Maxine E.

Experience

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  University of the Philippines College of Home Economics Pilot Food Plant

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Intern
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  Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech)

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Intern

  Worked under the Food Protection Division by assisting science research analysts in laboratory experiments (assigned projects involving priority crops of the agency)Example of projects: Plant compounds in bacterial growth prevention, prolongation of shelf life of important crops and biocontrol studies for pests

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  Laboratory of Food Microbiology and Hygiene - College of Home Economics

  Aug 2016 - Oct 2016

  Research Assistant
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  Delicatesse Food Corporation

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2018

  Quality Assurance Supervisor
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  Moonbake, Inc.

  Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

  Quality Assurance Supervisor
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  Arlee's Bread House, Inc.

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Quality Assurance Specialist
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  Conti's Specialty Foods Inc

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2023

  - Planned and conducted the Quality and Food Safety (QFS) audits for all Wendy's outlets nationwide - total of 54 stores - Supervised two (2) store Quality Assurance Specialists- Monitored the timely closure of corrective actions from audits. - Handled the investigation of quality and food safety-related feedbacks from stores.- Created dashboards for monitoring of internal and external quality and food safety audits as well as quality and food safety-related feedbacks. - Handled all FDA-related transactions of Wenphil Corporation.- Part of the new product development team - provided support for new product development/launches. - Provided support for stores during external food safety audits.- Provided assistance in audits and created reports for Center of Excellence initiatives.- Conducted food safety trainings to store managers and district managers. Certified one batch of district managers and junior district managers for Servsafe. Show less Assigned as Wendy's store QA from January 2021 to May 2022:1. Handles and monitors quality and food safety related customer feedbacks (internal and external)2. Plans and conducts quality and food safety audits in all Wendy's stores nationwide3. Conducts stocks checking in 3rd party warehouse4. Creates monthly reports for store audits, stocks checking and quality feedbacks5. Provides support for new product launches; works closely with other departments, especially with Training and R&D during tech transfer to storesDuring March 2020 - December 2020, was assigned to different tasks within the same department: 1. Under Line QC:- Conducted daily product inspections- Conducted GMP audits - Handled product quality and food safety concerns in-line- Provided support during R&D batch trial runs - Inspected delivery vehicles during dispatching2. Under Laboratory and Plant Sanitation: - Conducted microbiological tests and physico-chemical tests- Assisted in conducting monthly environmental monitoring activities- Created laboratory reports - Trained new hires on cGMP3. Under QA Store Business Operations- Handled and monitored customer quality and food safety-related feedbacks and provided reports- Provided disposition for store product returnsOriginally hired under QA-DCS (Document Control) with the following responsibilities from September 2019 to January 2020: - Monitored the timely closure of corrective and preventive action reports. - Drafted food safety SOPs in compliance with FSSC 22000 pre-requisite programs.- Reviewed documents (SOPs, Forms and Work Instructions) from different departments prior to registration by DCS.- Performed ad-hoc activities as assigned by immediate superior (e.g. conducted cGMP and GWP/GDP orientation to newhires, creation of procedures, etc.) Show less

  • Quality Assurance Officer

    Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Quality Assurance Specialist

    Sept 2019 - Jun 2022
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  Solaire Resort

  Mar 2023 - now

  Assistant Hygienist