Sebastian Valadez

Supervised productions run of updated existing products and new products to meet product specifications Developed product formulations and sample trials from early client concept to large-scale production Responsible for managing and record-keeping of updated and new formulations, regulatory forms, and vendor documentation

Product Development Supervisor - Golden Specialty Foods - Norwalk, CA

(2023-02)

• Supervised productions run of updated existing products and new products to meet product specifications
• Developed product formulations and sample trials from early client concept to large-scale production
• Responsible for managing and record-keeping of updated and new formulations, regulatory forms, and vendor documentation
• Collaborated closely with QA team to establish updated food safety procedures and GFSI-benchmark audits
• Established supplier network to inquire current pricing, documentation, and availability

R&D Liaison/ Documentation Specialist - Golden Specialty Foods - Norwalk, CA

(2021-11 - 2023-02)

• Assisted in product formulations and sample trials under the guidance of the Product Development supervisor
• Acted as an R&D Liaison between the R&D Team and QA Department to guarantee new and updated formulations for all products are accurate to product specifications
• Responsible for managing and record-keeping of food safety, microbiology, QC checks, HACCP, and process control documents
• Carried out routine traceability exercises and ensured passing score for annual SQF/BRC Audits
• Conducted weekly internal audits

QA/ R&D Intern - Golden Specialty Foods - Norwalk, CA

(2021-07 - 2021-11)

• Assisted in product formulations and sample trials under the guidance of the Product Development supervisor
• Carried out sensory evaluations and microbiological plating for daily production run samples
• Maintenance of all laboratory equipment and calibrations to ensure good working conditions
• Assisted in weekly CDPH Cannery releases for CDPH inspectors

Administrative Student Assistant - Cal Poly Pomona Office of Student Success - Pomona, CA

(2021-03 - 2021-05)

• Key responsibility was utilizing various Microsoft Applications for database entry and conducted 20+ virtual webinars that magnified resources available that prospective students have
• Collected data and ran interest forms to highlight what needs were not being met and utilized the data to coordinate projects to address the flaws in accessibility

Sustainability Advisor - Cal Poly Pomona Foundation - Pomona, CA

(2019-06 - 2020-06)

• Trained on Title IX, FERPA, Survivor Advocacy, Emergency Preparedness and being a mandated reporter
• Coordinated, oversaw, optimized an annual budget of approx. $2,500 for community outreach
• Gained and developed core knowledge in Interpersonal Education, Conflict Management, and Identity Work (in LGBTQIA+ Ally, Dreamers Ally, and Disability Ally)
• Coordinated approx. 12 in-person events to develop the University Village community of 1500 residents. Each event included program proposals, supervisor communications and meeting strict deadlines
• Coordinated approx. 5-8 online programs (in response to COVID) through different forms of social media

Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology, Minor in Culinology - California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (2018-08 - 2021-05)

Associates of Science - Culinology - Orange Coast College, Community College (2011-08 - 2018-05)