R&D/QA Manager

Raechel Eon B. Carreo

A.Paz St. Brgy. Bagumbayan Pililla Rizal

Cel No. 099********

Email- **********.*******@*****.***

Summary: Food Technologist with expertise in marketing, product development, quality control and technical writing. Knowledgeable in developing and improving methods, systems for food processing, production, quality control, packaging and distribution.

Professional Experiences:

R&D/QA Manager –Mr. Softy Ice Cream; Marikina City, Phil. January 29, 2018- Present

Develop new products for existing brand and underdevelopment new brand

Reformulate existing Soft Serve mix for yielding improvement

Conduct GMP training to production, delivery and warehouse personnel

Document and review costing for all existing items

Food styling

Source out alternative raw materials for cost saving and product enhancement

Major Accomplishments:

Increase yield of existing formulation by 14%

Develop 1 whole menu for new brand for 3 weeks

Sr. Category Manager –Phil. Seven Corporation; Ortigas, Mandaluyong Phil. August 1, 2017- January 25, 2018

Develop new products and Improve Profile of Existing Rice Meals to cater the growing needs of the consumers

Source out and consolidate Raw Materials to improve cost of the existing rice meals

Create promos for existing products

Review costing and process of existing products

Create Food Cost

Increase sales of The Premium Rice Meals by 12%

Create yearly plan and target sales

Weekly Trade Check to know the latest trend in the market

Major Accomplishments:

Increased sales of Premium Rice Meals by 12% YTD

Launched 3 Products in 1 year with additional 5% Share to the Rice category

R&D/ Marketing Consultant: September 1, 2016- Present

Develop Products/Create Business Plan for Small Scale Business

Develop new products that caters to growing needs of the consumers

Do Food Styling for existing and new products that will be Photo shoot

Test different soft serve machine that will fit to customers need and budget

Source out and test different raw materials

Create process flow and manual

Train store operators

Create Food Cost

Conduct feasibility study on what products will work for target market and location

Sr. R&D Specialist: KFC Philippines; Quezon City Philippines May 9, 2011- July 22, 2016

Develop and Improve products for KFC Philippines and other Food Group Business

Develop new products that caters to growing needs of the consumers

Improve and cost saves existing products

Train production personnel for new and old product

Train store Managers and Associates for new products to be launch

Test and Evaluate new and existing raw materials

Review and Improve Food Cost

Do Food Styling for existing and new products that will be Photo shoot

Conduct Sensory evaluation

Create product/procedure manual

Prepare analytical summary from the conducted sensory evaluation

Assist the Marketing department in reviewing and analyzing store Product Line Up

Major Accomplishments:

Launched Double Down systemwide

Launched Krushers twice a year

Cost Save KFC Sauces (approx. 3 Million per annum each sauces)

Launched KFC Soft Serve systemwide

Launched 10 products in 2 months

Food Technologist: Firmenich; Makati Philippines – February 14, 2011- May 6, 2011

Assist the Technical Manager and Junior Food Technologist in laboratory works.

Develop new products wherein the company’s flavor is use.

Prepare the samples that will be presented to the client

Conduct Sensory Evaluation

Prepare summary on the response of panelist

Prepare analytical summary from the conducted sensory evaluation

Major Accomplishment:

Develop a new variant for a known energy drink in the Philippines

QC Staff: Sucere Foods Corporation, Malolos City - April 28, 2010 – February 3,2011

Analyze and Solve problems in production area related to Quality

Assigned as QA Analyst of chocolate, Marshmallow,Barline,Panning,Baking and Rice Crispies Area

Act as QC supervisor during night shift

Train new QC Staff and line inspector

Writes, revises, and verifies quality standards for food products

Identifying barriers and root causes of QC issues and performance gaps

Participating in committees as needed.

Collects and produced written documentation for reporting findings.

Monitor the scrap that the company generates each month

Conduct laboratory works

On The Job Training: Firmenich Philippines, Makati City – Summer of 2009

Assist the Senior and Junior Food Technologist in Laboratory works

Develop a new malted drink

Develop new seasoning for chips

Develop and improve flavors for juices and noodles

Conduct sensory evaluation

Prepare samples that will be submitted to Client

Seminars/Trainings:

HACCP Principles and Practice (Waiting for Exam result), NSI Training & Consultancy Center – July 9-10, 2019

Basic Food Safety Training (DOH Certified), NSI Training & Consultancy Center – July 2, 2019

Basic Supervisory Skills Program, KFC Philippines-September 18-19, 2013

Complex Problem Solving, KFC Philippines-September 10-12, 2013

Specific Area of Expertise

Product Development

Food processing procedures

Cost saving projects

Technology transfer

Panel for sensory tests

Quality assurance

Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Knows how to drive

Fluent in English

Knowledgeable in Adobe Photoshop

Can Work with minimum supervision

Hardworking

Fast Learner

Educational Background

M.B.A., 2014 to 2017, St. Paul University, Quezon City

B.S. Food Technology, 2006 to 2010, University of Santo Tomas Espaňa Manila

References:

Upon Request

I hereby certify that the above information is true in extent of my knowledge,

Raechel Eon B. Carreon

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