María Isabel Oliver Soto

Mobile phone: 787-***-**** Email: add16i@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Food Scientist/food technologist with experiences in the field of food product development, research, production and manufacturing process. Excellent analytical and communication skills to deliver innovative and profitable solutions. Worked on seven products as a versatile team player utilizing a collaboration of multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex and challenging tasks with efficiency. Effective to work with minimum supervision.

Education

University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus;

M. S. Food Science and Technology, GPA- 3.90 August 2014-May 2017 Thesis (approved): Efecto de los ingredientes y la fermentación en las galletas de soda bajas en grasa.

University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus;

B. S., Biology Major Concentration in Biotechnology, GPA-3.40 August 2009-May 2014 Work Experience

Rovira Biscuit Corporation Ponce, P.R.

Research and Development Food Scientist - Consultor September 2018 - current Recruited by President/CEO to manage the R&D-Process Department of a manufacturing facility, focusing on developing new products, improve production processes and quality.

• Formulate and execute the development from bench to production scale for new products/product improvements (cost savings, flavor optimization and ingredient improvements). o Whole Grain Soda Craker

• Develop new products, manufacturing process, standardize line, quality parameters, quality test in the new Snack Building of company, particularly pork rind (regular and BBQ flavor), pork crackling

(regular, BBQ, and mild hot flavor), meringue and popcorn (salted, cheese and fiesta).

• Analyze food labeling and generate nutrition facts for soda crackers and snack products.

• Develop SOP, SSOP to assure compliance to food safety requirements.

• Provides onsite monitoring and technical assistance to operations when testing/manufacturing new products.

• Assist with the identification and development of ideas for technology improvements/cost savings.

• Assist in the planning and running of processing projects.

• Manage, develop and maintain accreditation for the R&D laboratory.

• Maintain accurate and complete records, and report findings in the form of technical documents, presentations, and SOP.

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Rovira Biscuit Corporation Ponce, P.R.

Research and Development Tech and Process Control June 2017- September 2018 Lead projects, processes and activities for the research and development department. Develop new products, marketable and competitive. Ensure the continuous improvement of existing products and processes. In addition, ensure the evaluation of the materials.

• Developed one new product (Honey & Oats Soda Crackers) from lab prototype to pilot plan to production scale.

• Developed new process and parameters for new product in the market (Crispies Snack Crakers).

• Development of testing and sensory plans. Attending commercialization meetings to represent the project.

• Guidance and suggestions early in the product development process that will improve functional product designs.

• Collaborate with the marketing department to improve product concepts, designate the model to be used in marketing research, and decide the stage of development.

• Evaluate data, experiment and make recommendations.

• Coordinate industrial runs with other departments.

• Perform tests, analyze results, validate and make material recommendations University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, P.R.

General Microbiology Laboratory Instructor August 2015-May 2017 Prepare of culture media, use of dilutions, and classification of microorganisms using different stains to identify form and arrangement. Present the use and application of biochemical tests, fast identification methods and bioinformatics. DNA extraction and bacteria identification using PCR, RFLP technique and gel electrophoresis.

University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, P.R.

Assistant Laboratory Technical January 2015-May 2016 Develop reagents (hazardous and non-hazardous) for all teaching laboratories of the chemistry department. Contact making with companies of chemical reagents and waste to maintain the material inventory in warehouses.

University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, P.R.

Biological Sciences 1 Laboratory Instructor January 2015-May 2015 Apply technology, visual arts and literature as an innovative tool in the laboratory to enhance students learning experience and to promote the development and use of critical thinking. 3

Certificates

Validation Industry Certification (2019)

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certification (2016) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Certification (2016) ServSafe, Food Handler Course and Assessment (2016) Alternative Requirements for Hazardous Waste Determination and Accumulation of Unwanted Material for Laboratories Owned by Eligible Academic Entities- 40 CFR Part 262, Subpart K (2015) Skills

• Food processing

• Food safety

• FDA and USDA regulatory

• SOP, SSOP and internal audit

• Knowledge nutrition

• Software: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point and Outlook

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