Stewart Alsunna-Palafox
Riverside,CA
Summary
Results-driven Quality Control Laboratory Technician at Monster Energy, skilled in product inspection and defect reporting. Proven ability to enhance lab operations through effective collaboration and process improvement. Adept in SAP end-user interface and committed to maintaining safety protocols, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Lab Technician
Monster Energy
Corona, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Product inspection within lab environment: analyze finished beverage product conformance from 100+ domestic and international co-packing facilities within North America, South America, and Asia-Pacific regions.
- Complete routine sample testing: carbon dioxide, brix, and pH levels; perform taste, odor, and visual inspection; test for citric-acid levels as necessary; document analysis test results in SAP and Smartsheet; conduct rechecks for non-conformance confirmation; produce defect reports.
- Follow safety protocols for utilizing laboratory equipment; collaborate with other technicians, administrators, and managers; support continuous improvement of team performance and lab infrastructure; perform weekly inspection of supply inventory levels.
- Provided instruction for 2 lab procedures - Density meter maintenance and Zahm-Nagel CO2 testing - in contribution to documentation creation.
- Top 3 finalist in SAP Quality Management knowledge quiz campaign conducted among American and international QC employees.
Hookah Caterer
SoCal Hookahs LLC
06.2019 - 10.2023
- Prepared and served high-quality hookahs at restaurants, lounges, and party events, enhancing guest experiences throughout Southern California.
- Communicated effectively with clients to confirm event details and logistics.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring seamless catering operations.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during service.
Service Assistant
Postino Wine Cafe
Irvine, CA
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Facilitated new store opening by starting as host and quickly advancing to service assistant within first month, showcasing adaptability and commitment.
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced cafe environment.
- Resolved guest inquiries and issues promptly, improving customer satisfaction and overall service experience.
- Enhanced front of house experience by providing refreshments, bussing and resetting tables, and assisting with food running to ensure a welcoming atmosphere.
Chemistry and Biochemistry Stockroom Student Assistant
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Supported technicians in lab safety, preparation, maintenance, changeovers, and general cleanup to ensure a safe and efficient learning environment.
- Provided stockroom service for up to 6 labs per week, facilitating both undergraduate and graduate student research laboratories to enhance lab operations.
- Enforced safety regulations and procedures, ensuring proper handling of materials and equipment to maintain compliance and promote student safety.
- Demonstrated laboratory procedures and techniques regarding micropipettes; repaired micropipettes up to adequate functionality.
General Operative
Builders Carpet and Drapery, Inc.
Placentia, CA
01.2012 - 12.2019
- Conducted weekly fieldwork: delivered products and tools to job sites, supervised job performance and completion progress, and handled customer service tasks through small flooring repairs.
- Operated small-business warehouse within construction industry: dispatched floor covering installers, received flooring product deliveries, and maintained organized inventory and cleanliness.
- Assisted with numerous housing community building projects across Orange County and one in Ventura County, focusing on collaboration with construction teams.
- Supported daily operations with project organization, data entry, office technology management, record keeping, and administrative tasks.
Education
Associate of Science - Physics
Norco College
Norco, CA06-2019
Associate of Science - Pre-Engineering
Norco College
Norco, CA06-2019
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Laboratory preparation
- Test procedures
- Experiment set-up
- Chemical handling
- Excel
- Sample preparation
- Sample testing
- Calibration
- Auto Titrator
- Instrument calibration
- Defect reporting
- Defect tracking
- Non-conformance reporting
- Data collection
- Analysis logs
- Documentation
- Record keeping
- Laboratory information management
- Process improvement
- Safety procedures
- Work instruction development
- Inventory management
- Inventory accuracy
- Lab maintenance
- Laboratory operations
- Product inspection
- Procedure compliance
- Time management
- Microsoft office
- Accuracy
- Word
- Outlook
- Smartsheet
- Detail orientation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Sample testing
- Laboratory safety
- Laboratory operations
- Inventory management
- Non-conformance reporting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Quality Control Lab Technician
Monster Energy
04.2023 - Current
Service Assistant
Postino Wine Cafe
11.2022 - 09.2023
Chemistry and Biochemistry Stockroom Student Assistant
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
07.2022 - 03.2023
Hookah Caterer
SoCal Hookahs LLC
06.2019 - 10.2023
General Operative
Builders Carpet and Drapery, Inc.
01.2012 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Physics
Norco College
Associate of Science - Pre-Engineering
Norco College