Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
Languages
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Sara Ulloa

Aspire Bakeries
2
Languages
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience

Accomplished Quality Assurance and Research Development professional with over 20 years in the food industry. Expertise in driving product innovation, conducting line trials, verifying formulas, and ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety standards. Skilled in mathematical calculations and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality food products.

Work History

FSQA Technician

1 Year 4 Months
Aspire Bakeries | 04.2025 - Current

FSQA Tech.

  • Verified Formulas, mixing sheets, and production documentation
  • Performed product evaluation to ensure quality standards.
  • Conducted environmental monitoring and microbiological swabbing.
  • Ensured compliance with GMP, Food safety, and sanitation requirements.
  • Worked closely with production, project managers, and maintenance to resolve quality issues.
  • Monitored product quality and consistency to meet company standards.
  • Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient supplies and usage.
  • Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure working environment.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
  • Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
  • Identified process gaps and implemented corrective actions, resulting in higher efficiency and reduced error rates.
  • Coached and motivated 4-person QA team to develop competencies.
  • Managed testing initiatives, establishing metrics, standards, methodology and necessary testing precautions and scheduling execution.
  • Mentored team members on best practices in quality control and compliance procedures.
  • Conducted regular audits of production processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to guidelines.

Quality Control Inspector

1 Year 2 Months
Yakult USA | 01.2024 - 03.2025
  • Inspected finished products for quality compliance, maintaining high standards in safety and hygiene.
  • Conducted routine audits of production processes, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring adherence to protocols.
  • Collaborated with production teams to troubleshoot quality issues and implement corrective actions effectively.
  • Documented inspection results accurately, contributing to comprehensive quality reports and regulatory compliance.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.

Quality Assurance Lead

16 Years 10 Months
Laguna Cookie Bakery | 06.2002 - 04.2019
  • Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance product consistency and safety standards.
  • Developed and implemented effective testing protocols for new cookie recipes and production processes.
  • Mentored team members on best practices in quality control and compliance procedures.
  • Conducted regular audits of production processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to guidelines.

Education

GED

Bloom High School | Chicago Heights, IL

Skills

Team collaborator
Bilingual ( English and Spanish)
Detail-oriented
SAP systems
Environmental Monitoring
Microbiological Swabbing
Production documentation
MAnufacturing Reports
HACCP & GMP compliance
Data entry and reporting
Food Safety program

Certification

  • SQF
  • HACCP
  • QUAKER
  • MARS ( M&M)

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

FSQA Technician

Aspire Bakeries
04.2025 - CurrentRead More

Quality Control Inspector

Yakult USA
01.2024 - 03.2025Read More

Quality Assurance Lead

Laguna Cookie Bakery
06.2002 - 04.2019Read More

Bloom High School

GED
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Sara Ulloa