Auditing of food producers, food packaging manufacturers and distribution centers in the region Europe, Middle East and Africa to the AIB International GMP Standard and customer standards.

Part of the technical team working at Fox's Biscuits Batley. Managing a team of 3 people on the technical function.-Supplier and raw material approval-Allergen management program and leader of the Allergen team-Part of the internal audit team-Supplier and raw material monitoring-Management of external testing program-Part of the Integrity team-Involvement in external audits-Management of technical projects like a project on product traceability

Member of the Technical Services team at Gunstones Bakery (Part of the 2 Sisters Food Group).-Request of technical information from suppliers to carry out risk assessment and approval of new raw materials.-Monitor and investigation of incidences related with raw materials. Monitoring of suppliers KPIs.-Carry out technical visits to suppliers as required.-Monitoring of Horizon Scan and commodities' markets.-Supporting the supply chain team.-Member of HACCP, Allergen Management and Integrity teams.-Support in external audits (BRC and customers' audits)

As a member of the Process Team, I was responsible for the scaling up of new products from the kitchen to the final launch at the factory, to ensure the smooth transition of product concepts from kitchen through the manufacturing process – from concept approval to launch. Among my responsibilities were:-To carry out trials to ensure the launch was smooth and to carry out all the required testing.-To liaise with internal and external customers to ensure the products comply with customer expectations.-To carry out internal and external panelling of trialled products.-To create factory line specifications.-Assistance in the signing off of artwork.-Liaise with suppliers regarding new raw materials to be used on the new products.

Delicious Alchemy produces a variety of Gluten and Dairy Free products. Based in the company's new factory located in Sheffield. Member of the Technical department some of my responsibilities are:-Daily quality checks of production and products.-Staff coaching and briefing.-Dealing with customer complaints and investigation of quality incidents when required.-Issue Non conformances and analysis of corrective actions and trends.-Administration of quality documents.-Analysis of microbiological and allergenic results on our products.-Checking and analysis of raw materials upon arrival to the site.-GMP and internal audits.-Specifications for customers.-Artwork approval to ensure it complies with European Legislation and Customers' standards.-Assistance with issues entailing European Food Law.-Supplier management.-Conducting and reporting factory trials.-Assisting the NPD Team in Technical matters.During my first 7 months at the company, I was worrking at DA´s co-packers' site in Rochdale (Greater Manchester) working also as a Production administrator before moving to work to Sheffield. During my months in Rochdale my main duties were:-Production scheduling.-Stock checks and assisting the supply chain department.-Daily quality checks of production and products.-Dealing with customer complaints and investigation of quality incidents when required.-Administration of quality documents.-Analysis of microbiological and allergenic results on our daily products.-Checking and analysis of raw materials upon arrival to the site.

In this university placement, I was working in the Research department and I was involved in a project to validate the process of processed meat products regarding the microbiological safety and quality of the products. The project involved the initial assessment of the problem situation with people working within the company, literature analysis and visits to the processing plants to perform tests in order to validate the process. The process involved visiting clients and assist them in relation with the processes used during the development of the products. The main taks carried out during the project were:-Validation of Critical control points. -Food safety analysis.-Microbiological analysis of processed meats.-Visiting and assisting customers.-Writing of industrial report and presentation of results to clients.

Researcher in a project about the functional properties of soy protein with a Leonardo Scholarship. Main activities:-Isolation of vegetable proteins.-Chemical modification of proteins.-Gel formation.-Measurement of rheological properties of gels (texture analysis with fracture test and recoverable energy, water holding capacity).-Enzymatic modification of polysaccharides.-Use of diverse analytical tools (Kjeldahl, mineral content, BCA, particle size, zeta potential, DSC, SDS-pagel, OPA).-Scientific report writing.

Working in the Quality Department in the manufacturing centre of CAPSA located in Granda. Main activities and tasks:-Microbiological analysis of dairy products.-Analysis of the phisical & chemical properties of dairy products elaborate in the factory.

Scholarship to help in a research project for the department of Physical anthropology. Helping with interviews and data collection.

Working in LILA Asturias during the summer term, this company provides services to food companies and farmers in the region to analyze the safety and quality of their products, certified by ENAC (Spanish agency of accreditation) and working under the ISO standards. Main activities and responsibilities:-Microbiological analysis of food products, samples taken in food handling locations, and water resources. -Analysis of pathogens and microbiology of milk samples.-Performance of antibiograms of sample from cattle with mastitis-Physical-chemical analysis of dairy products.-Working under the norms ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004.http://www.lilacv.org

University placement. Management of National Parks, Natural Parks and Natural Protected Areas with Geographic Information Systems. University placement.