Kelly Boden
About Kelly Boden
Kelly Boden is a Quality Assurance Coordinator at Belvika Trade & Packaging, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in quality assurance and food safety, having previously held positions at G.S Dunn and Walmart, and holds a diploma in Biotechnology and a Bachelor of Arts.
Current Role at Belvika Trade and Packaging
Kelly Boden serves as the Quality Assurance Coordinator at Belvika Trade & Packaging, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she leads the employee training program, which encompasses HACCP/GMP training, line lead training, and specific job trainings. Kelly is responsible for ensuring compliance with SQF requirements by maintaining and executing current quality assurance programs and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). She conducts monthly internal audits with a cross-functional team to identify areas for improvement in quality assurance processes.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Prior to her current role, Kelly Boden worked as a Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician at G.S Dunn from 2013 to 2019. During her six years in this position, she gained significant experience in quality assurance processes. Earlier in her career, she also worked at AGAT Laboratories as a Sample Reception for four months in 2012, where she was involved in the initial stages of sample processing.
Educational Background in Biotechnology
Kelly Boden studied Biotechnology at Mohawk College, where she achieved a diploma from 2010 to 2012. This educational foundation provided her with essential knowledge and skills relevant to her career in quality assurance. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Brock University, which she completed from 2014 to 2019.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Kelly Boden's early career included various roles in the food service and healthcare sectors. She worked as a Baker at Walmart from 2010 to 2012 and as a Cashier/Customer Service representative at Sobeys from 2008 to 2011. She also gained experience as a Baker/Store Front employee at Tim Hortons from 2005 to 2008, and completed a one-month Cardiovascular Student Placement at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in 2010.
Quality Assurance Testing and Compliance
In her role at Belvika Trade & Packaging, Kelly Boden performs various tests to ensure compliance with food safety standards. This includes conducting ATP, peanut residue, and other allergen tests. She monitors and inspects production lines daily to ensure that client quality and food safety standards are consistently met.