Barbara Hodgdon

Barbara Hodgdon

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Private Brands QA Integrity Coordinator at ADUSA

  • Education

    • University of Maine

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science - BS Food Science
    • Kansas State University

      2019 - 2020
      Bachelor of Science - BS Food Science & Industry
    • Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs

      2022 - 2024
      Master of Science - MS Food Safety Regulations
  • Experience

    • Hannaford Supermarkets

      Nov 2013 - Jun 2019

      Familiar with both opening and closing shifts. Closed the department, baking the bread for the dinner rush, preparing muffins and donuts for the morning shift, restocking the department, and cleaning the back room. Decorating and writing on cakes and cupcakes. Completed product order in place of the department manager. Familiar with all aspects of each shift in this department. Put away the morning freight, produced cut fruit for customers to purchase, as well as the closing shift. Display changes each week for new sale items. Kept the department well-stocked at all times. Responsible for disposing of expired produce twice a shift, ensuring quality products for the customers.

      • Bakery Associate

        Dec 2017 - Jun 2019
      • Produce Associate

        Nov 2013 - Jun 2019
    • Schlotterbeck & Foss

      May 2019 - Jun 2022

      Backup SQF PractitionerAssist in SQF/FDA auditsConduct annual internal auditWrite & edit SOPsVerify COAsHandle customer complaints, investigations, and CAPAsProofread product labels & specificationsEscort third-party lab techniciansMaintain environmental monitoring program Provide a bridge between QA, R&D, customer service, and the sales team. Create and finalize product specifications and nutrition facts panels for customers prior to commercialization. Provide customers with product information via customer portals. Update and maintain ingredient and recipe database in ESHA Genesis. Ensure compliance with current food labeling laws. Assist with data entry during ERP transition. Create bench-top samples to send to retail customers. Generate nutrition facts panels using ESHA Genesis software for these samples. Familiar with developing formulations for BBQ sauces, fruit preserves and spreads, dessert sauces, aioli, and other cold process sauces, marinades, and various cooking sauces. Produce bench-top samples of various products to be sent to retail customers. Became familiar with ESHA Genesis to generate Nutrition Facts Panels.

      • Quality Assurance Specialist

        Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
      • Document Control Specialist

        Oct 2020 - Aug 2021
      • Research And Development Technician

        Sept 2019 - Oct 2020
      • Research And Development Intern

        May 2019 - Aug 2019
    • Ahold Delhaize USA

      Jun 2022 - now
      Private Brands QA Integrity Tech Coordinator

      Collect food safety and sustainability documents from suppliers in Frozen, Breakfast, and Baking categoriesMaintain databases of documentation for suppliersComplete supplier onboardingReview new items in system

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training

      Association of Food and Drug Officials
      May 2019
    • Advanced Genesis Training

      ESHA Research
      Sept 2020
    • Preventive Controls Qualified Individual

      Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA)
      May 2019
    • Seafood HACCP

      Association of Food and Drug Officials
      May 2019
    • Food Defense 101

      FDA
      Mar 2022
    • Professional Genesis Training

      ESHA Research
      Sept 2020