Suhasini D N
Food Safety & Public Health Professional
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
To serve the organization to my fullest capabilities as a food safety auditor and continue to enhance my interpersonal skills and take up challenging assignments. Professional food safety experience for 8 years in various roles as currently as Public Health, food safety auditor and trainer, Sr quality assurance executive, and food analyst at central lab FSSAI CFTRI Mysore. Enjoy working with public and diverse populations. Skilled at educating customers and recommending the best options that meet their short-term and long-term needs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Public Health Officer
Viking Ocean Cruise
Basel
7 2022 - Current
- Conduct audits and inspections in all departments and outlets on board, and communicate identified deficiencies to the process owner as required
- In terms of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme, ensure that: the programme is in effect and functional for the vessel; a central point of record collection is maintained
- As head of the Response Team, manage and control the Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)
- Potable water bunkering, cross connections and Recreational Water facility checks
- Water Analysis and Quarterly water testing
- Be familiar with the Public Health regulations of the individual countries/regions that the vessel sails in and advise all departments accordingly
- In conjunction with all relevant Department Heads, conduct Public Health and Sanitation Training for all
- Monitor and audit relevant Public Health records and retain all records that the Public Health Officer is responsible for, coordinating routine and unannounced onboard inspection events
- Periodically verify the proper storage of chemicals onboard and check all chemical stores
- Establish a cleaning schedule for food handling areas and verify its functionality
- Inspect shoreside facilities that provide onsite-cooked food to Guests
- Such inspection can occur in the following instances: at the discretion of the Public Health Superintendent; at the beginning of itineraries/seasons; in response to Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) symptoms among passengers who have attended certain tours; or by suspicion based on previous observations by tour escorts.
Food Safety Auditor and Trainer
NSURE Pvt Ltd (MALDIVES)
Male
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Performed client-centred and brand-specific quality evaluations reaching beyond the food stream into hospitality service, workplace safety, and workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations
- The audit is done based on the USFDA SERV Safe, UK, and EU Highfield Standards
- Journeying to different resorts or Maldives businesses for services - auditing, training, or food and water sample collection
- Pre-opening audit, HACCP audit, guidance in making SOPs, and food safety manuals
- Supplier Audit and Hygienic Screening
- Training conducted on SERVSafe food handler Level 1 & 2, Highfield Food Safety Level 1 & 2, Highfield Health and Safety, Allergen's training, workplace safety training, and education programmes
- Helping resorts to qualify their Food safety certifications and re-certification audit from a third party and certification organisations.
Sr. Quality Assurance Executive (Internal & External Auditing)
Bliss Chocolates India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Raw materials Quality inspection while receiving from vendors & Issue to Production
- QA checks for raw material (Receiving all raw materials according to set parameters & specifications)
- Assuring the quality and sensory of final products of clients
- (Starbucks, TATA cha, Big basket, Chai point, etc)
- Providing Training to new workers on GMP/GHP, Food safety & Policies to all Smoor employees at lounges
- Closing of the Non-conformities after corrective action and preventive action plan (CAPA)
- SOP making for all the lounges equipment
- Implementation of hygiene standards of FSSAI for the lounges
- Shelf-life studies of fresh and preserved products.
Food Safety Auditor& Sensory Evaluator
EQUINOX Labs India Pvt Ltd.
Bengaluru
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Visit food manufacturing sites or outlets; Perform food audits as per the instructions and procedures stated by the Department of Food Safety and Standards of India [FSSAI]
- And make a detailed report
- Internal auditor was responsible for auditing various departments every month and highlighting non-conformities, issues related to food safety, and scope of improvement
- Conducting Training for the employees on personal hygiene, GMP, and HACCP
- Conducting GAP audits for manufacturing sites
- Evaluating vendor performance to ensure supply of quality material
- Sensory Evaluator at (HUL- Hindustan Unilever Limited)
- Trained sensory evaluator
- Training sensory panelists from basic tastes
- Evaluating the variations obtained from the panelists
- Making web graph reports.
Project Assistant Level-II - Department of Food Safety Analytical Quality Control Laboratory
Central Food Technology Research Institute
Mysuru
12.2015 - 03.2016
- Detecting adulteration in confectionary samples by qualitative and quantitative test methods
- Following the FSSAI parameters for detecting benzoic acid, sulfur dioxide, food additives like colors, and artificial sweetener detection by HPLC method, alcoholic distillation, uric acid estimation, salt estimation, and acidity estimation
- Milk adulteration detection techniques
- (FSSAI)
- Proximate analysis of food
- (Moisture, carbohydrates, protein, crude fiber, dietary fiber, ash, acid-soluble ash, reducing sugar, and fat)
- CSIR 800 training and survey of food street vendors in Mysore, about FSSAI license and Hygiene and sanitation regarding the serving of food
- Developing tech cart shops for street food vendors with all the hygiene facilities implemented to ensure food served is hygienic and safe.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Performed work according to project schedules and established quality standards.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in all project documentation, ensuring consistency and clarity throughout the lifecycle of projects.
- Researched and analyzed data to support project-related decisions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Karnataka Paramedical Board / Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute
Bengaluru 10.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science -
Bangalore University / Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science
Bengaluru 06.2010 - 05.2013
M.Sc - Food Science and Nutrition, First -
University of Mysore / Manasagangotri
Mysuru 07.2013 - 08.2015
Skills
Extensive knowledge of US Serve Safe and UK Highfield regulations and laws concerning food safety and sanitation Firm knowledge of FSSAI laws and HACCP principles
US Public Health, Europe Shipsan and Canadian Public Health
Good research and writing skills
Conduct audits for a second & third party, HACCP, GAP, and GMP
Sound understanding of microbiology and food-borne illnesses
Strong analytical and detail-focused
Disease Control
Outbreak investigation
Environmental Health Monitoring
Quantitative Research
Workplace Safety Regulations
Emergency Preparedness
Goal Setting
Prevention strategies
Problem-Solving
Certifications
- BRCGS Food Safety Issue 8 Lead Auditor
- FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food
- Certified USFDA SERV Safe Food Protection Manager Level 3
- Certified ISO 22000:2005 FSMS Lead Food Safety Auditor
- STCW Basic Safety Training 2010
Accomplishments
- Publication: Book chapter- Suhasini D.N., Jamuna Prakash, Madhava Naidu M., Medicinal properties and food uses of Madhuca longifolia: A review, In Natural products in food prospects and application, Ed: Jayahta Kumar Patra, Saktikant Rath, Rasu Jayabalan, Published by: Studium Press LIC, USA, 2016, 1-26
- Award- Cash prize: LATE DR. S.G SRIKANTAIAH University of Mysore [Highest score in Community Nutrition]
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/06/1991
Declarations
I hereby declare that the information given in my Curriculum Vitae is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Food Safety Auditor and Trainer
NSURE Pvt Ltd (MALDIVES)
07.2019 - 06.2022
Sr. Quality Assurance Executive (Internal & External Auditing)
Bliss Chocolates India Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - 05.2019
Food Safety Auditor& Sensory Evaluator
EQUINOX Labs India Pvt Ltd.
04.2016 - 01.2018
Project Assistant Level-II - Department of Food Safety Analytical Quality Control Laboratory
Central Food Technology Research Institute
12.2015 - 03.2016
M.Sc - Food Science and Nutrition, First -
University of Mysore / Manasagangotri
07.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science -
Bangalore University / Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science
06.2010 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Karnataka Paramedical Board / Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute
10.2009 - 01.2013
Public Health Officer
Viking Ocean Cruise
7 2022 - Current