Alik Browning
Jackson
Summary
Self-assured individual trained to be a focused retail food safety compliance specialist, bringing more than 5 years of experience in food safety and public health related issues. Determined to exceed expectations and promote developed skills in quality control investigations. Hardworking and driven with superior organizational and analytical skills combined with unparalleled dedication to research excellence. Skilled in conceptualization, design and implementation of food science research projects. Also a biology educator with proven track record of effectively delivering comprehensive biology instruction and fostering engaging learning environment. Recognized for strong collaboration skills and commitment to achieving educational outcomes through teamwork and flexibility. Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development and student mentorship, ensuring academic success and growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Biology
Gordon State College
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared online lectures and videos for remote learning.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans, structured for online courses, that aligned with established curriculum guidelines and learning objectives.
- Consistently adapted instruction methods based on student feedback promoting continuous improvement of teaching effectiveness.
- Supported student success by providing timely academic assistance during office hours and maintaining consistent communication throughout the semester.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lectures that connected theoretical concepts to practical applications.
- Maintained open communication channels with students, addressing concerns and answering questions to support their educational journey.
- Promoted a supportive learning environment by fostering positive relationships between students and encouraging peer collaboration.
- Utilized innovative teaching techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring accessibility and comprehension for all students.
- Enhanced student understanding of complex biological concepts by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
Agricultural Compliance Specialist II
Georgia Department Of Agriculture
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored food safety implementations in firms to verify compliance with state and federal standards.
- Supported team by pitching in to complete special projects to improve communication between firms/businesses, updating new hire trainings, and coordinating meetings to maintain positive relationships between both firms and inspectors.
- Performed quality control inspections to uncover cross-contamination and other food safety related issues.
- Assisted with updating training protocols through collaborating with various employees from different departments.
- Maintained current knowledge of inspection procedures along with documentation requirements, food safety procedures, internal policies and regulations.
- Served as subject matter expert by advising firms and owners, while working directly with external agencies throughout audits or to remedy compliance issues.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations.
- Updated and maintained compliance databases.
- Tracked all compliance activities through proper documentation.
- Reviewed, revised and updated compliance documents and procedures to confirm continual compliance with applicable food safety guidelines.
- Identified, investigated and documented compliance violations and recommended corrective measures.
- Performed regular inspections of production lines to guarantee sanitary environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices regarding labeling and packaging.
- Facilitated cost reduction through product improvements.
- Packaged and sent Risk-Based and NARMS product samples to clients and outside laboratories for testing and evaluation.
Graduate Research Assistant
West Virginia University
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Gathered, organized and entered data into JMP, Excel, R, and SPSS.
- Developed instruments to collect data, including experimental documentation and survey questions.
- Designed and conducted experiments, collected data and maintained results databases.
- Prepared summaries of research data for use in high-level meetings and presentations.
- Contributed to professionally-written scientific paper for publication.
- Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
- Maintained and calibrated equipment for precision and accuracy.
- Met regularly with research team to identify issues and maintain study alignment with objectives.
- Partnered with research team to strategize research and develop specific plans.
- Coordinated materials for my thesis research, "The Effects of Temperature and Salt Concentration for Thermal Inactivation of Salmonella in Moisture Enhanced Ground Chicken Patties".
- Presented results to field experts at IAFP 2022.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Conducted independent or supporting research on range of topics, following correct protocols for study integrity.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to better understand research topics and prepare for studies.
- Input and modeled data to generate reports and charts for research stakeholders.
- Compiled and synthesized data to identify larger trends and research patterns impacting area of study.
- Used advanced statistical approaches and software tools to analyze data and test hypotheses.
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
West Virginia University
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided individual and group instruction to tailor teaching approaches to different student needs.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
- Mentored and advised students to focus on academics and explore career paths and opportunities.
- Developed and graded exams and assessments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Collaborated with staff in curriculum reviews to improve course and program offerings.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to improve teaching and learning by sharing resources and best practices.
- Assessed student learning to evaluate teaching method success and make necessary adjustments.
- Helped students develop diligent study habits and strategies to achieve successful outcomes.
- Offered support for online and distance learning to provide instruction for students unable to attend classes in person.
- Kept accurate records of student performance to track student progress and provide feedback on performance.
- Assisted with development and implementation of new course materials to enhance learning experience.
- Monitored student progress to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Created and maintained course websites and materials to provide students with easy access to course materials and resources.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
- Devised and implemented strategies for engaging students in class discussions.
- Supervised research projects and student organizations, providing guidance to enhance learning outcomes.
- Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance to students.
Student Research Lab Assistant
University of Georgia
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
College Math and Science Tutor
Gordon State College
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Encouraged students to explore new study and calculation methods to promote accountability and accommodation of individual needs.
- Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help kids thrive and learn.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Administered and evaluated math assessments to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition And Food Sciences
West Virginia University
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Gordon State College
05.2021
High School Diploma -
Jackson High School
05.2016
Skills
- Data Organization & Collection
- Administrative Support
- Preparing Samples and Specimens
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Statistical Analytics
- Effective Communication
- Special Projects
- Compliance Knowledge
- Facility Oversight
- Regulatory Standards
- Risk Management Strategies
- Data Integrity
Websites
Accomplishments
- Outdoor Adventure Club at West Virginia University - Joined September 6th, 2021
- Graduate Women Advocating Science (Joined September 9th, 2021) - GWAS is composed of women graduate students in graduate-level education at the Health Sciences Center at West Virginia University. This group brings together all women to establish connections with one another outside of the classroom and laboratory setting. Students in this group have opportunities for professional development through a series of workshops and seminars geared towards empowering female graduate students early on in their careers. Outreach is also a primary goal, with efforts directed toward helping young girls and women in the local community.
