Anna Alcala
Fresno
Summary
To find stable and long term employment with a company that has integrity and an open mind for continuous improvement and research & development.
Quality assurance professional with robust experience in ensuring product compliance and optimizing processes. Known for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in root cause analysis. Adept at collaborating with teams to drive continuous improvement and adapt to evolving requirements. Proven ability to maintain high standards and deliver consistent results in dynamic environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Technician
Dreyers Grand Ice Cream
02.2025 - Current
- Oversight of Net Content and HACCP checks including Metal Detector and 2D
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards by conducting regular audits and updating quality control procedures as needed.
- Assist as needed by Hygienist with hygiene verifications
- Complete online sensory at required intervals
- Conduct drain weights and nut weights
- To report all non-conformances to the line manager, QA manager shift manager
- Collect all required samples in line for microplating.
- Carry out daily G.M.P audits.
- Line hygiene swabbing and audits etc.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring defects, enabling targeted corrective actions that reduced future occurrences significantly.
Quality Control/Quality Assurance
Foster Farms
09.2013 - 02.2025
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Monitor process and perform routine HACCP checks
- Perform pre-operational inspections in area assigned
- Perform, monitor and evaluate compliance with USDA regulations .
- Hold product that does not conform to customer agreements, finished product specifications, or legal requirements and also authorized to make decision regarding product disposition including release
- Assisted as a QA back-up Lead when times were needed
- .Practice good G.M.P and SOP documentation
Machine Operator/Lead Position: Quality Control
Busseto Foods
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: Dried Italian Meats
- Daily start up and shut down inspection of equipment: Sanitation, mechanical, preparation of equipment for the shift, etc.
- Weights on products and Packaging.
- Quality inspection on products and packaging materials.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Quality Control
Premiere Valley Foods
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Reviewed slides for quality control prior to sending to pathologists.
- Improved production efficiency by optimizing chemical processes and implementing quality control measures.
- Oversaw quality control by reducing downtime to boost efficiency and revenue.
- Maximized quality control of translated documents.
- Conducted quality control measures regularly to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fresno Adult School
Fresno, Ca01.1998
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate -
Kaplan College
Clovis, CA01.2012
Skills
- Multilingual proficiency
- Spanish- Fluent- 2nd Language
- Read-Write-Translate-Speak
- Software development
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- SAP program management
Timeline
Quality Technician
Dreyers Grand Ice Cream
02.2025 - Current
Quality Control/Quality Assurance
Foster Farms
09.2013 - 02.2025
Machine Operator/Lead Position: Quality Control
Busseto Foods
01.2000 - 01.2004
Quality Control
Premiere Valley Foods
01.1997 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Fresno Adult School
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate -
Kaplan College
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