Cristina Camarena

Hayward,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented and reliable production and quality control professional with over 9 years of experience in food manufacturing, packaging, and customer service. Strong knowledge of GMP compliance, quality assurance procedures, and production documentation. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a proven ability to support cross-functional teams and maintain high standards in fast-paced environments

Overview

years of professional experience

2012

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Packaging, Production & Quality Control

Kiva Manufacturer

Oakland, California

09.2016 - Current

Ensured accurate packaging of products, including correct flavors, lot numbers, and labeling
Maintained a clean and organized work environment in compliance with GMP standards
Created and verified labels for finished products
Met daily production quotas while maintaining quality standards
Recorded room temperatures and product weights to ensure regulatory compliance
Enforced GMP rules including proper PPE usage (face masks, gloves, hair nets, coats, and shoe covers)
Trained and translated for Spanish-speaking new hires
Prepared product samples for third-party lab testing (mold and potency analysis)
Completed and signed off on production and infusion department documentation
Verified correct lot numbers and daily flavors across all departments as part of QC responsibilities
Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.

Customer Service Representative

Oportun

Oakland

11.2015 - 08.2016

Assisted customers with loan applications and account inquiries
Handled cash transactions with accuracy and integrity
Conducted follow-up calls to support application completion
Identified and resolved discrepancies in customer records
Managed multiple application systems and physical documentation
Maintained organized filing systems and accurate paperwork
Coordinated with internal departments such as IT and maintenance to resolve issues

Machine Operator Technician

Mars Engineering

San Leandro, California

08.2012 - 09.2014

Operated and monitored heavy machinery in a manufacturing environment
Used hand tools safely and efficiently
Maintained a clean and safe work area at all times
Operated up to four machines simultaneously
Lifted and moved heavy equipment as required
Adjusted machine settings to meet production specifications.
Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance.
Loaded materials into machines ensuring proper positioning of material in relation to the tooling used.
Performed minor maintenance such as lubricating moving parts on machinery.
Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutters, blades, saws and other attachments as necessary.
Verified conformance of finished products to specifications using various gauges such as micrometers, calipers and depth gages.

Education

Mt. Eden

Hayward, CA

Skills

Languages: Bilingual — Spanish (oral, read, and written)
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, data entry
Core Strengths: Quality control, GMP compliance, attention to detail, problem solving, organization
Quality control
GMP compliance
Equipment operation

Manufacturing techniques
Customer support
Effective communication
Training and mentoring
Attention to detail
Packaging equipment operation
Assembly and packaging skills

Languages

Spanish

Native/ Bilingual

Timeline