Andrea M.
Mid-Level Food Technology Sensory Panel Leader
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Andrea M. is a dedicated Professional Food Technologist and Registered Chemical Technician, with a Bachelor of Science in Food Technology from the University of Santo Tomas. Currently, she excels at Alaska Milk Corporation as a Sensory Panel Leader, where she develops and applies sensory evaluation methodologies for dairy products. Her role involves planning and executing sensory panels, analyzing results, and conducting training in Sensory Evaluation and Consumer Science. Prior to this, Andrea served as a Quality Assurance Assistant at The Purefoods-Hormel Co. Inc., where she monitored production processes and handled customer complaints to ensure food safety in the cannery plant. Her experience also includes a stint at Nestlé Philippines as an NQAC Analyst, performing microbiological analysis, and at Monde Nissin Corporation as a Supplier Quality Development Analyst, where she handled physico-chemical analysis. Andrea holds professional certifications, including the Professional Food Technologist licensure, and is continuously enhancing her skills through training such as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).
Experience
Sensory Panel Leader for Dairy Products
Alaska Milk Corporation (Friesland Campina) · 2025 — PresentActively engages in cross-functional project teams, developing and applying sensory evaluation methodologies. Coordinates and executes sensory panels and testing sessions, while analyzing results and providing clear recommendations. Conducts training on Sensory Evaluation and Consumer Science, screens and monitors both internal and external panel performance, and seeks to enhance Sensory Evaluation methods. Collaborates with Sensory Panel Leaders globally for knowledge sharing and handles R&D documentation.Quality Assurance Assistant for Cannery Plant
The Purefoods-Hormel Co. Inc. · 2021 — 2025Monitors in-line processes to identify potential deviations in production that may impact food safety. Manages customer complaints, conducts visits, and coordinates Sensory Evaluation findings with the Product Development and Marketing teams for improvements. Performs sensory evaluations for canned meat products and tests confiscated items from San Miguel Foods Security Group. Aids in preparation for FDA certification and conducts technical training on canning basics, can defects, and sensory evaluation for employees.NQAC Analyst – General Microbiology
Nestlé Philippines · 2021 — 2021Conducts microbiological analyses for infant formula and other dairy products, ensuring all incoming materials are examined per approved standards. Utilizes advanced analytical tools and methodologies to analyze test results and identify trends and deviations.Supplier Quality Development Analyst
Monde Nissin Corporation · 2020 — 2020Evaluates the effectiveness of food safety and quality systems for supplier quality development, as well as validating in-process products and processes. Executes basic physico-chemical analyses including titration, moisture analysis, pH analysis, and organoleptic evaluation for production materials. Analyzes samples for shelf-life studies and assists in new product development.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Food TechnologyUNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS · 2015 — 2020
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