Timothy Duff
Tolleson
Summary
Adaptable and driven Quality Assurance lead with 5 years of experience in RTE environment with an expertise in environmental monitoring and pre-operational inspection verification. Equipped with strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn, enjoying contributing not only to personal growth but also to the company as a whole.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Lead
SK Food Group
12.2024 - Current
- Duties included overseeing pre-operations inspection of high, mid, and low care areas,
- Identifying and communicating quality or equipment failure issues to Production and Maintenance Leadership,
- Review and sign off of all documents submitted in Safety Chain,
- Initiating supplier defect notifications and active NC notifications for components not conforming to established standards,
- Acting as liaison to USDA inspectors regarding pre-operations inspection and export product inspection and performing export pre-final inspection,
- Supplying USDA inspectors with documentation requested for review,
- Uploading labels to over wrapper and packaging printers
- Onboarding of and providing leadership and support for Food Safety Coordinators and QA Technicians,
- Creating daily schedules for QA Technicians, and supporting QA Supervisor and Manager as needed.
- Assisted in onboarding offsite QA Supervisors and Food Safety Coordinator of sister plants.
- Providing support for customer product launches in sister plants.
Food Safety Coordinator
SK Food Group
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Duties include all environment and finished good sampling, investigation of foreign material and potential listeria contamination, calibration of all scales and thermometers, monthly inspection of all machinery and equipment in the plant for damage leading to potential foreign material contamination, ensuring all associates adhere to all GMP policies, and providing guidance and leadership to all QA Techs.
QA Tech 2
SK Food Group
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Duties include all QA Tech 1 duties
- Training new associates
- Setting metal detectors,
- Collection of environmental swabbing samples,
- verification of scale and thermometer calibration.
QA Tech 1
SK Food Group
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Duties include data collection and entry, monitoring critical control points, verification of food safety and operational sanitation systems, ensuring accurately produced finished goods and packaged product and effective communication with all departments regarding food safety and quality.
Production associate
Aime Aguilar
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Duties include mixing batch recipes for production, accurately slicing meats and cheeses, assembly of finished goods.
Temporary labor
Focus Staffing
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Duties include mixing batch recipes for production, accurately slicing meats and cheeses, assembly of finished goods.
Prep cook, Grill cook
Café Rio
03.2017 - 07.2020
- Duties include accurately following recipes, preparing cold sauces, chopping and preparing ingredients, cooking beef, chicken, and fish.
Compression lead, Shipping lead
GT Ventures
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Duties include oversight of compression and shipping associates, ensuring proper packaging of products, ensuring orders were accurately filled and shipped in a timely manner.
Mechanic
America Automotriz
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Duties include diagnosis and repair of automobiles.
Pet Guardian
Pete & Mac's Pet Resort
04.2010 - 03.2014
- Duties include short and long term care of dogs and cats, including feeding, medicating, bathing and overseeing large groups of small and large dogs in a daycare setting.
Musician
Vonzeles LLC.
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Duties include writing, recording, and performing music.
Mechanic
Toyota of Escondido
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Duties include diagnosis and repair of automobiles.
Server/Bartender/Host
The Remington Club
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Duties include serving meals, preparing and serving alcoholic beverages, overseeing the serving staff, ensuring consistent quality of service.
Education
10th Grade Completed - G.E.D obtained
St. Mary's High
Calgary, CanadaSome automotive and music courses completed
Palomar College
San Marcos, CAundefined
Toyota online technician training
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French, with an eye for detail
- Extremely productive in a high volume, high stress, environment
- Self-starter with an independent can do attitude
- Able to learn quickly and calmly in high stress environment
- Excellent mechanical/problem solving abilities
- HACCP certification acquired 2025-11-11
Certification
HACCP certified
Languages
English
French
Timeline
QA Lead
SK Food Group
12.2024 - Current
Food Safety Coordinator
SK Food Group
09.2022 - 11.2024
QA Tech 2
SK Food Group
06.2022 - 09.2022
QA Tech 1
SK Food Group
05.2021 - 06.2022
Production associate
Aime Aguilar
09.2020 - 05.2021
Temporary labor
Focus Staffing
08.2020 - 09.2020
Prep cook, Grill cook
Café Rio
03.2017 - 07.2020
Compression lead, Shipping lead
GT Ventures
11.2015 - 10.2016
Mechanic
America Automotriz
01.2011 - 12.2014
Pet Guardian
Pete & Mac's Pet Resort
04.2010 - 03.2014
Musician
Vonzeles LLC.
01.2005 - 01.2010
Mechanic
Toyota of Escondido
01.2003 - 12.2004
Server/Bartender/Host
The Remington Club
01.2001 - 01.2003
Some automotive and music courses completed
Palomar College
undefined
Toyota online technician training
10th Grade Completed - G.E.D obtained
St. Mary's High