Jose Alejandro Torres Almada
Sparks,MD
Summary
Dynamic and safety-oriented Food Chemistry student with a strong desire to secure an internship in the food industry. Proven track record in laboratory safety assurance as a Member of the Safety and Hygiene Committee. Skilled in laboratory inspections and hazard identification. Proficient in Microsoft Office, laboratory analysis, bilingual, and problem solving. Certified in Cereal Products Technology and Rheological Quality Evaluation. Recognized for innovative projects in food product development and food security. Ready to contribute effectively to your organization's success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Member of the Safety and Hygiene Committee of the Department of Chemical, Biological, and Health Sciences
University of Sonora
Hermosillo, Mexico
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Conduct laboratory inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards
- Establish plans to identify hazards and risks in laboratories
- Review maintenance and operation history of eye wash stations, emergency showers, and fire extinguishers
- Generate reports on deficiencies in laboratory equipment such as extractors, fume hoods, lights, among others
- Encourage colleagues and instructors to use personal protective equipment and follow good laboratory safety practices
- Conduct walkthrough of classrooms to assess facility conditions using a checklist that included reviewing emergency exits, fire alarms, operation of computer equipment, among others.
Brigadist on Community Center
Community service, not a company itself
Hermosillo, Mexico
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Guidance on preparing healthy, nutritious, low-cost foods with the required hygiene standards
- Directing these knowledges to the population of communities or neighborhoods located in the catchment area of the community center
- Supporting health talks with an emphasis on food safety and care, aiming to prevent diseases
- Guidance and supervision of the preparation and nutritional content of the foods offered at the community center.
Customer service agent
Teleperformance
Hermosillo, Mexico
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Provide customer service by chat and calls
- Worked for a popular food delivery service company in the USA assisting customers and drivers with problems on their orders.
Education
Bachelor's - Food Chemistry
University of Sonora
12-2024
Skills
- Food laboratory analysis - 1 year
- Safety Laboratory and Work practices - 2 years
- Research & development - 1 year
- Microsoft Office - 6 years
- Teamwork
- Bilingual (English-Spanish)
- Microbiological analysis - 2 years
- Sensorial analysis - 1 year
- Public speaking
- Complex problem solving
Accomplishments
2nd place on Student research showcase
12/2023
Obtained 2nd place on Food Technology Academy, in the category of Development and Characterization of New Products by creating and characterizing chemically and sensorially a confectionery product derived from the extraction of essential oil and pectin from Bitter Orange ( Citrus aurantium ).
1st place on Student research showcase
12/2022
Obtained 1st place on Sustainability Academy, in the category of Applied Investigation, by developing research to identify and get rid of asbestos materials on laboratories such as mittens and heating pads.
Participation and completion of The Big Idea Project
04/2022
The Big Idea Project" was a collaborative initiative between the University of Sonora and Northern Arizona University, where interdisciplinary teams were formed with the aim of developing projects to promote food security among indigenous communities in the Sonora-Arizona Mega-region.
Certification
- Practical and Theoretical Course on Rheological Quality Evaluation of Wheat Flours, 10/2023, 20 hours.
- Practical and Theorical Course on Cereal Products Technology, 10/2023, 20 hours.
Additional Information - President Of Society
President of the Food Chemistry Students' Society (1 year)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
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morning
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