Gabriel Laffoon
Hannibal
Summary
Results-driven Field Manager with many years of wide-ranging experience managing project teams at remote customer sites. Versatile team player and inspiring leader accustomed to juggling multiple projects simultaneously and closing out each profitably while exceeding customer expectations. I have focus on safety and audit compliance in food production and storage facilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Manager
Pointe Pest Control
Hannibal
05.2021 - Current
- Managed daily operations of pest control teams in residential and commercial settings.
- Coordinated scheduling and route planning to optimize service delivery across regions.
- Trained and mentored new technicians on safety protocols and service procedures.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on facilities to uphold high standards of pest prevention.
- Maintain audit compliance with SQF, GFSI, BRC, ISO 2200, FDA, USDA, and FSMA
- Trained in and adhere to multiple industrial safety standards including MSHA, ISN, and GMP standards.
- Facilitated hiring processes for new technicians
- Develop and implement fire safety plan, ladder inspections, inventory and maintain first aid kits and map fire escape route.
- PMC on company vehicles and equipment weekly, and coordinate vehicle maintenance schedules for technicians.
Gestation Tech / Maintenance
Coleman Quality Pork
Middletown
07.2016 - 05.2021
- Maintained a breeding rate of 98%
- Oversee building and ground maintenance including electrical, plumbing, welding, small motors, electric motors, structural repairs.
- Ensure livestock is fed and watered daily
- Oversee intake of new livestock
- Maintained a strict facility sanitation program.
- Adhere to USDA and Porkcheckoff Standards for food and animal health.
Distributor Trainee
ACT Distributing
Colorado Springs
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Led small field teams of four to six individuals to achieve daily company sales goals.
- Executed direct person-to-person sales to enhance customer engagement.
- Conducted cold calls and door-to-door outreach to acquire new clients.
- Organized and secured sensitive paperwork to ensure confidentiality and integrity.
- PMC on company vehicle.
Machine Operator / Sanitation
J&J Snack Foods
Moscow Mills
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient product flow.
- Monitored equipment performance and performed routine maintenance checks.
- Clean and sanitize food grade equipment
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Set production records
- First introduction into food safety
Education
IPM Certified - Integrated Pest Management
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN 09.2024 - 10.2024
Bowling Green R1
Bowling Green, MOWelding Certification - Welding
Pike Lincoln Tech
Eolia, MO 08.2009 - 05.2010
Skills
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Audit compliance
- Maintenance
- Team management
- Communication
Certification
- Commercial Pest Control License
- MSHA certified
- ISN Training
- Sight specific training at grain, food, and mining facilities.
- Purdue IPM training corse
- Xluder certified
Timeline
IPM Certified - Integrated Pest Management
Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis
09.2024 - 10.2024
Field Manager
Pointe Pest Control
05.2021 - Current
Gestation Tech / Maintenance
Coleman Quality Pork
07.2016 - 05.2021
Distributor Trainee
ACT Distributing
06.2014 - 12.2016
Machine Operator / Sanitation
J&J Snack Foods
05.2012 - 06.2014
Welding Certification - Welding
Pike Lincoln Tech
08.2009 - 05.2010
Bowling Green R1