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GFTC’s trainers are food industry professionals. They are auditors and consultants who work in the field, doing the work they are preparing you to do. Their unrivalled expertise and personalized approach ensure that you get the targeted, practical and valuable training you need.
Our core group of trainers is listed below. We also draw on the expertise of a broad range of industry consultants to be sure your training needs are met by the most qualified instructor possible.
Cher Brethour
M.Sc. (Environmental Science and Agricultural Economics)
Certifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Expertise:
Sustainability, Environmental Management, Process Improvement
Cliona Reeves
Beth Driscoll
B.Sc.Hons. (Nutrition), B.A.Sc. (Public Health and Safety), CPHI(C), CHA
Certifications:
Certificate in Public Health Inspector (Canada) (CIPHI), Certified HACCP Auditor (ASQ),Diploma in Food Hygiene and Safety (Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene), Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Ryerson University), Certificate in Business Management (Ryerson University), BASICS.fst™ and ADVANCED.fst™ Trainer (TrainCan), Trainer, National Food Safety Training Program (Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association), Supplier Audits for Food Excellence (GMA-SAFE)
Expertise:
Food Safety, Food Quality, Auditing
Cliona Reeves
Michelle Harris-Bailey
M. Phil. (Biochemistry), PMP (Project Management Institute)
Certifications:
Manager of Quality & Organizational Excellence (ASQ), HACCP Auditor (ASQ)
Expertise:
Food Safety, Auditing, Certification, Food Quality
Cliona Reeves
Karen Leacock-Bingham
B.Sc. (Chemistry)
Certifications:
Environmental Compliance and Due Diligence (OME), IS0 9000 Internal Auditor (BTI), Train the Trainer (3M), WHMIS, Transport of Dangerous Goods (OME)
Expertise:
Food Safety, Packaging, Program Management, Auditing
Keith Franklin
Jennifer McCreary
B.Sc. (Microbiology)
Certifications:
Lead HACCP Trainer (IHA), Bakery Specialist (Baking Association of Canada), Safe Quality Food Consultant (SQF), HACCP Auditor (ASQ)
Expertise:
Food Safety, GMPs, Allergens, Auditing, Professional Training Techniques
Cliona Reeves
Paul Medeiros
M.Sc. (Food Safety and Quality Assurance)
Certifications:
Quality Manager (ASQ), Public Health Inspector (CPHI), National Food Safety Training Program (NFSTP) Trainer (CRFA), BASICS.fst™ and ADVANCED.fst™ Trainer (TrainCan), ServSafe Instructor and Proctor (NRAEF), Trainer, (RSPH)
Expertise:
Training, Food Safety, Food Quality, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Regulatory
Cliona Reeves
Eva Sanz-Solé
M.Sc. (Food Safety and Quality)
Certifications:
Feed HACCP, HACCP Auditor (ASQ), SQF Auditor
Expertise:
Food Safety, Safety and Quality Program Documentation, Auditing, On-Farm Food Safety Programs and GAPs, Label Claims
Keith Franklin
Frank Schreurs
B.Sc. (Chemistry/Business Administration)
Certifications:
Lead HACCP Trainer (IHA), Quality Auditor-HACCP Certification (ASQ), Quality Manager (ASQ), HACCP Auditor (ASQ)
Expertise:
Food Safety, Food Quality, Statistical Process Control, Auditing
Keith Franklin
Iain Wright
B.Sc. (Food Science)
Certifications:
Quality Auditor-HACCP Certification (ASQ), HACCP Auditor (ASQ), Auditor (NFPA), Supplier Audits (GMA-SAFE)
Expertise:
Auditing, Food Safety, Food Defence
Cliona Reeves
Carol Zweep
M.Sc. (Analytical Chemistry)
Affiliations:
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP), International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT)
Expertise:
Packaging, Nutritional Labeling, Shelf-life, Sustainability