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Work History
Education
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Extra - curricular activities
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Keziah Austin

Quality, Health, Safety And Environmental Specialist

Summary

Results-driven Food Safety Specialist with extensive experience in Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) across food production and processing environments. Proven track record in implementing and managing robust food safety systems aligned with HACCP, ISO 9001, and regulatory standards. Skilled in conducting risk assessments, internal audits, and incident investigations to drive continuous improvement and compliance. Adept at fostering a strong food safety culture through cross-functional training, digital solutions, and data-driven decision-making. Committed to ensuring product integrity, regulatory compliance, and a safe working environment from farm to fork.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Officer

Newrest Guyana Inc.
09.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced staff awareness of Quality, Health, safety and environmental issues by providing comprehensive training programs and resources for offshore and onshore staff.
  • Reduced environmental risks by conducting thorough site assessments and implementing corrective actions for the respective vessel.
  • Improved the company's compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations through regular monitoring and reporting activities.
  • Developed and implemented effective waste management strategies, reducing disposal costs and minimizing environmental impact.
  • Spearheaded a bio-composting project to sustainably manage cardboard and waste oil waste.


Quality Assurance Officer

Beharry Restaurant Holdings Inc.
04.2023 - 07.2024
  • periodically oversees daily production and monitor all quality and food safety records for adherence to specifications to ensure eleven (11) restaurants readiness to internal and external food safety and quality audits.
  • ensure that food products and ingredients are safe, as defined by the company's specifications
  • ensure all suppliers are approved and are in compliance with mandatory audits based on KFC/YUMs standards
  • responsible for restaurant readiness, sanitation inspections and monthly internal audits
  • identify the need of corrective action, responsible for implementation of corrective action and making sure preventative actions are followed.
  • partner with operations team to ensure QA standards are consistently and properly executed
  • assist with food safety related customer complaint investigations, corrective action plans and generation of response to customers.
  • perform quality control analysis including test and inspections of products and processes
  • maintain corporate quality manual and quality records
  • review and report the principle causes of quality loss and nonconformances

Quality Assurance Assistant

Beharry Restaurant Holdings Inc
Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica Region
02.2021 - 03.2023
  • periodically oversees daily production and monitor all quality and food safety records for adherence to specifications to ensure all nine(9) restaurants readiness to internal and external food safety and quality audits.
  • ensure that food products and ingredients are safe, as defined by the company's specifications
  • ensure all suppliers are approved and are in compliance with mandatory audits based on KFC/YUMs standards
  • responsible for restaurant readiness, sanitation inspections and monthly internal audits
  • identify the need of corrective action, responsible for implementation of corrective action and making sure preventative actions are followed.
  • partner with operations team to ensure QA standards are consistently and properly executed
  • assist with food safety related customer complaint investigations, corrective action plans and generation of response to customers.
  • perform quality control analysis including test and inspections of products and processes
  • maintain corporate quality manual and quality records
  • review and report the principle causes of quality loss and nonconformances

Education

Certificate - Food Defense Awareness For Front-line Employees

Food And Drug Administration (FDA)
05.2001 -

Certificate - Occupational Safety And Health

The Consultative Association of Guyanese Industry Limited
North Cummingsburg, Georgetown Guyana
05.2001 -

Certificate - BOSIET With CA-EBS

ODITC/3t Enermech-OPITO
Guyana
05.2001 -

Certificate - Food Safety For Manger Certification

NEWREST Food Safety For Managers Certification
France
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Disaster Risk Management & Climate Governance

University of Structuralia
Spain
07.2022 - Current

Certificate - ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems

Guyana Compliance Services
Guyana
09.2022 - 09.2022

Certificate - Occupational Safety And Health

Guyana Environmental Health And Safety Foundation
Guyana
07.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies

University of Guyana
Turkeyen
09.2016 - 07.2020

High School Diploma -

Tutorial High School
Georgetown
09.2010 - 07.2015

Skills

Quality Assurance- understanding quality management systems and experience in implementing and maintaining a quality management program, including conducting internal audits and managing non-conformances

Risk Assessment- Ability to conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies

Safety Management- experience in developing and implementing safety programs, including incident reporting and investigation, hazard identification and safety training

Environmental Management- i have a knowledge of environmental regulations and experience in developing and implementing environmental management systems to reduce an organization's environmental impact

Communication- excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization

Leadership- strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire employees to embrace safety and sustainability initiatives and to drive continuous improvement

Collaboration- ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and objectives related to safety, environmental and quality management

Extra - curricular activities

  • Plays multiple musical instruments
  • Youth Group leader
  • Participates in monthly community outreach programs in reaching the needs of those in need (food hampers, hygienic services for the elderly etc).


References

  • Pastor Nimrod Alves

Company : Guyana Conference of Seventh Day Adventist

Tele: 592 6828710



  • Ms Donette Anthony

Company : Citizen Bank Limited

Tele: 592 6372686



Timeline

Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Officer

Newrest Guyana Inc.
09.2024 - Current

Quality Assurance Officer

Beharry Restaurant Holdings Inc.
04.2023 - 07.2024

Certificate - ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems

Guyana Compliance Services
09.2022 - 09.2022

Master of Science - Disaster Risk Management & Climate Governance

University of Structuralia
07.2022 - Current

Certificate - Occupational Safety And Health

Guyana Environmental Health And Safety Foundation
07.2021 - 09.2021

Quality Assurance Assistant

Beharry Restaurant Holdings Inc
02.2021 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies

University of Guyana
09.2016 - 07.2020

High School Diploma -

Tutorial High School
09.2010 - 07.2015

Certificate - Food Defense Awareness For Front-line Employees

Food And Drug Administration (FDA)
05.2001 -

Certificate - Occupational Safety And Health

The Consultative Association of Guyanese Industry Limited
05.2001 -

Certificate - BOSIET With CA-EBS

ODITC/3t Enermech-OPITO
05.2001 -

Certificate - Food Safety For Manger Certification

NEWREST Food Safety For Managers Certification
05.2001 -
Keziah AustinQuality, Health, Safety And Environmental Specialist