RHEA ROTEA ABA

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MABIGA, MABALACAT PAMPANGA

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nd5f8b@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To enhance my skills and to learn more in the field of food research and development. To impart my knowledge in the field of Science

WORK EXPERIENCE

October 18, 2010 – present Edward Keller Philippines Inc. Calamba, Laguna

Product Deverlopment Technologist

Responsible in product development of products related to meat applications

Handles projects for Food Service accounts

Responsible for the development of technical specifications of accredited raw materials and finished products as reference for Quality Control and for use of production

Responsible in technology transfer of approved formulations to production and Quality Assurance

May 2, 2007 – October 15,2010 RFM Corporation Cabuyao, Laguna

R and D Researcher

Responsible in product development and improvement of meat products

Responsible for technology transfer to all toll packers

Responsible for the development of technical specifications of accredited raw materials and finished products as reference for Quality Control and for use of production

Validated technical specifications for canned and processed meat

Revised the existing manufacturing specifications of all meat product lines for better understanding of toll packers and to serve as guide for QA department

May 11, 2004 – May 4, 2007 Century Canning Corporation Pasig City

Corporate R and D Researcher

Responsible in product development and improvement of all tuna products, both local and export

Performs development of spice blends for all tuna products

Responsible for product formulation of all new products for tuna

Conducts raw material inspection and evaluation

Assigned in product formulation of sauce-based products for meat

Initiated review and validation product and technical specifications

Reviewed and improved formulations of all tuna products for better stability of sauces

2003 Edward Keller Philippines Inc. Canlubang, Laguna

Quality Assurance Trainee

Assigned in the evaluation of all raw materials

Performs product application of wet and dry mixes/products

Assigned in the testing and evaluation of finished goods, both dry and liquid goods

Trained in the microbiological testing of micro-sensitive spices and finished goods

Trained in sensory evaluation of some finished goods and raw materials

2003 – 2004 Food Engineering Department UP Los Baños, Laguna

Student Assistant

Assisted in laboratory activities of students taking up food engineering

Trained in the operation of some lab-scale equipments

EDUCATION

2000 - 2004 University of the Philippines, Los Baños

B.S. in Food Technology

1996 – 2000 ACHS – Special Science Class

Secondary Level

1990 – 1996 Holy Family Academy

Elementary Level

SEMINARS ATTENDED

HACCP Training and Seminar

May 2008, CMPC Cabuyao, Laguna

Halal Seminar

May 2008, CMPC Cabuyao, Laguna

Flavor Language

May 2008, Lanai RFM Main Office, Pioneer, Mandaluyong City

Seminar on Spices and Seasonings

February 21, 2007, Givaudan, Makati City

Basic Sensory Evaluation Seminar

March 2006, Givaudan, Makati City

Fats and Oils

March 2006, Oleo-Fats, Quezon City

Basic Savoury Ingredients Used in Seasoning Blending

April 2006, Firmenich, Don Chino Roces Ave. Ext. Makati City

Leadership Training Seminars

December 2003 and February 2004, Institute of Food Science and Technology

Philippine Association of Food Technologist, 42nd Annual Convention

November 19-21, 2003 Holiday Inn Galleria Manila, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

SPECIAL SKILLS

Computer Literate: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint

CHARACTER REFERENCE

Rhoda G. Inocelda

Corporate R&D Asst. Manager , Century Canning Corporation

838-8866

Amy dela Cruz

Corporate HRD, Century Canning Corporation

633-8555 local 260

Daisy G. Engle

Corporate R&D Manager, Century Canning Corporation

838-8866

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