• Manage the Research and Development by creating, maintaining and managing the departmental budget, KPI metrics and departmental goals based on project prioritization and company goals. • Provides mentoring and guidance to Food Scientist team providing direction and guidance to process improvements, development of projects, and engaged employees through effective professional growth.• Experience in HQ calls working in Natural/Specialty, Conventional Grocery, Club, Mass, Food Service and Private label Channels and entities• Effectively interact with other departments to work in a cross-functional team (e.g. Sales, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Marketing) to provide technical leadership and support.• Spearheaded revenue increases over 60% in the last 5 years by developing partnerships with 5 retail companies to develop their private label tortilla products. Total Sales represents more than 17%.• Formulated more than 60 products in the tortilla and flatbread category including shelf stable, organic, NonGMO PV, gluten-free, cost optimization, and specialties items such as high fiber, low sodium, high protein, grain free, among others.• Support Quality department by overseeing implementation and execution of Food Safety programs such as SQF, implement procedures and protocols to the increase the score to 96.• Executed implementation of certifications including NonGMO Project Verified, Organic, Kosher, Whole Grain, Vegan and Gluten Free.• Implemented a Supplier Approval Program and collaborate with the procurement department, providing support to reducing the risk of stock out and improve material costs. Developed effective partnerships with suppliers• Developed and implemented a document control program including product specifications, data sheets, and nutrition information.• Participated in the acquisition of the Mexamerica company by merging their products, formulas and process into Harbar’s operations.

• Coordinated administrative activities of the Research and Development Department (pilot plant trials, budget, and interaction with other departments).• Developed of flavored pasteurized beverages and flavored milk, their implementation in 8 pasteurized facilities around Mexico.• Performed complete product development from bench top, pilot plant trials to the final launch.• Oversaw the integration, implementation, and reformulation of products after the acquisition of Mexilac Milk Company (5 manufacturing plants).• Coordinated and implemented the development of new products in coordination with Grupo Bimbo during the joint ventured in 2005-2006.• Created a healthy line of UHT milk targeted to children under age of two, women and elder consumers based on Vitamin fortification, soluble fibers, Omegas and prebiotics.• Provided technical support to all manufacturing facilities (pasteurization, UHT, and ESL milk products)• Teamed with other cross-functional departments such as Marketing, Cooperative Engineering and Sales.• Involved in the implementation of an ESL equipment to extend the shelf life of pasteurized milk.

• Responsible for the North region of Mexico for technical services sales providing technical support to the sales department in food ingredients for improved sales speech.