Alexandra Fontaine-picoureix

Biography

Professional Strengths - Strong Leadership, team building & interpersonal skills - Excellent Observational & analytical aptitudes - Ability to work independently, multitask & detail oriented - Advanced understanding of Biological & Chemical Sciences - Bilingual French/English Career Experience During her Master’s research in organic dairy farmshygiene & nutrition, She worked in animal feed manufacturing industry, as a Regulatory Compliance Officer for Biofeed Technology. She achieved the CFIA registration of products, developed formula performance testing and experimental trials. She got promoted to Quality Assurance Manager and implemented food safety & quality management systems (GMP, HACCP and ISO 9001). Having demonstrated an aptitude in regulatory compliance, effective SOP writing skills and experience in food safety/quality, She joined Medina Quality Food Assurance Services in December 2011, as food safety Supervisor for Research & Development. She acquired a broad range of responsibilities such as legislative & scientific compliance, creation of food safety standards, auditing in-flight caterers and Food Manufacturers, food poisoning investigations for airlines (KLM, VAA). She consulted food manufacturers worldwide, observed a wide range of food safety practices, and experienced various quality challenges. She enjoy problem solving, team management and staff training. It is very rewarding to bring a manufacturing operation to a higher level of food safety & quality. Early 2014, She moved to Chilliwack, BC to join the Vantage Foods team as Food Safety/Quality assurance Manager. My main objectives this year have been BRC certification, laboratory accreditation and implementation of in house grinding. She built a solid career in food safety programs, quality assurance management, auditing, GFSI standards, product development and regulatory compliance. Armed with 6 years of experience in the food industry, She will always go the extra mile for a company that inspires her.

Research Interest

Food & Nutrition