efficiency by 8% and led shelf-life study
  • Implemented lab reorganization improving efficiency and compliance

Quality & Research Coordinator

ITO EN Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Supported R&D, product development, and quality assurance operations.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Developed Honeydew Melon beverage approved for commercialization
  • Led retort sterilization optimization improving product quality
  • Supported Costco GMP audit with no significant findings.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Environmental Management

Universidade do Vale do Itajaí
Brazil

Bachelor’s - Chemical Engineering

Universidade Regional de Blumenau
Brazil

Skills

  • Assisted in the implementation of food safety systems such as GSFI, SQF, FSSC 22000, BRC, HACCP, and ISO-IEC 17025 laboratory management
  • Supported quality audits for FDA, AIB, military, and internal company customers like Costco and third-party organizations
  • Contributed to laboratory management in chemistry and microbiology
  • Aided in CAPA root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives focused on sanitation and food defense
  • Conducted forensic chemistry and controlled substances analysis using various analytical instrumentation including GC-MS, GC, UV-Vis, and FTIR
  • Participated in leadership and training activities
  • Utilized Microsoft Office, LIMS, Power BI, SAP, and statistical programs to enhance operational efficiency

Websites

Certification

  • PCQI - Preventive Controls Qualified Individual – AIB International
  • Advanced HACCP course Verification and Validation – Global STD
  • FSSC 22000 Internal Auditor (PepsiCo)
  • Food Defense Awareness (FSPCA)
  • GMP & Water Treatment (PepsiCo)
  • Manufacturing – Beverage Sanitation (PepsiCo)
  • Sensory – In-plant sensory (PepsiCo)
  • Analytical – GLP – Documentation and Lab Audits.
  • Basic Forensic Chemist – DOJ – Department of Justice DEA

Languages

Fluent in English and Portuguese; proficient in Spanish.

Timeline

Forensic Chemist GS-09 – Clearance: Top Secret

United States Department of Justice
02.2024 - Current

Food Safety Supervisor

Lyon Bakery Inc
07.2023 - 02.2024

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Pepsi Bottling Co. of Guam
03.2020 - 01.2023

Quality & Research Coordinator

ITO EN Hawaii
07.2018 - 08.2019

Postgraduate Diploma - Environmental Management

Universidade do Vale do Itajaí

Bachelor’s - Chemical Engineering

Universidade Regional de Blumenau
KEITY D MORRIS