EDUCATION
University of West of England
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Public and Environmental Health
Graduated 2014 2.1
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Technical Officer
December 2015 – Present
Environmental Health, Shared Regulatory Services, Bridgend. Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
First point of contact for all Service Requests and complaints
Second Officer during routine food hygiene inspections and conduct alternative enforcement
To enforce the National Food Hygiene Rating Act (Wales) 2013
To design a sampling plan for the Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan Food Safety and Port Health Team
To undertake formal and informal sampling for food hygiene
Alternative enforcement
Train new staff
Keep up to date with new and changing legislation
Foster and uphold relationships with a variety of key public stakeholders including Public Health Wales, Food Standards Agency, Health and Safety Executive, Association of Port Health Authorities and Associated British Ports
Completion of my Professional Practitioner Portfolio
Calibrate and monitor equipment
Food Safety Officer
September 2014 – December 2015
Environmental Health, Vale of Glamorgan Council, Barry
To be first point of contact for all Service Requests
To assist with infectious disease, interview cases and potential cases and assist with all areas during an outbreak
Act as a second Officer during routine food hygiene inspections and conduct alternative enforcement
To enforce the National Food Hygiene Rating Act (Wales) 2013
To provide training and assistance to new and existing businesses
Provide education to members of the public
Assist with large scale events
To design a sampling plan for the Vale of Glamorgan Council to encompass Food Safety, Food Standards, Water sampling and Pollution
To undertake formal and information sampling for food hygiene and food standards
To manage the food sampling budgets, one of £16,000 and one of allocation
Keep up to date with new and changing legislation
Foster and uphold relationships with a variety of key public stakeholders including Public Health Wales, Food Standards Agency, Health and Safety Executive, Association of Port Health Authorities and Associated British Ports
Alternative enforcement
Calibrate and monitor all equipment and order supplies
Maintain and Update the website for Environmental Health
Sampling Officer
May 2004 – September 2014
Environmental Health, Vale of Glamorgan Council, Barry
Assist EHO’s with routine food hygiene inspections and conduct alternative enforcement
Assist with large scale events
To design a sampling plan for the Vale of Glamorgan Council to encompass Food Safety, Food Standards, Water sampling and Pollution
To undertake formal and information sampling for food hygiene, food standards, pollution control and environmental monitoring
To assist with infectious disease outbreaks
Deal with incoming food complaints and service requests
Assist with training and education programmes
To manage the food sampling budgets, one of £20,000 and one of allocation
Calibrate and monitor all equipment and order supplies
Maintain and Update the website for Environmental Health
OTHER EXPERIENCE
I have conducted inspections and sampling visits both as a lone officer or working with a colleague and have dealt with an array of attitudes towards myself, Environmental Health, the Local Authority and the Government as a whole, I have learnt how to stay calm and reasonable under pressure. I worked in the private sector prior to joining the Local Authority so have experience in both worlds and understand the difference between them.
I am a Graduate Member of Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and an Associate Member of Royal Society for Public Health. I have a full driving license.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
I enjoy new challenges. In 2008 I walked the Inca Trail in Peru, I have white water rafted, and have recently learnt to Stand Up Paddle Board and I can also kayak. I enjoy swimming and do it most days. I have recently completed my pool dives and theory PADI scuba diving course and would like to do my open water dives soon. In the future I also hope to learn to sail.
I enjoy travelling and have visited many different countries. In October 2014 I visited Hawaii and travelled alone. I enjoy learning new skills and gaining new qualifications and would enjoy the opportunity to be able to continue my education.
