University: UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista, Sao Paulo - Brazil 2002 - 2006, Bachelors Degree - Economic Sciences

Post MDS Role: Technical Manager, Produce Global Solutions

MDS Experience:

PGS - Produce Global Solutions Ltd (Based at the Greenery - Zaltbommel - The Netherlands), September 2009 - June 2010

Quality - Technical Manager                      

Key Responsibilities and Learning Experiences:

• Whilst based in The Netherlands, to ensure that PGS contract companies are fulfilling their obligations regarding product quality, safety and legality, flagging potential issues when standards are not met;
• To play a key role by working closely and developing relationships with key teams based in The Netherlands as well as UK based teams;
• To manage all technical aspects from growing, packaging and delivery to customers;
• To perform internal audits following relevant standards (TFMS/ BRC);
• To provide support in preparation for TFMS and BRC audits;
• To support senior management with performance analysis;
• To conduct trials and provide technical support for new product development;
• Experience of living and working abroad.

Humber VHB - Integrow, May 2009 - September 2009

Quality Assurance Technician/ Project Management

Key Responsibilities and Learning Experiences:

• Liaise with technical department and other departments with issues affecting product quality, legality and safety.
• Provide support to Technical department on supplier related projects;
• Responsible for maintaining QA paperwork completed and up to date;
• Development of Shelf Life project works;
• To conduct quality assessments and ensure company quality standards are fully implemented and met;
• Member of company Internal Audit Team;

Barfoots of Botley, November 2008 - April 2009

Supply Chain/ Procurement

Key Responsibilities and Learning Experiences:

• Technical and Procurement liaison - review of internal working practices;
• Support and promote improvement in current working practices for Procurement and Supply Chain Department with data analysis and Database projects;
• Project ownership under Technical department – review, development and implementation of final customers’ product specifications and raw material specifications;
• Liaison with Farm on internal projects;
• Support Supply Chain Department with Supplier’s Claims;
• Conduct quality surveys in liaison with third party surveyors, suppliers and sea freight companies.
• Experience on technical, production and supply chain operations/ aspects of the business;

Humber VHB (Runcton Nursery), June 2008 - November 2008

Quality Assurance Technician

Key Responsibilities and Learning Experiences:

• Assessment of raw material to ensure all produce is fit for purpose and consistent standards of quality are delivered to customers;
• Ensure that all products dispatched meet customers specifications, labeled with the correct information; all in line production books are completed and signed off;
• Liaise with customers technologist and depot quality controllers with any issues that may arise; Prepare customer samples when requested and maintain shelf life trials, taking action when results are bellow the standard;
• Maintain high level of hygiene and a clean environment in the packing area and ensure staff follow hygiene policy; all scales and temperature equipment in the area are calibrated properly and well maintained;
• Development and presentation of shelf-life project-work;
• Assistance in training and coaching new staff.