Basic Inspector Boot Camp for Soft Skills & Universal Training Topics

Boot Camp

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This 4-hour session will cover both power and technical skills, using interactive strategies with participants. AFDO’s goal in this training is to help state and local regulators gain free access to valuable training early in their food safety careers to build knowledge and experience.

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What You’ll Learn

  • De-escalating conflict 
  • Diversity
  • Pest control systems

Who Should Attend

Retail and manufactured food inspectors with less than two years of on-the-job experience 

Who will you learn from?

Kaylan Celestin

Kaylan Celestin 

MPH

MPH from SUNY Upstate Medical School, BA in English and Public Health from Syracuse University. Expertise: environmental health, public health leadership, immunizations, healthcare access, maternal child health, and tobacco cessation. Led Colorado’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Advocates for equity and inclusion. 

Matt Frye

Dr. Matt Frye

Cornell University 

Senior Extension Associate, NY State Integrated Pest Management Program at Cornell. Research focus: pest management in/around buildings. Provides education on pest control strategies. 

Gary Sigrist

Gary L. Sigrist Jr.

Safeguard Risk Solutions 

30-year educator/administrator at South-Western City School District. Coordinated safety with agencies, secured $1M in safety grants. Implemented ID system, developed recovery plans. 35+ years as police officer. Trains schools, healthcare, churches, businesses in emergency management, workplace violence, and active shooter response. 

Luis Hernandez

Luis Hernandez

National De-escalation Training Center 

Director, Region 5 and Founding Member, National De-escalation Training Center. Ziglar Legacy Certified, DISC Level 3 Certified Instructor. President of DynaClean Professional Services, providing outstanding cleaning solutions. President of KRYH RADIO 104.7 FM. Expert in leadership and personal development. 

All attendees will earn CEU credits during this live discussion!