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Thomas P. Lopez

Thomas P. Lopez

Microbiology Manager QA

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Director of Quality Assurance at I.D.E.A. Food Industry Consultants

  • Education

    • National Association of Underwater Instructors

      2014 - 2014
      Certification/County authority qualification Nitrox Helicopter elevated drop- swift water rescue, 06-14 Naui Resue Diver

    • Los Angeles Culinary Institute

      1973 - 1975
      Diploma - Professional Culinary American Cuisine

    • Arizona State University

      1976 - 1980
      BS Microbiology/Finance

      Activities and Societies: Worked my way through College as a surgical scrub technician in Phoenix Hospitals. Post Graduate studies in Epidemiology focusing on Reyes Syndrome. Published review of current research and epidemiological implications in the "Journal of School Health" 1982 under Thomas P. Lopez, Arizona State University.

    • University of Munich

      1993 - 1994
      Associates Degree German Aseptic Technology NA

  • Experience

    • Ross Laboratories - Division of Abbott Pharmaceutical

      Jan 1985 - Jan 1990
      Microbiology Manager QA

    • Ultra Products LLC

      Jan 1990 - Jan 2000
      Director Quality Assurance/UHT Aseptic Dairy Processing

    • Lopez and Associates

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2007
      Food Safety Consultant - Food Service/ Restaurant Industry

    • SK Foods

      Mar 2007 - Nov 2009
      Regional Quality Assurance Manager

    • HP Hood LLC

      Nov 2009 - Apr 2011
      Assistant Director of Quality Assurance/UHT Dairy Processing

    • International Flavors and Fragrances Inc.

      Apr 2011 - Oct 2013
      Global Director of Food Safety and Product Risk Management/ Corporate FSMA Representative

    • I.D.E.A. Food Industry Consultants

      Aug 2013 - May 2015
      Senior Consultant International/Domestic Food Safety and Quality

    • Cacique, Inc.

      May 2015 - Oct 2015
      Director of Quality Systems and Food Safety (contract position)

    • I.D.E.A Food Industry Consultants

      Oct 2015 - now
      Senior Consultant International/Domestic Food Safety and Quality

      Most recently executed a project within a domestic Kettle cook operation developing quality and food safety processes in conjunction with the customer's Director of Quality. Products included sauces, soups, beans, and various commercial frozen products intended for food service use.

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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer sports development and team building

      Issued by Boys and Girls Clubs of America
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