2015 College Ave. #127 Manhattan, KS, 66502andrea34@k-state.edu

815.616.9199Andrea Barrera Gonzalez

EDUCATION

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, Manhattan, KS. May 2016 B.S. in Food Science and Industry – Senior – accumulative GPA 3.4

Christ Church University, Canterbury, England. August - December 2011 Study Abroad Program

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Winternship January 3-8, 2016Seaboard Foods Guymon, OK.

Was Administrative Assistant, Food Science Institute October 2015 - PresentKansas State University Manhattan, KS.

Provide assistance with academic functions and services; administration of student records, departmental data management.

Responsible for reporting and assisting three faculty members and direct supervisor. In charged of student assistance, running errands, mail and correspondence.

Processing Manager, Food Science Club August 2015 - Present Kansas State University Manhattan, KS.

● Scheduling and management of processing dates.● In charged of inventory and ingredients purchase.● In charge of Quality and Safety programs and log books during processing.● Responsible for training sessions and test for all collaborating personal.

Quality Assurance Internship July – August 2014Kerry Ingredients and Flavors Fredericksburg, IA

● Collaborated to ensure the quality and safety of products.● Designed and revised quality control parameters for final products and incoming ingredients.● Performed microbes’ collection, swabbed for food safety and maintenance log for microbiological

testing and scheduling. ● Conducted product sample testing and verification of product outliers; investigating causes for product

out of parameters.● Performed quality tests for incoming ingredients. ● Gained knowledge of the basics of food production.

Ag Representative, Food Science Club August 2014 - May 2015 Kansas State University Manhattan, Ks

● Act as liaison for the Food Science Club and Ag Counsel for the College of Agriculture.

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2015 College Ave. #127 Manhattan, KS, 66502andrea34@k-state.edu

815.616.9199Andrea Barrera Gonzalez● Collaborate with the counsel to ensure accurate and timely communication of the actions taken by the

counsel.● Express concerns or opinions of the students during council meetings. ● Maintain open communication with students, answer any questions or concerns about the college.

Operator & Customer Service July – August 2011Casa Dorada Hotel & Spa Cabos San Lucas BC, Mexico

● Served as first line of contact with guests; managed complaints and requests.● Coordinated different departments in the hotel, to ensure the appropriate resources and actions were

taken to address customer service in a timely manner.● Gained ability to work in a fast paced environment; developed coordination and communication skills.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

☑ Bilingual- Spanish ☑ HACCP and EPA Certified.☑ IFT conference- July 2015.☑ Flavor Interactions course through IFT 2015.☑ Experience with laboratory equipment. ☑ Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Photoshop and Minitab.☑ Food Seminar with AFA Food Institute – Feb. 2014.☑ Culinary High School Program – (2008, 2009).☑ Quality Testing Skills: Fat testing, Colorimeter, Water Activity, Viscosity, pH.☑ Microbe swabbing, sample preparation.

CLUBS AND AWARDS

☑ Honor Society of K-State Member.☑ K-State’s Food Science Club Executive- Ag representative and Processing Manager.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Fundraising for the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation May 2012 - Present ● The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation is dedicated to help give teens with several forms of cancer make a wish

come true, it caters to an age gap not covered by other foundations.● Have been involved with the organization for 3 years; help with media presence as well as event

participation. Science Fair Judge for Marlatt Elementary, Manhattan, KS November 2014

● Examined the student’s experiments, provided feedback and reasons for my decisions.

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