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Suhasini D N

Suhasini D N

Bangalore

Summary

Experienced Public Health and Food Safety Auditor with 9 years of professional experience, including 6 years of international work in various countries. Background includes roles as a Public Health Specialist, Food Safety Auditor and Trainer, Senior Quality Assurance Executive, and Food Analyst at Central Lab FSSAI CFTRI Mysore. Proven ability to engage with diverse groups, provide educational support, and develop customized health and safety strategies. Exceptional organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail. Excel in managing multiple projects simultaneously with precision. Committed to continuous professional growth and eager to take on challenging roles to drive meaningful impact on organizational success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Health Officer

Viking Ocean Cruise
07.2022 - 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) program, ensure that: the program 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)- Infection Prevention Control.
  • Potable water bunkering, cross connections and Recreational Water facility checks. Water Analysis, Quarterly water testing for major pathogens and implementing corrective actions.
  • Be familiar with the Public Health regulations and Oceania’s Biosecurity 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
  • Managed more than 350 crew members in operations and senior management officers.
  • Managing calls and emails from shoreside, Port authority and internal communications.

Food Safety Auditor and Trainer

NSURE Pvt Ltd
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • Company Overview: (MALDIVES)
  • Performed client-centered 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 Maldives local government FDA regulations, USFDA SERV Safe, UK, & 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 for employees.
  • 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.
  • Maintained quality inspection records database for each organisation.
  • Evaluated employees' compliance with personal hygiene standards and food industry's Good Manufacturing Practices.

Sr. Quality Assurance Executive (Internal & External Auditing)

Bliss Chocolates India Pvt Ltd
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 (like 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.
04.2016 - 01.2018
  • rVisit 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 for data received from sensory panelist’s.

Project Assistant Level-II - Department of Food Safety Analytical Quality Control Laboratory

Central Food Technology Research Institute
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
  • 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

Masters- MSc - Food Science & Nutrition

University of Mysuru
Mysuru
01.2015

Bachelor of Science -

Bangalore University / Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science
Bengaluru, Karnataka
01.2013

Diploma - Health Inspector/ Public Health

Bangalore Medical College
Bengaluru
01.2013

Skills

  • Experience with Serve Safe Compliance
  • HighField Compliance Knowledge
  • FSSAI Compliance Knowledge
  • HACCP Compliance Knowledge
  • Familiarity with US Public Health Standards- VSP
  • Knowledge of Europe ShipSan Regulations- VSP
  • Knowledge of Canadian Public Health Regulations
  • Australia and New Zealand Biosecurity regulations
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Infectious Disease Management
  • Crisis Management Planning
  • Food Safety Standards Expertise
  • Food quality control

Certification

  • 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]

Languages

English
Kannada
Hindi
Telugu
Tamil

Personal Information

  • Visa Status: US C1D1 visa, Australia and New Zealand visa

Timeline

Public Health Officer

Viking Ocean Cruise
07.2022 - Current

Food Safety Auditor and Trainer

NSURE Pvt Ltd
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

Bachelor of Science -

Bangalore University / Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science

Masters- MSc - Food Science & Nutrition

University of Mysuru

Diploma - Health Inspector/ Public Health

Bangalore Medical College
Suhasini D N