Paulita Cosico Condes

Food Safety System Certification Team Leader

Food Safety & Quality Professional

Contact Details

Block 6, Lot 36 Valle Pio Subdivision

San Pablo, Sto. Tomas, Batangas

Philippines

Tel: +63-947-***-****

Email: acxhjn@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Tertiary Level Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Biology, Major in Microbiology from the University of the Philippines

With total of twelve (12) years of work experience gained from food manufacturing industry: Nine (9) years in coconut manufacturing industry.

Spent years of building career with the Quality Assurance/ Management System Group

Expertise developed are the following: Systems & Program Documentation, GMP Implementation, HACCP Program Development, Halal Assurance System Implementation, Halal Assurance System Implementation, ISO 22000/ FSSC 22000 Systems Implementation, Management System Auditing (Internal, Supplier & Customer Audits), Conduct of Training, Gap Assessment and Business/ Strategic Planning, Risk Management Programmes (RMP), Continuous Improvement: Corrective & Preventive Action Programmes, Quality Control & Problem Solving Tools

Familiarization with Physico-Chemical & Microbiology Laboratory Management, Good Warehousing Management

Participated of all types of quality/ food safety audit i.e. internal audit, customer/ supplier audit, certification and halal audits.

A certified ISO 19011:2011 Lead Auditor. Passed the ISO 19011:2011 Lead Auditor’s Course facilitated by SGS Philippines last April 2013.

A certified FSSC 22000:2010 Team Leader. Passed the FSSC 22000:2010 Course facilitated by SGS Philippines last December 2013.

Has recently passed the Natural Quantum Diversified Products, Inc. ISO 22000:2005, FSSC 22000:2013. ISO/TS 22000-1, HACCP Codex Alimentarius and GMP Alimentarius by SGS Philippines last April 2015.

Computer savvy: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Lotus Notes, Publisher, etc.

Team player, results-oriented, proactive, with high interpersonal skills and with excellent English communications skills.

Most Recent Accomplishment

Spearheaded the Certification and Achievement of ISO 22000:2005 awarded and certificated to Natural Quantum Diversified Products, Inc. (2015 and 2016) by SGS Philippines.

Skills and abilities

TetraPak System

Newest technology in the Philippines, TetraPak Vacuum Thermal Injection System (VTIS) using direct steam in sterilization of the product.

TetraPak PHE Pasteurization, centrifugation, Alsafe/Surge Tank

AlfaLaval Aseptic Filling system using 1000li and 240li aseptic bag (Sholle)

FSSC Lead Auditor

Selects and maintains other food safety auditors, prepares audit plan, conducts audit, facilitates opening & closing meeting and follows-up corrective action and closure

Conducts gap assessment, plans management system actions to ensure compliance to given requirements

Conducts GMP, ISO 9001: 2008 and ISO 22000: 2005 to organization

Passed the Food Safety System Certification Lead Auditors Course by SGS Philippines last April 2013

Familiarization with Quality Assurance & Control Systems

Inspection raw materials and packaging materials delivered to the plant based on the specifications established by the company

Inspection of in-process products and ensures it aligns with the specified parameters

Inspection of finished products and ensures it aligns with the specified parameters

Initiation of correction and planning of corrective actions in case of any process or product deviation

Ensuring that the planned corrective actions are verified by its effectiveness

Ensuring that the management systems i.e. GMP, HACCP and ISO standards adopted by the company is strictly implemented

Ensuring that the process and product controls are up to date

Conducts internal audit and attends to customer & external party audit

As Food Safety and HACCP Team Leader

Manages a food safety team and organize its work.

Ensures relevant training and education of the food safety team members.

Ensures that the food safety management system is established, implemented maintained and updated.

Reports to the organization’s top management of the effectiveness and suitability of the food safety management system.

Communicates with external parties on matters relating to the food safety management system.

Determines food safety gaps and addresses it through development of the appropriate food safety- related program.

Leads the team in the development of an effective HACCP Plan.

Accomplished Quality & Food Safety Documentations

Natural Quantum Diversified Products, Inc. FSSC Manual, SQA Manual, HACCP Manual, GMP Manual, Quality System Manual, Prerequisite Program Manual, Cleaning and Sanitation Manual, Quality Procedure Manual, Quality Work Instructions Manual, Environmental Care Management System Manual, Occupational Safety at Work Manual, HALAL Assurance System Manual and Integrated Pest Control Manual.

Proficient in performing laboratory methodologies

Physico-Chemical Analyses: Salt Determination using Mohr Method; Moisture Analysis using Automatic Moisture Analyzer; Fat Determination using Soxhlet Method; pH Determination using pH Analyzer, Free/Total SO2 Determination using Titration, Turbidity/Absorbance/Transmittance using Spectrophotometer, Dissolve Oxygen Testing using DO Meter, Enzyme Activity Determination through Spectrophotometer, D, Z and Lethal Value Determination

Microbiological Tests: Total Plate Count/ Coliform Test, Yeast & Molds Test, Salmonella, E. coli & Listeria Rapid Test, Commercial Sterility Test

Food Sensory Evaluation: Use of appropriate sensory evaluation technique and results interpretation using statistical method

Competency Profile

FSSC 22000:2010 + ISO/TS 22002-1:2010 Food Safety System Certification Implementation Course last December 2013 conducted by Antonietta T. Brocal held at SGS Academy, SGS Philippines.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Food Manufacturers and Traders last July 2013 by Marfil A. Mantica held at FDA Academy, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

ISO 19011:2011 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems Training Course last April 2013 conducted by Maggie Balingit Cablay held at SGS Academy, SGS Philippines.

