Karena Almanza

Quality Assurance Technician at YouBar Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • FSMA Produce Safety Certificate (English and Spanish)
    Western Institute for Food Safety and Security- UC Davis
    Apr, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • ServSafe Manager Food Handler Certification
    ServSafe Food Protection Manager Instructor

Experience

  • YouBar Inc.
    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Quality Assurance Technician
      • Jun 2021 - Present

  • California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Student Administrative Assistant
      • Jan 2019 - May 2021

      Student Ambassador at the Office of Student Conduct & Integrity

    • Student Ambassador
      • Jun 2017 - Jan 2019

      Student Ambassador at the Office of the Dean Of Students

  • Langer Juice company
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Quality Assurance Analyst
      • Dec 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Food Safety Net Services
    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Summer Intern
      • Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

      Prepare analytical and microbiological testing samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, chemistries of food products, ingredients, and environmentals Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload Maintain media & reagents as needed for microbiological testing, as well as maintain laboratory conditions to include equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs and accurate records throughout all procedures Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner Prepare analytical and microbiological testing samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, chemistries of food products, ingredients, and environmentals Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload Maintain media & reagents as needed for microbiological testing, as well as maintain laboratory conditions to include equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs and accurate records throughout all procedures Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner

  • Pasadena City College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Tech Lead
      • Mar 2016 - Jun 2017

      Lead Tech, Technology and Tutoring Center at Pasadena City College Lead Tech, Technology and Tutoring Center at Pasadena City College

  • Akasha Restaurant
    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Sous Chef
      • Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  • University of Southern California
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Culinary Specialist
      • Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

  • Aspen Valley Hospital
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Cook/Dietary Aide/Cafe Assistant
      • Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

Education

  • California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Food Science and Technology
    2016 - 2021
  • Pasadena City College
    Associate of Arts - AA, Food Science and Technology
    2013 - 2016

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