Zujeily Ortiz Guerra
Summary
Proven project management professional with a track record of success in optimizing processes, fostering team collaboration, and consistently delivering high-quality projects within budget and on schedule. Experienced mentor, guiding junior team members to achieve professional growth and enhance overall team efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Project Lead
Bakerly Barn NORAC USA
03.2022 - Current
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing and improving team communication.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality projects within budget and on schedule.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and increasing overall team efficiency.
- Reduced project completion timeframes through strategic resource allocation and efficient task delegation.
- Prioritize tasks strategically to ensure efficient project completion.
- Saved costs on multiple projects by identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing cost-effective solutions.
- Maintained quality assurance standards while managing large-scale projects, resulting in significant reductions in defects and rework.
- Escalate project issues to my manager for prompt acknowledgment and resolution."
- Lead innovation & improvement projects directed towards r&d product team, managed milestones and timeline.
- Streamlined communication within the team, leading to better
project coordination and timely completion of tasks. - Managed multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines, while maintaining a strong focus on quality outcomes.
- Established parameters for a newly introduced large-format
production line, leading the launch of a new product as part of the company's expansion.
Research and Development Technician
Bakerly Barn, NORAC USA
06.2018 - 02.2022
- Formulated new recipes recipes from laboratory scale and production settings for Brioche and Crepes.
- Defined production parameters and specifications for new products across the production line, covering recipe creation, mixing, molding, proofing, baking, cooling and packaging for the brioche production line.
- Managed crepe batter preparation, crepe cooking, rolling, chocolate/fruit filling system, and packaging for the crepe line."
- Establish R&D protocols and SOPs.
- Improved the existing recipes by experimenting with diverse ingredients, and conducted timely analysis on product quality focusing on aspects of shelf life and sensory changes.
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
Baker
Small Bakery Business
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Industrial Preparation of cakes, cookies, brownies and all pastries.
- Mixing, Molding, Baking and decoration in retail operations.
- Perform quality tests, ensure proper material given by QA department, keep continuous work, report safety or quality defects to management, ensure OSHA regulations, proper PPE and GMP
- Stations sanitations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Developed creative seasonal recipes, attracting new customers and increasing bakery sales.
- Ensured product freshness by implementing proper storage techniques and regularly rotating stock.
Production Team Lead-Machine Operator
PAP Technologies
04.2014 - 12.2014
- Lottery Tickets for all the states of United States
- Operate printing machines with proper PPE and safety guidelines, meet production goals.
Production Assistant
Scranton Corporation
02.2014 - 04.2014
- PESA Manufacturing for schools in the United States
- Operate machines with proper PPE and safety guidelines, meet production goals.
Wedding Coordinator
Lauxmont Farms Banquet Center
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Scheduling appointments, pricing, customer service, coordinate events, weddings, parties, invoicing.
Machine Operator
Clark Filter Incorporated
07.2008 - 08.2012
- Air filter Manufacturing for train lines in the United States
- Operate machines with proper PPE and safety guidelines, meet production goals.
Education
Bachelor / Culinary Arts -
YTI Career Institute
08.2014
High School General Studies -
Escuela Pedro Falu Orellano
01.2004
Skills
- Project Management
- Baking and Pastry
- Team Leadership and Mentorship
- Cost Management
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Professional Developments
- International travel to france to observe the operations of french style
manufacturing of the products for french market. - Domestic travel to help start up a new production line in second facility in the USA.
Timeline
R&D Project Lead
Bakerly Barn NORAC USA
03.2022 - Current
Research and Development Technician
Bakerly Barn, NORAC USA
06.2018 - 02.2022
Baker
Small Bakery Business
10.2016 - 06.2018
Production Team Lead-Machine Operator
PAP Technologies
04.2014 - 12.2014
Production Assistant
Scranton Corporation
02.2014 - 04.2014
Wedding Coordinator
Lauxmont Farms Banquet Center
08.2013 - 02.2014
Machine Operator
Clark Filter Incorporated
07.2008 - 08.2012
Bachelor / Culinary Arts -
YTI Career Institute
High School General Studies -
Escuela Pedro Falu Orellano
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