Shantana Simmon

Experience

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  UC Davis

  Aug 1999 - Nov 2002

  Post Graduate Researcher

  Food Safety Educator/Laboratory Manager, Department of Vegetable Crops at University of California - Davis, August 1999 – November 2002. Managed multi-faceted agricultural Food Safety program that integrated scientific research with recommendation-development and training, with emphasis on water quality and agricultural food handling. Successfully developed training materials, guidance documents and recommendations for wide variety of audiences including scientists, farmers (including migrant workers), Extension agents and consumers. Research duties included laboratory and experiment design duties, as well as management responsibilities such as supervising staff of six technicians and assistants, development of safety procedures, cost-control and inventory maintenance. Developed and published a multi-media resource of Good Agricultural Practices. Frequent independent travel related to research, educational and outreach sites. Show less

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  Raley's

  Nov 2002 - Jul 2004

  Regional Food Safety Specialist

  Food Safety inspection, training, and support responsibilities in 35 grocery stores, as well as the company’s Central Production Bakery. • Diligent evaluation of food safety issues surrounding water quality, food handling, food sourcing and processing in retail and manufacturing environments• Extensive experience with FDA Food Code (2009) and GMP audits, including federally-mandated manufacturing inspections• Extensive training and presentation duties• Development and presentation to Board of Directors of food safety performance metrics for entire company, including claim-cost management• Development and implementation of retail food allergen protection program• Exceptional crisis management, coordination and delegation skills in situations of product recall, power-outage, equipment failure, as well as other emergencies. • Frequent overnight travel to deliver training, conduct inspections, and build relationships Show less

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  Jackson County Health Department

  Aug 2004 - Mar 2007

  County Health Inspector

  Inspection, enforcement and crisis management responsibilities for 95 food facilities and 13 swimming pools. • Executed state-mandated evaluation of food safety issues surrounding food handling, processing and water quality in retails establishments • Developed and delivered monthly 4-hour food safety course for area restaurant workers. • Strong skills in scientific literacy and comprehensive understanding of public health systems. • Exceptional conflict resolution skills• Assisted in facility plan review and HACCP review• Frequent local travel to conduct inspections, assist in crisis management, and build relationships Show less

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  My People Office Assistance

  Apr 2007 - Apr 2013

  Sales Director and Project Manager

  Directs and develops permission marketing strategies for several national organizations, as well as local businesses. Manages staff of 6-9. Manages databases and directs customer service for company’s largest clients. • Developed and executed marketing strategy for 37-year-old construction firm, achieved 33% sales growth in a declining local industry• Developed marketing and growth strategy for several local small businesses, achieved average growth of 200% annually• Manages annual Strategic Planning meeting for growing national 501c3 organization. Directs execution of 1-year and 5-year plan.• Achieved 97% membership growth over 1 year for medium-sized 501c3 organization• Develops and manages databases for 2 national organizations with a total membership of 15,000+• Manages staff of 6-9 Show less

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  Liberty Mutual Insurance

  May 2013 - Jun 2015

  Insurance Advisor

  At Liberty Mutual, we are committed to offering affordable insurance programs to help you lead a safer, more secure life. Email me or give me a call to discuss an insurance plan that can be tailored to your life style as well as to your budget. I look forward to working with you on your personal Auto, Home, and Life insurance! Specialties:Personal Lines of Auto, Home, Renters, Condo, Recreational Vehicles, Life Insurance and Annuities. I also specialize in bringing our Group Savings Plus, Auto, Home and Life Insurance program to your business and associations as an added voluntary benefit. Show less

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  Shinberg Insurance Agency

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2017

  Insurance Advisor

  I help our clients connect with insurance coverage for their business and employees that is the best fit for them. I dedicate every day to giving each client the time it takes to uncover what they really need, and how to make it most affordable.

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  ASK

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

  Busines Development Manager

  Every day, I get to help successful businesses secure their IT systems. With the help of our meticulous technical team, we improve the health of their business IT environment and actively protect against cyber-threats.With all of the various threats to a company's system, security must be continually revisited. Threats to a company's IT system are increasing in frequency and complexity. ASK gives businesses the capability to have the constant live-monitoring that a strong security plan requires.How would it impact your company if you came into work tomorrow and were unable to access all of your files because they were locked? What would happen if your biggest competitor obtained all of your customers' information? These are questions that ASK helps you to have a plan for. Show less

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  Robert Half

  Jul 2019 - Apr 2023

  Robert Half is the world’s leading staffing service specializing in the placement of highly skilled officeand administrative support professionals, ranging from executive and administrative assistants toreceptionists and customer service representatives. Robert Half serves businesses and job seekers from more than 300 locations worldwide.Robert Half has once again been named to FORTUNE’s “World’s Most Admired Companies®” list, ranking first in our industry. (February 2019)

  • Administrative & Customer Service Practice Director

    Dec 2019 - Apr 2023

  • Staffing Manager

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
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  Health Management Associates

  May 2023 - now

  Proposal Evaluation Manager

  I help the consulting teams at HMA make wise decisions about which proposal opportunities to pursue by guiding conversation, providing competitive intelligence, and sharing other data points that can impact winnability.