Oliver K

Food Safety Documentation Specialist

Apr 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 2 mos

Served as a Food Safety Documentation Specialist responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive Food Safety Management System (FSMS) documentation for food manufacturers, processors, distributors, packaging facilities, warehouses, and food service organizations. Worked closely with management teams, quality assurance personnel, and production departments to create customized documentation packages that met industry standards, regulatory requirements, and certification expectations. Key responsibilities included preparing food safety manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), prerequisite programs (PRPs), HACCP plans, hazard analyses, risk assessments, work instructions, process flow diagrams, sanitation procedures, corrective action plans, supplier management programs, traceability procedures, recall programs, internal audit documentation, training records, and compliance monitoring forms. Developed and reviewed documentation in accordance with ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, IFS Food, and BRCGS Food Safety standards to support certification readiness and continuous improvement initiatives. Conducted documentation reviews and gap assessments to identify compliance weaknesses and recommend corrective actions before certification and surveillance audits. Assisted clients in establishing effective food safety controls, record-keeping systems, and operational procedures that aligned with both customer requirements and regulatory expectations. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure documentation accurately reflected production processes, food safety risks, and quality management objectives. Successfully contributed to multiple certification preparation projects, helping organizations improve audit readiness, strengthen food safety culture, reduce non-conformities, and achieve compliance with internationally recognized food safety standards.

Regulatory Compliance and Business Documentation Consultant

Feb 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 4 mos

As a Regulatory Compliance and Business Documentation Consultant, I assist startups, small businesses, manufacturers, food processing companies, wholesalers, retailers, and eCommerce sellers with regulatory compliance, business registration, food safety documentation, and local SEO solutions. My responsibilities include preparing and reviewing compliance documentation, conducting regulatory research, and helping clients meet federal, state, and industry-specific requirements. I have successfully supported businesses with sales tax permit registrations, resale certificate applications, business licensing requirements, and state tax compliance procedures across multiple jurisdictions in the United States. In addition, I help companies navigate EPA regulatory requirements by assisting with EPA establishment number registrations, compliance filings, document preparation, and regulatory submissions. My expertise also extends to food safety management systems, where I develop and customize documentation packages aligned with ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, IFS, and BRC standards. These projects include food safety manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), HACCP plans, risk assessments, process flow diagrams, work instructions, corrective action procedures, and internal audit documentation designed to support certification readiness and operational compliance. Beyond compliance consulting, I provide local SEO citation building and directory submission services that help businesses improve local search visibility, strengthen online presence, and enhance brand credibility. I have worked with clients across various industries to create accurate business listings, maintain NAP consistency, and increase exposure through authoritative directories and citation sources.