Adriana C. Leon Maldonado

An experienced professional with a strong comprehension of Health Sciences, Food Safety, and Quality Assurance

• Solid experience in GMP and HACCP training/implementation/validation under regulatory environment; knowledgeable about SQF, BRC, and FSSC22000 referentials. 
• Demonstrated ability to forge, lead, and motivate QA surveillance teams.
• Solid experience in scientific research projects. 
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Superior problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to multi-task; capable of working in a self-managed, team environment. 
• Experience using computer software. 
• Proficiency in English, French, and Spanish.

Competencies and Proficiencies

Management

• Ensure that the department’s objectives are met
• Serve as primary plant liaison to external regulatory agencies (ex. CFIA)
• Manage the development, implementation, maintenance, validation, and review of quality programs in place; elaborate and present research projects
• Manage purchasing and inventory of supplies such as chemicals and lab material
• Organize and facilitate meetings with other managers of the plant to ensure compliance with regulations
• Plan, organize and monitor activities of the QA Team; provide coaching and training to support continuous improvement
• Advise and assist in problem-solving; sharing of expertise

Quality Assurance

• Lead the maintenance, validation, and improvement of the quality system in place
• Ensure application of HACCP and GMP standards; monitor updates of the HACCP/SQF system;
• Identify the risks of contamination and microbial alterations in the production of products of animal origin; establishment of effective controls
• Ensure compliance and record-keeping for all mandated quality checks, testing, sampling, and sanitation activities
• Lead internal audits and respond to issues; ensure the update and validation of the HACCP/SQF system
• Track, analyze, and lead initiatives and corrective action plans to deal with non-conformities in the plant; make recommendations and share expertise
• Ensure maintenance and update of different accreditations

MSc. Food Safety and Quality Assurance + Toxicology                                                           2009

University of Guelph. Guelph. Ontario, Canada

Department of Food Science

Bachelor in Health Sciences                                                                                         2007

Technician in Food Science and Technology

Comparative Evaluation of Studies Performed Outside Canada 

Ministère de l'immigration et des Communautés culturelles du Québec