Amanda Ates

Amanda Ates has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles.

Starting from 2001, Amanda worked at Maxxim Medical as a Quality Control/Regulatory Affairs Coordinator. Amanda handled tasks such as requesting credits for rejected raw materials, responding to customer complaints, and managing controlled documents and specifications. Amanda also served as an Import Export Coordinator and handled purchasing responsibilities.

In 2006, Amanda joined Mississippi State University as a Research Technician and Teaching Assistant in Microbiology Research. Amanda designed research protocols, conducted experiments, analyzed data, and reported findings.

From 2015 to 2019, Amanda worked at Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. as a Compliance Manager. Amanda'sresponsibilities included leading food safety and employee safety programs, maintaining accurate records for audits, identifying trends to improve procedures, and promoting safety practices.

In 2020, Amanda joined NexRep, LLC as a Quality Specialist. In this role, they encouraged performance improvements, analyzed data to identify issues, and reported findings to leadership and clients.

Currently, they are working at PolicyCo as a Compliance Analyst starting in December 2021.

Overall, Amanda has a strong background in compliance, quality control, research, and analysis across various industries.

Amanda Ates began their education at East Mississippi Community College, where they earned an Associate's degree in Office Systems Technology from 1999 to 2002. Amanda then went on to pursue their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree at Mississippi State University from 2007 to 2015. Amanda'sfield of study during their time at Mississippi State University was Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing on Biological Science and Poultry Science.

In addition to their formal education, Amanda has obtained several certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. Amanda completed the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate through Coursera in December 2021. In December 2018, they completed the Certified HACCP Training Course on Concepts for Safe Food Manufacturing offered by the Food Safety and Quality Systems LLC. Furthermore, Amanda became an SQF Practitioner through the SQF Institute in August 2016. Amanda also obtained the OSHA 30 Hour General Industry certification from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) in June 2016. Amanda holds a Private Applicator Certificate issued by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture & Commerce Bureau of Plant Industry, obtained in October 2017. Amanda is also certified in Heartsaver, CPR, & AED through the American Heart Association, achieved in July 2018. Lastly, Amanda completed the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food course provided by Registrar Corp, although the specific month and year of completion were not provided.