Eric Allen

Quality assurance Associate with excellent commitment to safety standards and regulations. Able to work in fast-paced environments with high attention to detail and safety. Critical thinker with the ability to identify problems and troubleshoot solutions to on-site challenges while demonstrating a high level of self-initiative.

Quality Control Inspector at Ferrara Candy Company (2023-11 – 2024-04)

• Performed quality control of all candy products by obtaining samples and testing products in the lab.
• Used various testing equipment to measure the appropriate levels of Ph, starch, color, and flavoring and to ensure these metrics met all standard specifications.
• Communicated effectively with a team of up to 5 people to cover and test multiple areas of the building at various stages of candy production.
• Alerted supervisors and team leads when issues arose during testing to identify the correct plan of action to correct issues found.

Assistant Supervisor at OSI Industries (2020-04 – 2023-11)

• Assisted in managing and leading a team of up to 15 people to produce various food items on an assembly line.
• Performed quality control of the assembly line by verifying that all team members complied with company standards and were producing to the level of quality that was expected according to client specifications.
• Monitored emails and verified lab results of products that were approved to be shipped or received based on these results.
• Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues by completing daily write ups of performance and communicated to individuals to correct behavior.
• Coordinated and maintained physical condition of warehouse and equipment, routinely assessing each for needed repairs, updates or replacements.

Quality Assurance Analyst at Dabecca Natural Foods (2012-01 – 2020-04)

• Led and worked with a team of up to 7 people to ensure quality assurance of all meat products met specifications of the clients.
• Tested quality assurance to ensure that temperatures and seals of products met standards and when there were issues, followed protocols to correct issues.
• Checked the work areas for ammonia leaks and ensured that air quality standards were met and when ammonia levels were high, executed on an evacuation plan to ensure the safety of staff was maintained.
• Crafted quality control tests to analyze data for process improvement initiatives.
• Promoted company in maintaining a work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration and teamwork.

Certificate of Achievement in Personal and Professional Development – Cara Chicago (2024)

High School Diploma – Austin Academy