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Training Course last December 2012 conducted by Mirasol C. Mohal held at SGS Academy, SGS Philippines.

Principle of Fire Fighting & Fire Brigade Organization last December 2011 by Mr. Melvin Buenaventura, San Pablo City Fire Department held at NQDPI.

Accelerated Shelf Life testing of Food Products last June 2011 by The Food Development Center Personnel held at FDC National Food Authority, FTI Complex, Taguig City.

Integrated Pest Management Seminar Workshop last March, 2011 by Mr. Jose Pabale, General Manager held at NQDPI. Cabuyao Pest Control Services.

GMP and HaCCP last July 2009 by Mr. Alberto Cariso Jr & Ms. Fe Urnieta held at FDC National Food Authority, FTI Complex, Taguig City.

Top Safety Food Issues last February 2003 by FDA Personnel held at FDC National Food Authority, FTI Complex, Taguig City.

Updates on HaCCP last February 2003 by FDA Personnel held at FDC National Food Authority, FTI Complex, Taguig City.

Academic Background

Graduated BS Biology; Major in Microbiology (1999)

University of the Philippines

Los Banos, Laguna

Personal Data

Born on April 04, 1977 at San Pablo City, married to Gerrymy G. Condes, a Warehouse Supervisor at Wyeth Philippines, Inc., and now gifted with two (2) children, Ysabella and Ysrael C. Condes.

Work History

Eau de Coco, Inc. (Exporting Aseptic Coconut Water)

Block 22 Lot 7 Del Pilar St. Andres Bonifacio Ave.

LIMA Technology Center – S. E. Z

Lipa City, Batangas

QA Supervisor

August 10, 2015 – August 10, 2016

QA Manager/Product Engineer

August 10, 2016 – present

Eau de Coco, Inc. is a new and innovative company located in an economic zone area, manufacture and export young coconut water aseptically produced utilizing the latest TetraPak Vacuum Thermal Injection System (VTIS). I am assigned as the QA Manager of the Quality Assurance Department of the company. My responsibilities include development of the product – RM validation, R and D of Products and equipment, shelf-life study of products, process and line validation; product engineering of product per customer’s specifications, establishing Microbiological and General Laboratory – testing requirements and parameters and validation of laboratory equipment and development of QA staff; Preparation of documentary and exporting requirements – LTO licensure to FDA Philippines, USFDA requirements, FCE-SID registration, system validation by Authorized Process Authority; Preparation of the plant to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and ISO/FSSC 22000: 2013 Food Safety (BRC).

Natural Quantum Diversified Products, Inc. (FMCG/Exporting, Coconut Products)

Km. 86 Maharlika H-way, San Ignacio, San Pablo City, Laguna Philippines

QA Manager

July 2009 – present

QA Analyst/Microbiologist

July 2007-2009

Natural Quantum Diversified Products, Inc., a coconut manufacturing and exporting company. The company has been operational for 10 years with continuous expansion on diverse coconut production i.e. Coconut Milk (canned and fresh/frozen), Coconut Milk Beverage, Coconut Vinegar, Coconut Skim Milk Beverage, Virgin Coconut Oil. I was the QA Manager of the plant that established the NQDPI plant’s Quality Management System (QMS) and Food Safety Management System. I managed the over-all aspect of Quality Assurance Department, set up the Physico-Chemical and Microbiological Laboratory, conducted Research and Development of our coconut products. Our company is the major and accredited supplier of coconut milk of Unilever Selecta RFM Ice Cream and Magnolia Ice Cream. Our company is a Certified ISO/FSSC 22000; 2013 (ISO 22000; 2013, ISO/TS 22002-1:2010, HACCP – Codex Alimentarius and GMP – Codex Alimentarius) last April 2015 by SGS Philippines. Our company as well as our products is also a HALAL Food Certified company last June 2014. I headed the Food Safety and HACCP Team of our company.

Drugwatch Drug Testing Center (2004-2013) and First Laguna Drug Testing Center (2008-2013) - owned business

San Nicolas, San Pablo City

Manager/Owner

2005 to 2007

During my first pregnancy, I need to stop for a while and this is my opportunity to build and have our owned business, me and my husband were able to put up two (2) drugtesting centers that is offering drugtesting service as mandatory requirements in acquiring and renewing driver’s licensure, we are accredited by Department of Health and Land Transportation Offices. I managed the business for two years then left to my responsible personnel.

Gema Coco Foods Corporation

Sta Cruz, Laguna

Microbiologist

July 2002 to December 2004

Gema Coco Foods Corporation is a coconut manufacturing company engaged in exporting coconut products – DCN, Canned Coconut Milk, Canned Coconut Water, Coco Jam. My job is to conduct microbiological analysis of raw materials, in-process materials and finished good products.

Franklin Baker of the Philippines

San Pablo City, Laguna

Microbiologist

August 2001 to January 2002

Franklin Baker’s manufacturing plants are renowned for producing the highest quality desiccated, processed and value-added coconut products. Above all else, compliance to internationally recognized food safety standards related to the microbiological levels in food products and GMP procedures. I was assigned as microbiologist and the laboratory is accredited to the ISO 17025 Laboratory Management System.

*References & Transcript of Academic Records are available upon request

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