Additional Information
- AWARDS , HOPE Scholarship 2016-May 2021 Georgia Foundation Scholarship 2019- May 2021
Certification
- FD215 - Managing Retail Food Safety Training - January 2024
- FD218 - Risk-Based Instruction Methods in Retail - July 2024
- FDA35: Basic Food Law - May 2023
- FDA38: Beginning an Inspection - May 2023
- FDA 39: Issues and Observations - May 2023
- FDA 22: Evidence and Proof - May 2023
- MIC14: Food Micro Control - May 2023
- FDA01: FDA Jurisdictions - May 2023
- FDA02: Prohibited Actions - May 2023
- FDA03: Judicial Actions - June 2023
- FDA04: Criminal Acts Violations - July 2023
- FDA05: Imports and Exports - July 2023
- FDA45: Food Labeling - July 2023
- FDA36: Public Health Principles - July 2023
- EHS02: Active Listening Skills - August 2023
- MIC01: Overview of Micro - August 2023
- MIC02: Gram-Negative Rods - August 2023
- MIC03: Gram-Positive Rods and Cocci - August 2023
- MIC04: Foodborne Viruses - August 2023
- MIC05: Foodborne Parasites - November 2023
- MIC06: Controlling Growth Factors - November 2023
- MIC07: Refrigeration and Freezing - November 2023
- MIC08: Thermal Processing - November 2023
- MIC09: Control by Pasteurization - November 2023
- MIC10: Control by Retorting - December 2023
- MIC11: Tech-Based Food Processes - December 2023
- MIC12: Natural Toxins - December 2023
- MIC13: Aseptic Sampling - December 2023
- MIC15: Cleaning and Sanitizing - December 2023
- FI01: Collecting Surveillance Data - December 2023
- FI02: Beginning an Investigation - December 2023
- FI03: Expanding the Investigation - December 2023
- FI04: Food Hazard Review - December 2023
- FI06: Final Report - December 2023
- FDA16: Overview of HAACP - December 2023
- FDA17: Prerequisite Programs - December 2023
- FDA18: The Principles - December 2023
- TI01: Traceback Introduction - December 2023
- TI02: Point of Service Investigations - December 2023
- TI03: Traceback Investigations 3 - December 2023
- TI04: Traceback of Eggs - January 2024
- TI05: Concluding the Investigation - January 2024
- MIC16: Micro Mid-Series Exam - February 2024
- FD112W100 Food Code - February 2024
Timeline
Adjunct Professor of Biology
Gordon State College
01.2024 - Current
Agricultural Compliance Specialist II
Georgia Department Of Agriculture
05.2023 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
West Virginia University
08.2021 - 11.2022
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
West Virginia University
08.2021 - 12.2021
Student Research Lab Assistant
University of Georgia
01.2019 - 08.2021
College Math and Science Tutor
Gordon State College
08.2016 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Gordon State College
High School Diploma -
Jackson High School
- FD215 - Managing Retail Food Safety Training - January 2024
- FD218 - Risk-Based Instruction Methods in Retail - July 2024
- FDA35: Basic Food Law - May 2023
- FDA38: Beginning an Inspection - May 2023
- FDA 39: Issues and Observations - May 2023
- FDA 22: Evidence and Proof - May 2023
- MIC14: Food Micro Control - May 2023
- FDA01: FDA Jurisdictions - May 2023
- FDA02: Prohibited Actions - May 2023
- FDA03: Judicial Actions - June 2023
- FDA04: Criminal Acts Violations - July 2023
- FDA05: Imports and Exports - July 2023
- FDA45: Food Labeling - July 2023
- FDA36: Public Health Principles - July 2023
- EHS02: Active Listening Skills - August 2023
- MIC01: Overview of Micro - August 2023
- MIC02: Gram-Negative Rods - August 2023
- MIC03: Gram-Positive Rods and Cocci - August 2023
- MIC04: Foodborne Viruses - August 2023
- MIC05: Foodborne Parasites - November 2023
- MIC06: Controlling Growth Factors - November 2023
- MIC07: Refrigeration and Freezing - November 2023
- MIC08: Thermal Processing - November 2023
- MIC09: Control by Pasteurization - November 2023
- MIC10: Control by Retorting - December 2023
- MIC11: Tech-Based Food Processes - December 2023
- MIC12: Natural Toxins - December 2023
- MIC13: Aseptic Sampling - December 2023
- MIC15: Cleaning and Sanitizing - December 2023
- FI01: Collecting Surveillance Data - December 2023
- FI02: Beginning an Investigation - December 2023
- FI03: Expanding the Investigation - December 2023
- FI04: Food Hazard Review - December 2023
- FI06: Final Report - December 2023
- FDA16: Overview of HAACP - December 2023
- FDA17: Prerequisite Programs - December 2023
- FDA18: The Principles - December 2023
- TI01: Traceback Introduction - December 2023
- TI02: Point of Service Investigations - December 2023
- TI03: Traceback Investigations 3 - December 2023
- TI04: Traceback of Eggs - January 2024
- TI05: Concluding the Investigation - January 2024
- MIC16: Micro Mid-Series Exam - February 2024
- FD112W100 Food Code - February 2024
Master of Science - Nutrition And Food Sciences
West Virginia University
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