Basic Inspector Boot Camp – Soft Skills & Universal Training Topics
This event has ended
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Date
January 8, 2025
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Time
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
About

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.
Mindset Quest to Personal Success (PDF)
Pest Control in Food Facilities (PDF)
Compassionate – Communication Guide (PDF)
Integrating Personality with De-Escalation (PDF)
Q & A – Pest Control in Food Establishments (PDF)
Video recording of this training session
What You’ll Learn
- De-escalating conflict
- Understanding to drive change
- 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
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.

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.

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.

Gary L. Sigrist Jr.
South-Western City School District
30-year educator/administrator at South-Western City School District in Ohio. 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.
All attendees will earn CEU credits during this live discussion!