Food Prodyuct Development, food processing, quality assurance
Resume:
DANIS J FELIZ
Paterson, N.J. 07513
Email: **********@*******.***
Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology
CAREER SUMMARY
Expertise and Research Experiences in Food Processing; Food Product Development &
Sensory Evaluation of Foods; Food Quality & Safety, with emphasis on Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP programs; Food Chemistry & Analysis;
and Food Law & Regulations.
Large working experience in the Academia, including significant experience in Teaching
and Mentoring Undergraduate & Graduate students; advising a number of Research
Projects; and offering Extension Services to the Food Industry.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology Sept 04-Aug 07
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
Master of Science in Food Science Aug 02-Aug 04
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science Aug 89-Nov 93
Universidad ISA, Santiago, Dominican Republic
High School Diploma in Agricultural Sciences & Engineering Aug 86- May 89
Universidad ISA, Santiago, Dominican Republic
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SHORT COUSE TRAININGS
Seminar on: Nov 19-21, 2008
Food Safety Management Systems according to ISO 22000:2005
By ISO and hosted by DIGENOR
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
A school of instruction in: Mar 18-22, 2007
Better Processing Control School: Retort operations, processing system operations,
aseptic processing & packaging operations, and container closures inspections and
completed courses of instruction prescribed by the Food & Drug Administration
The Ohio State University, Department of Food Science and Technol ogy, and Food
Industries Center, Sponsored by The Ohio State University Extension and U.S. Food
and Drug Administration
Columbus, Ohio
Train the Trainer Jun 13-14, 2006
Juice & Milk Products HACCP Course
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Sponsored by Quality Chekd Dairies, Inc. Naperville, Illinois
Introduction to HACCP Principles Course Feb 14-15, 2006
Presented by The Ohio State Meat Extension under the auspices of
The Ohio Department of Agriculture, Reynoldsburg, Ohio
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Associated Consultant and Advisor April 14- Present
Wagner Management Group
Consulting services in the following areas:
Research & Development in Food Science and Technology;
New product development & improvement of existing products;
Sensory Evaluation of Foods: Difference Tests, Descriptive Analysis, and Affective
tests;
Standardization & validation of food products and processing;
Chemical and microbiological analysis of foods;
Development of HACCP plans and systems;
Food safety trainings; and
Training, coaching, workshops, and short courses in Food Science & troubleshooting.
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Plant and Production Manager Dec 12- Mar 14
Fresh Directions
MACAPI Group
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Main responsibilities:
Coordinated & Supervised General Plant Activities;
Coordinated & Supervised Production Plans, including: Guacamoles; Mango and
Avocado Pulps production; and Selection, Packaging, Handling and Shipping of Fresh
whole Mango and Avocado that were sold to the international market;
Coordinated & Supervised The Departments of Research and Development,
Production, and Quality Assurance. Supervised other Departments as well;
Coordinated & Supervised the Standardization & Validation of new Products and
Processes Development;
Assisted all visitors for auditoria purposes, including FDA visitors;
Other activities and responsibilities were assumed as needed.
Department Head: Instructor, Advisor, & Researcher Aug 09- Dec 12
Department of Food Science & Technology
Universidad ISA, Santiago, Dominican Republic
Main responsibilities:
Coordinated, Participated and Supervised the Accomplishment of the Department’s
Academic, Research & Extension Activities;
Served as Mentor and Advisor to a number of Undergraduate & Graduate Students;
Participated as Committee member in a number of Research Committees;
Offered Extension services to the Food Industry;
Taught Food Science & Technology courses, some of which are indicated below:
Introduction to Food Science, Food Processing, Processing of Milk and Dairy
Products, Food Product Development, Sensory Evaluation of Foods, Food
Additives, Undergraduate & Graduate Seminars, and Food Packaging;
Supervised all activities planned at the Department Pilot Plants (Dairy, Fruit &
Vegetable, and Meat Processing Pilot Plants);
Developed a research program according to my experience, interests, & local Food
Industry needs;
Wrote and submitted grant proposals to generate external funds to enrich the Research
Program;
Other responsibilities and duties were assumed as needed.
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Adjunct Professor Nov 07- Dec 09
Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Main responsibilities and activities:
Up-dated & Coordinated the Food Science & Technology specialization program
(one-year non-Degree graduate program);
Served as member in some graduate programs’ committees;
Taught an elective Food Technology course for Engineering Students.
Graduate Research Associate Sept 04- Aug 07
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Investigations were conducted in:
Food Processing & Product Development:
“Accelerated Ripening by Enzyme Modified Application in Swiss Cheese”;
Sensory Evaluation of Swiss cheese produced with accelerated ripening application;
Flavor Development Analysis of the accelerated ripening Swiss cheese;
Food Chemistry & Analysis (applications of GC, FTIR, UV, Spectrophotometer, etc)
Some Research work was also done in the area of Food Safety; and
I was involved in Food Law & Regulations Activities through the IFT Food Law &
Regulation Division.
Food Science Student Representative Fall 05- Fall 07
for Food Law and Regulations Division,
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
Graduate Research Assistant Aug 02-Aug 04
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Investigations were conducted in:
Antioxidant & Antimicrobial activity of selected plant extracts;
Food Quality Evaluations: Lipid Chemistry and Off-Flavor:
Free Fatty Acid (FFA) analysis in rice as brewing adjunct for Beer production.
University Teaching Assistant/Staff Aug 00-Jan 02
Universidad ISA, Santiago, Dominican Republic
Assisted on teaching some courses including:
Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Introduction to Animal Science;
Assisted on the Dairy extension services
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Analyst of Social Projects for Human Development Jan 99- Jul 00
Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Development
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Main responsibilities and activities:
Analyzed proposals for Social & Rural Development Projects;
Monitored on-going Projects;
Wrote reports on monitored-on-going Projects.
Coordinator Sept 96- Dec 98
Association for the Development
Duverge, Dominican Republic
Main responsibilities and activities:
Wrote proposals based on the promotion for the Development;
Coordinated the implementation of approved projects;
Monitored on-going Projects and wrote reports to funding Agencies;
Coordinated general activities;
Taught short courses, workshops and seminars to promote the Development.
Integrated Rural Development Planning Training Jul 96-Sept 96
Participant in the CHAVIMOCHIC special Project: A Development planning project
for the Region of Truviras.
Instituto Nacional de Desarrollo
Trujillo, La Libertad, Perú.
Main responsibilities and activities developed:
Participated as an Animal Science Bachelor degree holder in the Activities Planned &
the Mini-Projects written for the Agricultural Sector, as part of the General
Development Planning Project;
Visited producers, participated in the diagnosis for the Agricultural Sector situation;
and
Participated in the achievement of the final projects to promote the Development for
the Truviras region.
Teacher of Biological Sciences (Biology, Microbiology, & Chemistry) Jan 93-Dec 95
Santiago High School System
Santiago, Dominican Republic
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
Member of the Institute of Food Technologists, IFT since 1992;
Member of the Association of former Fulbright Scholars, Dominican Republic
Branch
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