Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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Darlene Grace Liponhay

Darlene Grace Liponhay

Cagayan De Oro,Philippines/Region 10

Summary

Quality assurance professional with focus on maintaining high standards in product testing and process improvement. Skilled in identifying defects, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA Specialist

USTP-Claveria
, Philippines
07.2022 - Current

Promoted quality achievement and performance improvement across organization.

Set QA compliance objectives and ensured target attainment.

Maintained awareness of business context and profitability, including budgetary control.

Assessed product specifications against customer requirements for company and suppliers.

Collaborated with purchasing staff to define quality requirements from external suppliers.

Ensured compliance with national and international standards and legislation.

Established clear quality methods for staff application and defined procedures with operating teams.

Identified quality-related training needs and delivered appropriate training.

Business Owner

Family Business
12.2020 - 01.2022
  • Addressed customer complaints and feedback with prompt and effective solutions, maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Controlled expenses and allocated financial resources to reach budget goals.
  • Photographed products for sale, posting pictures via social media to increase visibility.
  • Maintained accurate records for operations, inventory, income and expenses.
  • Managed financial operations, including budget planning, expense tracking, and forecasting to maintain financial health.
  • Used social media to expand market reach and facilitate sales agent recruitment.
  • Met with product suppliers, negotiated supply contracts and established partnerships to facilitate delivery of raw materials and products.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial transaction reports and prepared bank deposits.
  • Oversaw day-to-day functioning of [Type] operation.
  • Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, using forecasting tools and supply chain management practices.
  • Computed costs for products and services, established mark-up and set pricing for business offerings.
  • Oversaw daily business operations, managing [Number] employees across [Number] locations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology

USTP-Cagayan De Oro Campus
Cagayan De Oro
2019

Skills

  • Quality assurance
  • Compliance management
  • Supplier collaboration
  • Process improvement
  • Data analysis
  • Customer relationship management
  • Technical documentation
  • Time management
  • Time-management
  • Decision making
  • Time management efficiency
  • Quality control expertise
  • Product knowledge
  • CAPA improvements
  • Decision making capacity
  • Documentation control
  • Computer literacy
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Time efficiency
  • Self-motivation
  • Patience and persistence
  • Raw material reviews
  • Stress management
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Quality investigations
  • SOP development
  • Workplace safety
  • Quality control procedures
  • Quality control protocols
  • Product testing techniques
  • Documentation expertise
  • Quality assurance expertise
  • Good manufacturing practice awareness
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Quality Assurance reviews
  • Manufacturing processes

Languages

English
Intermediate
B1

Certification

  • WORKSHOP ATTENDED

    2019 Innovation Summit
    Third Place for the Exhibit Competition under Food Innovation Sector

    On the Job Training at Northern Mindanao Federation of Dairy Cooperatives, Highland Fresh Dairy Products
    2018
    El Salvador City

    Experimental Designs in Food Science and Nutrition Researches
    April 26,2022
    Virtual


    Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures
    NDA
    August 31,2022
    New Dawn Hotel

    Training on Milk Production, Processing and Assisted Reproduction in Dairy Animals
    DOST PCAARD
    October 12-13,2022
    USTP_Claveria

    Food Safety and Quality: Way Forward to Economic Recovery
    Session 1: The Food Safety Act of 2013
    Food Safety and Quality: Way Forward to Economic Recovery
    Session 2: Consumer Protection
    Food Safety and Quality: Way Forward to Economic Recovery
    Session 3: Consumer Awareness
    August 20-21,2023
    Virtual

    Trends & Innovation in Food Science and its Global Impact
    February 3,2022
    Virtual

    Refresher on Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Sanitary Operating Procedures
    July 28,2023
    NDA Cagayan De Oro City

    Training On Good Manufacturing Practices and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (GMP-SSOP)
    September 20,2023
    USTP Claveria

    Participated in Research and Innovation Summit
    October 10,2023
    USTP CDO

Interests

  • Content creation
  • Photography for social media
  • Read Books
  • Travel and explore
  • Baking
  • Meditation
  • Playing a musical instrument
  • Dancing
  • Youth work

Timeline

QA Specialist

USTP-Claveria
07.2022 - Current

Business Owner

Family Business
12.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology

USTP-Cagayan De Oro Campus
Darlene Grace Liponhay