Amanda Castelda

Amanda Castelda

Regional Compliance Manager, Americas

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sr Technical Specialist, RSPO, Natural Resources Division at SCS Global Services

  • Education

    • University of North Carolina at Greensboro

      2006 - 2009
      Master of Science Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies
    • University of North Carolina at Greensboro

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor of Science Textile Design and Marketing
  • Experience

    • Avery Dennison

      Mar 2010 - Sept 2017
      Regional Compliance Manager, Americas

      Lead and drive compliance management programs in the areas of social responsibility, product safety, and sustainable paper certifications. Develop and implement policies and procedures to meet legislative, internal, and certification standards, as well as customer requirements such as Restricted Substances and Code of Conduct guidelines.

    • AFC Consulting, LLC

      Sept 2017 - Dec 2023
      Owner

      Owner of a compliance and sustainability firm based on nearly two decades of industry experience. As a consultant, applied knowledge, research, and best practices to help organizations successfully understand, implement, and audit industry, customer, and regulatory standards.

    • SCS Global Services

      Oct 2021 - now
      Sr Technical Specialist, RSPO

      Support the Operations Manager in program administration, training, and audit performance. Manage audit operations of the NAEO (North America, Europe, Oceania) region. Interpret and implement RSPO standards, quality control of audits, prompt and professional support to field auditors, clients, international affiliates, and colleagues. Establish interpretations of standard requirements and effectively communicate with clients and auditors in a fast-paced environment. Monitor changes that may impact certification of clients as well as accreditation of the certifying body. Inform clients and train auditors on updates to policies, procedures and requirements. Conduct field audits for RSPO domestic and international clients, and witness/training audits. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Forest Stewardship Council® Chain of Custody Lead Auditor

      Rainforest Alliance
      Sept 2017
    • RSPO Supply Chain Certification Lead Auditor

      CHECKMARK TRAINING
      Oct 2020
    • RSPO SCCS Lead Auditor

      SCS Global Services
      Jan 2021
    • SA8000 Introduction & Auditor Training

      Social Accountability International
      Feb 2021
    • ISO 9001 Lead Auditor - Quality Certification

      DEKRA North America
      Jan 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Trail Angel

      Issued by FRIENDS OF THE MOUNTAINS TO SEA on Jan 2021
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