Alejandro Rodriguez Valenciano
San Carlos
Summary
Quality management professional with history of driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and achieve significant results. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments, with strong skills in process optimization and quality assurance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Manager
ITACU Corporation
09.2019 - Current
- Supervisor of the Quality Department for Fresh Pineapple and Banana Exports.
- Coordination of operations, volume scheduling, packaging, and visits to supplier farms.
- Personnel management and responsibility for fresh fruit packing processes.
- Control of records, quality documents, and export activities.
- Ensuring compliance with food safety protocols, hygiene, social responsibility, food fraud prevention, and post-harvest processes.
- In charge of certifications for international standards: IFS Broker, GlobalG.A.P, Fairtrade, organic certification, and compliance with FSMA (USA) regulations.
- Review and management of European Union and USDA regulations for fresh fruit export.
- Management of material purchases and inventory.
- Knowledge of international markets based on fruit quality.
- Updating, monitoring, and ensuring compliance with national export regulations.
Agronomy Engineer.
Costa Rica Fruit Company
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Supervisor of the Fresh Pineapple Harvesting Department.
- Supervisor of the Technical Services Department.
- Supervisor of the Agrochemical Applications and Programs Department for Fresh Pineapple.
- Support in GlobalG.A.P certification processes for fresh pineapple production.
Investigation Project
Agricenter
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Agronomist in a research project on the life cycle of mealybugs insects in pineapple cultivation.
- Agronomist in a research project on the life cycle of ants associated with mealybugs insects.
- Agronomist in a research project on the control of ants associated with mealybugs insects in pineapple cultivation.
Investigation Project Assistant
Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
01.2016 - 01.2017
- "Determination of the carbon footprint and use of solar energy in dairy production units as an alternative to climate change in the Huetar Norte region of Costa Rica."
Education
Training - GlobalG.A.P Chain of Custody
SGE Consulting
07-2023
Training - Interpretation And Application of The IFS Standard
SGE Consulting
04-2023
Training - Implementation of HACCP in The Food Industry
SGE Consulting
10-2022
Business Administration - Diploma
Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica
12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica
11-2017
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Food safety and hygiene regulations
- Knowledge of international regulations of the European Union and the US
- Knowledge in international certifications standards: GlobalGAP, IFS Broker, Organic certifications, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance
- Pineapple and banana crop knowledge
- Quality management systems
- Negotiation
- Compliance monitoring
- Corrective actions
- Document management
- Product inspection
- Team Training
Languages
Spanish
English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/13/94
- Nationality: Costarican
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Quality Manager
ITACU Corporation
09.2019 - Current
Agronomy Engineer.
Costa Rica Fruit Company
09.2017 - 09.2019
Investigation Project
Agricenter
01.2017 - 08.2017
Investigation Project Assistant
Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
01.2016 - 01.2017
Training - GlobalG.A.P Chain of Custody
SGE Consulting
Training - Interpretation And Application of The IFS Standard
SGE Consulting
Training - Implementation of HACCP in The Food Industry
SGE Consulting
Business Administration - Diploma
Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
Instituto Tecnológico De Costa Rica
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