PAMELA MARIDUENA

Motivated and detail-oriented professional with a background in chemical engineering and a strong focus on food safety and quality management, plus HSEQ experience. Proficient in implementing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FSSC-ISO 22000, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), along with expertise in ISO standards. Eager to apply my skills and knowledge within the Canadian industry, contributing to high-quality standards and operational excellence. Known for strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in quality management and safety processes.

Remote. HSEQ Manager

Salud en Casa Médicos SAS                                                                                 02/2021 – 09/2024

                                                                                                                                                 Cali, Colombia

• Responsible for ensuring the integrated management system is established, implemented and maintained to the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

• Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.

• Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.

• Participate in internal and external auditing in the health industry, taking part as an internal auditor in the company.

Remote. HSEQ consultant

Salud en Casa Médicos SAS                                                                                    01/2020-02/2021

• Performed thorough internal audits remotely to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 standards, analyzing processes, identifying gaps, and recommending corrective actions to align with best practices in quality and occupational health and safety management in the Healthcare sector.

• Prepared detailed audit reports outlining non-conformities and improvement opportunities. 

Food safety and quality internal auditor

Truchas Belmira SAS                                                                                       08/2019 – 02/2021 Medellin, Colombia

• Guided the company through the HACCP certification process, ensuring all food safety management systems were compliant with the necessary requirements.

• Performed regular internal audits to assess the company’s compliance with ISO 22000 and HACCP standards. Identified areas for improvement and worked with cross-functional teams. 

• Created and maintained essential documentation, including food safety procedures, risk management plans, and operational controls, necessary for meeting certification requirements.

• Provided training to ensure employees understood how to manage critical control points safely and efficiently.

Process Engineering Co-Op Student

Smurfit Kappa                                                                                                           02/2019 – 08/2019

                                                                                                                                           Yumbo, Colombia

• Collected, analyzed and interpreted detailed processes related to water consumption in cardboard production to troubleshoot and optimize operating issues.

• Performed design verification on original and derivative ideas using analytical and experimental methods.

• Liaised with internal teams to complete design, production, research, process flows and documentation.

Master Business Administration                                                                                September 2024

University Canada West                                                                                                    Vancouver BC

Master Quality, food safety, diet and nutrition                                                                     July 2021

Universidad de Alcalá                                                                                     Alcala de Henares, Spain 

Specialist degree in Safety, security and Health                                                          February 2021

La universidad Autónoma de Occidente                                                                         Cali, Colombia

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineer.                                                                              June 2019

Universidad de La Sabana                                                                                                Cali, Colombia