Provide and assist farmers and processors with orientation and inspection needs. Strategic planning, customer service and marketing. Working with the Japanese Agricultural System for Organic commodities. Internal and external auditing ISO 9000, 14000. Training and assisting in different areas of certification including inputs, agronomic management.Geographical Experience: 1) Asia (Japan, China, Philippines): Training, auditing, business development.2) Canada, U.S: Training-… Show more Provide and assist farmers and processors with orientation and inspection needs. Strategic planning, customer service and marketing. Working with the Japanese Agricultural System for Organic commodities. Internal and external auditing ISO 9000, 14000. Training and assisting in different areas of certification including inputs, agronomic management.Geographical Experience: 1) Asia (Japan, China, Philippines): Training, auditing, business development.2) Canada, U.S: Training- training, auditing, inspecting, research, business development, marketing.3) Central America and Mexico: Inspecting, internal audit, accreditation, business development, training, marketing.4) South America: Inspecting, training, marketing, business development, accreditation, internal audit, teaching, research and extension, farming, consulting. Show less

Manager of Sustainable Coffee Program, International Certification Committee Member, Residue Test Sub Committee Member, Business Coordinator, Lead Auditor in Coffee and Organic inspection Program, Training Manager and Inspection Coordinator. Coordinated joined effort with coffee producers, non-government organizations to develop specific standards for sustainable and organic production. This includes most recent standards on “Shade Grown Coffee” that can be used as a new marketing tool for… Show more Manager of Sustainable Coffee Program, International Certification Committee Member, Residue Test Sub Committee Member, Business Coordinator, Lead Auditor in Coffee and Organic inspection Program, Training Manager and Inspection Coordinator. Coordinated joined effort with coffee producers, non-government organizations to develop specific standards for sustainable and organic production. This includes most recent standards on “Shade Grown Coffee” that can be used as a new marketing tool for organic operations within the coffee industry. I have interacted with federal, state and international regulatory bodies supporting inspections and quality system audits. Reviewed and edited Quality Management System policies and procedures, and provided technical support for clarity, accuracy and compliance with US, Mexican, Japanese, Canadian and European regulations as well as ISO 17065 standards for organic agriculture. Ensured certified product and commercial input review met formulation and regulatory requirements. Show less

Responsible for developing a training plan and materials for instruction of operators, staff and organic inspectors in different countries.Responsible for reviewing daily inspection reports from operations with different scope of certifications.Handle the tasks of determining the requirements of accreditation and generate specifications for Community Grower Groups Policy and materials for tools, orientation and education.Managed certification protocols under Good Agricultural… Show more Responsible for developing a training plan and materials for instruction of operators, staff and organic inspectors in different countries.Responsible for reviewing daily inspection reports from operations with different scope of certifications.Handle the tasks of determining the requirements of accreditation and generate specifications for Community Grower Groups Policy and materials for tools, orientation and education.Managed certification protocols under Good Agricultural Practices for Coffee, Cacao and Tea for the UTZ certified program in sustainable agriculture.Scheme manager and lead auditor in sustainable coffee, cacao and tea production programs.Responsible to coordinate marketing strategies for development of Latin American business.Responsible to provide technical support and training to regional offices in Latin America.Responsible for planning, facilitating, preparing and organizing business documentation which lead to improve a Quality System Manager.Handle the tasks of providing training to new staff about certification procedures and regulations.Responsible to conduct internal and external audits for accreditation and organic inspections.Communicated with associates and conducted discussions with committee and staff.Responsible for organizing and maintaining proper data record for certification, inspector data base and business coordination. Show less

Manage daily business portfolio for international clients

Responsible for teaching an undergraduate course (weed identification, herbicide technology and weed management) and a graduate course in weed ecology and physiology.Handled the tasks assigned for extension in weed management-crops and range.Developed a weed science laboratory and a weed herbarium.Handled the responsibilities of monitoring and coordinating research projects in agronomy. Member Ad hoc Dean of research team.Managed research and teaching facilities ensuring… Show more Responsible for teaching an undergraduate course (weed identification, herbicide technology and weed management) and a graduate course in weed ecology and physiology.Handled the tasks assigned for extension in weed management-crops and range.Developed a weed science laboratory and a weed herbarium.Handled the responsibilities of monitoring and coordinating research projects in agronomy. Member Ad hoc Dean of research team.Managed research and teaching facilities ensuring effective budget management, production and academic support.Conducted experiments in cooperation with the national Cancer research program and chemical industry on bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum) ecology, phytogeography and weed management.Supervised and trained agronomy technicians and students working in research facilities.Conducted field laboratory experiments on herbicide technology and weed ecology and identification.Conducted presentations and demonstrations for producers, chemical companies and scientists.Auxiliary skills: Audit based on ISO 65, ISO 9000:2000 and ISO 19001 guidelines. Application of HACCP in food processing, use of Biometrics and Experimental design in agriculture, use of Internet support for training. Development of training courses and workshops in: weed management and physiology, pasture management, Internal Control Systems and Organizational Structure, Inspections of organic shade grown coffee, Food safety, Organic inspections. Auditing codes of Social responsibility under C.A.F.E. Practice and UTZ certified programs. I am fluent in both Spanish and English. Show less

Teaching, Research and Extension in Agronomy, Weed Science, Crop protection, Plant Taxonomy and Id.