Elisa Vallejo Márquez
MSc Food Technologist
Wageningen
Summary
Energetic MSc food technologist from Wageningen University. With experience in R&D, product development, specification, quality and packaging, I have experience in the food industry in Mexico and the Netherlands. My ultimate goal is to contribute towards a smooth and effortless transition to a more sustainable food system. Passionate about building natural connections with people and organizations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
R&D Intern
FrieslandCampina
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Initiated, led, and executed R&D projects from lab formulation to pilot plant trials.
- Evaluated and used new ingredients.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, Sensory, operations, Pilot plant, Quality) to establish concepts, products, and implementation.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing data trends and making recommendations for process enhancements.
Jr.Project Coordination
MAKII Hotel Amenities
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Participated in brainstorming meetings to develop new market segments and managed risks and opportunities for business development.
- Explored collaboration and opportunities with organizations and suppliers.
- Defined project criteria based on customer and consumer needs.
Packaging Trainee
Kellogg Company
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Participated in and coordinated the improvement of packaging projects.
- Collaborated with external institutes and packaging suppliers to execute packaging tests.
- Managed and updated specification system database containing all packaging materials and specifications from all Kellogg plants in different countries in Latin America, including Co-packers and Co-mans.
- Worked with all levels within the organization and with external parties ( operations, external suppliers, manufacture, procurement, graphic design, packaging, R&D) for required information.
- Created internal documents (SOPs) for quality verification to ensure compliance with requirements.
- Experienced in SAP system.
Education
Master of Science - Food Technology
Wageningen University And Research
Wageningen, The Netherlands 09.2021 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering
Tecnológico De Monterrey Campus Queretaro (ITESM)
Queretaro,Mexico 08.2014 - 06.2020
Diploma (NQF Level 7) - Food Science Studies
University College Cork
Cork,Ireland 08.2018 - 05.2019
Skills
Proactive
People management
Curiosity
MS office
Communication
Data Analysis
Enthusiastic
Team work
Creative
Project Planning
Languages
Spanish (Native)
English (Professional)
Dutch (Currently Learning)
Volunteering
Elected as project leader for nutritional and education campaigns in remote areas of Querétaro, Mexico, with teams of seven from September to December 2016.
Timeline
R&D Intern
FrieslandCampina
03.2023 - 09.2023
Master of Science - Food Technology
Wageningen University And Research
09.2021 - 09.2023
Jr.Project Coordination
MAKII Hotel Amenities
08.2020 - 08.2021
Packaging Trainee
Kellogg Company
08.2019 - 07.2020
Diploma (NQF Level 7) - Food Science Studies
University College Cork
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering
Tecnológico De Monterrey Campus Queretaro (ITESM)
08.2014 - 06.2020