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JEAN CACERES

Abbotsford,Canada

Summary

Multi-faceted Food Technologist dedicated to scientific and engineering principles in research, development, and production technology for food development. Committed to maintaining quality control in ongoing effort to invent new recipes and concepts. Applied advanced food technology to produce relevant products.

Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.

Talented agricultural manager with proven expertise in operations oversight, team leadership and financial administration. Experienced in coordinating activities at all levels to maximize profits and sustain business operations. Work directly with employees to improve strategies and optimize performance.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dairy Farmer

MEIERHOF FARMS
Abbotsford, BC
08.2023 - Current
  • Development of general farm activities, which include milking, silage feeding, calving care, breeding, heat detection, weekly leg washing, detection and treatment of mastitis, deep cleaning and disinfection of the milking area, cleaning of the shed
  • Maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
  • Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
  • Monitoring animal health and wellbeing through regular checks on feed intake, body condition score and general behavior.
  • Implementing new technologies such as automated milking systems to increase productivity levels.
  • Keeping accurate records of animal movements within the herd including births, deaths and sales and purchases.
  • Operating tractors and other farming equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.

External Consultant

AGROPACK
Volcan, Chiriquí
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Applied techniques to analyze requirements, system capabilities and workflows.
  • Participated in training and managing new hires to bring new team members up to speed.
  • Evaluated internal systems and prepared training initiatives to mitigate ongoing problems.
  • Assessed employees through on-site observation and interviews to determine strengths and weaknesses in work performance, methods and team functions.
  • Devised new and improved records management programs to organize and protect data.
  • Developed and implemented new procedures to facilitate business growth.
  • Mitigated risks by leading and auditing international subsidiaries and operational processes.
  • Participated in internal audits to verify compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
  • Researched current industry best practices for improving existing HACCP plans.
  • Trained staff in the principles of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point systems.
  • Assisted with the development of new products by ensuring they meet all applicable HACCP regulations.

Land and Nutrient Management Tech

SMITHFIELD HOG PRODUCTION
Princeton, Missouri
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Developing activities of sampling and analysis of water from the treatment ponds, this to check its levels of pH, ammonium, DBO and nitrogen for later application in the land belonging to the company.
  • Knowledge as an operator of agricultural machinery and on preventive maintenance activities of these.
  • Monitoring of the area outside the farms are included to check for possible leaks that incur environmental contamination.

Intern at the Laboratory of Meat Sciences

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Columbus , Ohio
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Collaborating in the development of research activities (harvesting, cutting, processing and analysis) and development of new meat products.
  • Analyzed test samples from each batch run to verify product consistency and quality assurance standards.
  • Butchered carcasses to remove unwanted components and prepare for further processing.
  • Provided technical support regarding equipment operation issues or troubleshooting problems encountered during production runs.
  • Performed daily sanitation duties of meat processing equipment and facility according to health standards.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving contaminated materials or malfunctioning equipment.
  • Evaluated meat temperatures for safety and quality and kept detailed records of heat statuses.
  • Assisted in the development of new recipes and products utilizing fresh meats.
  • In addition, collaborating in the optimal development of different meat judging contests in the region.

Education

Diploma - Hygiene And Occupational Safety

Technological University of Panama
Chiriqui, Panama
09.2023

Master of Science - Agribusiness Management

International School of Agri Management
Almeria, Spain
07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology

Escuela Agricola Panamericana Zamoranoa
TGU, Honduras
12.2021

Skills

  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Team Oversight
  • Process Improvement
  • Safety Practices
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Work Scheduling
  • Staff Management
  • Team Supervision
  • Livestock Management
  • Equipment Operation
  • Research and Data Analysis
  • Product Testing
  • Standards Development
  • Food Product Formulation
  • Quality Control
  • Quality Assurance
  • Business Administration
  • Database Management
  • Supply Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Project Planning
  • Administrative Support
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Organizing and Categorizing
  • Issue Resolution
  • Human Resources Management (HRM)
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Microsoft Office
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Data Modeling
  • Report Preparation
  • Chemistry

Computing - Skills

  • Microsoft Office advanced user level
  • Management of data analysis programs (SAS)
  • SketchUp Intermediate level

Publications

Evaluation of brines to improve the physicochemical characteristics in the loin (M. Longissimus dorsi) of culling cows from the Zamorano Dairy Cattle unit. Available in: http://hdl.handle.net/11036/6975

References

Zamoranoa the Department of Food Science, Pan American Agricultural School, Zamorano, Honduras, aacosta@zamorano.edu, (504) 2287-2323
  • Brady Huffman, Land Application Crew Leader, Smithfield Hog Production, bhuffman@smithfield.com, (660) 748-4940, (660) 654-1489
  • Dr. Lyda G. García, Associate Professor of Meat Science / Extension Meat Specialist, The Ohio State University, garcia.625@osu.edu, (614) 943-9440

    • Certification

    • CPR/First aid Certified. Issued: Dec 2023.
    • WHMIS Certified. Issued: Dec 2023.
    • CAFO class B Certified. Issued: July 2022.

    Languages

    English
    Full Professional
    Spanish
    Native/ Bilingual
    French
    Elementary

    Timeline

    Dairy Farmer

    MEIERHOF FARMS
    08.2023 - Current

    External Consultant

    AGROPACK
    05.2023 - 07.2023

    Land and Nutrient Management Tech

    SMITHFIELD HOG PRODUCTION
    03.2022 - 03.2023

    Intern at the Laboratory of Meat Sciences

    THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
    08.2021 - 11.2021

    Diploma - Hygiene And Occupational Safety

    Technological University of Panama

    Master of Science - Agribusiness Management

    International School of Agri Management

    Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology

    Escuela Agricola Panamericana Zamoranoa

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