Dizon Country Fresh, Inc., Dizon Farms Group of Companies Manila, PH Technical Services Department (TSD) Manager Sep 2017 – present Manages both Technical and Production sections of the company. In-charge of processing documents for the Philippine Food and Drug Administration. Signs and approves forms, specification guides, working instructions and policies as well as process flow for production standardization and compliance with cGMP. Manages and oversee production allocation, process, and distribution including minimal knowledge on company-designed SAP system for ordering and inventory transfer process. Senior Technical Officer Mar 2016 – Sep 2017 Headed GMP certification in November 2017. Approves, reviews technical documents (Forms, Specification Guides, Working Instructions, Policies, Process Flows). In charge of processing Philippine Food and Drug Administration documents such as License to Operate as Manufacturer/Trader and Certificate of Product Registration. Technical Specialist Jul 2015 – Mar 2016 Supervises compliance with cGMP and SSOP’s in the facility. Conducts internal and external Food Safety Audit. Prepares all necessary documents for Certificate of Product Registration and License to Operate as Food Manufacturer. Responsible for the monitoring and standardization of recipe development with shelf-life study. In-charge with creating, updating, and reviewing technical documents (Forms, Specification Guides, Working Instructions, Policies, and Process Flows, among others). Technical Analyst Mar 2014 – Jul 2015 Assists supervisor on product development. Also responsible for documentation. Monitors in-line production’s cGMP and SSOP compliance. Records and monitor finished goods, as well as incoming raw and packaging materials. Food and Nutrition Research Institute Manila, PH – Department of Science and Technology (FNRI – DOST) On-the-Job Trainee Apr – Jun 2011 Took part of the Food Research Development Group of the Institute. Assisted in Physico-Chemical Analysis, Sensory Evaluation, Recipe Testing, and Technical Presentation for a total of 300 hours.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RESEARCH PAPERS PREPARED Development of Buttercup Winter Squash (Cucurbita Maxima, Duchesne) Ice Cream Feb 2012 Development of an ice cream that is fortified with beta-carotene and flavored using the locally available squash in the market. Food Irradiation: Post Harvest Handling and Technology Oct 2008 Discussed the now-becoming popular technology called food irradiation as a treatment done on fresh produce before they reach the wet market. The paper investigates means to prolong the shelf life of a produce and improve its quality. SEMINARS ATTENDED “Moving towards Skilled, Market-driven, & Engaged MSMEs” SME Week, Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Pasay City (July 2017).` Food Export Requirements of Major Importing Countries Seminar on MSME processing requirements for importing to other countries. FDA Mandatory Requirements for Licensed to Operate (LTO): FOOD Short course seminar on MSME processing requirements for FDA Licensing and probable timeline for LTO processing in the food industry (Manufacturing, Trader, Distributor etc.). Basic Principles of Food Traceability and Food Defense. National Food Authority, Food Development Center. Taguig City (December 2016). Orientation and discussion on establishing basic principles for small companies to cope with the latest trend on Food Traceability and defense. Possible gaps on company defense system were also discussed. Documentation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). PTTC, DTI, Pasay City (September 2015) Documentation and guidelines on establishing HACCP documents; incorporating details of Hazard Analysis and possible control points in response to the hazard. “Global Trends & Emerging Issue in Food Safety” and Pathogen Sampling Collection in Meat or Antimicrobial Resistance Overview in Livestock. Yana Chemodities, Inc., Quezon City (August 2015) Provided broad awareness on current issues in Food Safety and the possible way or procedure to prevent antimicrobial resistance and the effect of resistance on livestock. Achieving Global Competitiveness through Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000-2013). Yana Chemodities, Inc., Quezon City (August 2014) Basic Requirements and awareness on FSSC 22000-2013. Requirements for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the Handling and Processing of Foods. National Food Authority, Food Development Center. Taguig City (April 2014) Guidelines and requirements on current Good Manufacturing Practices in Handling Manufactured Foods. Includes documentation and SOP’s on general cleaning practices inside the facility. Food Technology beyond Boundaries. The 50th PAFT Annual Convention, SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City (July 2011) A three-day program conducted by different sectors in the Philippine food industry including Food Safety, Food Processing, Research, and other innovations in the field. Advances in Food Processing. University of Santo Tomas, Manila (February 2010) Information on new trends in Food Processing and its developments.