Abel R. P.

Quality Assurance Manager @ Harvest Select Catfish

About

As a food scientist specializing in product development and food processing of fish and shellfish for human consumption, I am passionate about researching, improving, and creating value-added seafood products sourced from both aquaculture and wild-caught fisheries. I hold a Master's degree in Aquaculture Production, with a focus on novel aquafeed ingredients, genetic improvement programs, and their potential impact on local economies.

Country

United States

City

Bethlehem

Industry

Food Production

Skill

Data Analysis, Genetics, Product Development, Laboratory Skills, Thermal Analysis, Teamwork, Communication, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Strategic Leadership, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Organic Farming, Fisheries Science, Persuasive Presentations, Analytical Reasoning, Crop Protection

Experience

Quality Assurance Manager

Harvest Select Catfish

2025-4 - 2026-5 · 1 yr 2 mos

Uniontown, AL

HACCP Coordinator

Harvest Select Catfish

2024-6 - 2025-3 · 10 mos

- Developing and Implementing HACCP Plans: Create and execute comprehensive HACCP plans, ensuring all food safety processes are systematically addressed. - Enhancing Food Safety Programs: Regularly evaluate and improve food safety programs to strengthen safety protocols and ensure optimal practices. - Investigating and Addressing Incidents: Lead the investigation of food safety incidents, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. - Training and Educating Team Members: Provide thorough training to coworkers on food safety practices and HACCP principles, fostering a culture of compliance. - Maintaining Accurate Records: Ensure precise documentation of food safety activities, maintaining compliance with HACCP standards and regulatory requirements. - Identifying and Analyzing Potential Risks: Continuously assess food safety data to identify potential risks and implement proactive measures to mitigate them. - Staying Updated on Food Safety Regulations: Monitor changes in food safety regulations and ensure that operations are compliant with current standards and guidelines.

Graduate Research Assistant

Auburn University

2021-6 - 2024-4 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Auburn, Alabama, United States

- Conducting research on evaluating the effects of different soybean meal sources on feed utilization and growth performance for channel catfish. -Conducting a comparison study on the optimal growth of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) vs. blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus)

Undergraduate Research Student

Auburn University

2018-3 - 2019-5 · 1 yr 3 mos

Auburn, Alabama Area

- Collaborating on research projects focused on identifying new strains of Aeromonas spp. using PCR techniques. - Assessing the effectiveness and impact of a novel vaccine for enhancing channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) production.

Intern

ANFACO-CYTMA

2017-5 - 2017-8 · 4 mos

Vigo Area, Spain

- Evaluating the accuracy of various devices used to monitor temperatures during thermal processes such as cooking and sterilization of canned tuna, sardines, and mussels. - Applying molecular biology and bioinformatics expertise to support research and experimental design. Developing and implementing new HACCP plans tailored to the needs of different processing plants.

Quality and Safety Control Assistant

Induatún S.A.

2010-9 - 2012-1 · 1 yr 5 mos

Ecuador

- Collecting fish samples to assess the presence of contaminants, including mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), as well as elevated levels of sodium chloride (NaCl) and histamine. - Utilizing and applying quality assurance techniques to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.