Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career in food manufacturing, equipment design, Scientific research in food and biotechnology process, direction of university careers with over 18 years of experience and 7 years of management experience, including a mid-level position. Analytical Research Specialist with experience in experimental research and data analysis. Detail-oriented and methodical professional successful in developing in-depth research projects. Reliable team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
External Risk Advisor
PREVENCIÓN A.R.T, Río Negro
Río Negro
07.2017 - Current
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Full Professor-Researcher in Engineering
Universidad Nacional de Río Negro
Villa Regina & Choele Choel, Río Negro
02.2009 - Current
Teach activities:
Courses: Transport Phenomena (mass, energy, and momentum), Unit Operations (Fluid transport. Shaking and mixing. Mechanical separation. Transport and sieving of solid. Dehydration and drying. Evaporation and cooling, Frozen. Absorption. Distillation. Crystallization. Extraction, solid-liquid, liquid-liquids), ILEA (Workshop of introduction in Engineering) in Food Engineering and Biotechnology Engineering.
2009 - 2012: Assistant professor: Mathematics, Chemical, Thermodynamic Industrial Maintenance career.
2018 - 2019- Adjunct Professor: Biological Chemistry in Veterinary Medicine.
2012 - 2020: Adjunct professor: Transport Phenomena, Unit Operations in Food and Biotechnology Engineering.
2020 - Present: Associate professor: Transport Phenomena, Unit Operations, ILEA in Food and Biotechnology Engineering.
Updated curricula and lesson plans, researching developments in relevant fields and updating materials to reflect most recent data and statistics.
Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation as well as practice training in lab and pilot plant.
Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations. Used Moodle Platforms, Arduino for practice works, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Zoom, Meet, cisco WebEx, Video editor.
Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
Kept abreast of advances in pedagogy and work to continuously improve teaching methods and introduce new approaches to instruction.
Enhanced effectiveness of curriculum and lectures using computer-assisted instruction programs and audio-visual equipment.
Sustained professional contact with colleagues and engaged in continuing professional activities to upgrade and augment existing skills or develop new ones.
Assisted and identified at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning.
Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Managed interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion, supporting culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with students, employees, alumni and other stakeholders.
Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
Collaborated with faculty and community stakeholders for program improvement.
Developed and implemented multidisciplinary research teams.
Research work:
Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
Wrote research papers, reports, reviews and summaries regarding "used agro industries wastes as sub products whit supply value", "mushroom production as waste biodegradation" and "Production of fermented beverages" https://rid.unrn.edu.ar/simple-search query=marcela+filippi.
Conducted studies to develop responsible strategies for use of disposal of waste and obtain new product through sub products
Performed, research and documented mushroom production, cider production, pectin getting process experiments.
Provided project management in areas of production of high value products through agro industrial waste for complex issues, both on-time and under-budget.
Recognized abnormal test results and devised corrective actions to retain accurate and valid results.
Completed testing projects by deadline and under budget for university-wide initiatives.
Led research team of 6 on different projects and successfully met key milestones.
Director of the School of P., T. and E.
Universidad Nacional de Río Negro
Villa Regina, Río Negro
02.2018 - 10.2021
Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts in Food Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Technical degree in Industrial Maintenance and Technical Degree in Oenology
Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
Identified and contact companies to students practices as well as researches works.
Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.
Developed protocols and implemented calibration activities among instructional leadership team to get diverse personnel on board with same standards.
Identified model classrooms, learning labs, pilot plant for professor to observe successful instructional practice by content area.
Led continuation of resource mapping to capitalize on expertise and knowledge in teaching faculty.
Developed coherent and differentiated professional development schedule for school aligned to instructional focus areas and student data.
Communicated with university administrators and school officials.
Recruited, hired and trained academic faculty and staff members.
Director of Food Engineer Career
Universidad Nacional de Río Negro
Villa Regina, Río Negro
02.2017 - 10.2021
Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
Increased registrations over 60% with improved promotional approaches, outreach strategies and secondary students engagement plans.
Maintained highly organized records to document student behaviors, interventions, consequences and outcomes
Provided instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
Assisted with data organization from assessments and diagnostic instruments to develop strategies for intervening with students experiencing difficulties.
Implemented behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.
Collaborated with professors and administrators in developing, evaluating and revising career programs to prepare schedules for curriculum offerings.
Conducted pre- and post-observation conferences with professors to review evaluations and observations.
Determined course schedules and coordinated teaching assignments and room assignments to optimize use of buildings and equipment.
Developed protocols and implemented calibration activities among instructional leadership team to get diverse personnel on board with same standards.
Identified model classrooms and learning labs for teachers to observe successful instructional practice by content area.
Worked collaboratively and cross-functionally with University and University community.
Supervised admissions programs, student recruitment and retention.
Recruited, hired and trained academic faculty and staff members.
Oversaw student services and student retention.
Safety and Hygiene Engineer leader
VENTUS Energías
Pomona, Río Negro
06.2018 - 08.2019
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Career Coordinator
Universidad Nacional de Río Negro
Choele Choel, Río Negro
02.2009 - 02.2017
Technical Degree careers Industrial Maintenance, Bachelor's Degree in Administration, and Technical Degree in Agro-industrial Production.
Assisted students in college application process by organizing letters of recommendation and essays.
Created and maintained employer relations and experiential learning opportunities database.
Worked with students to develop plans to continue education or career after graduation.
Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
Juice Concentrate Industry Production Manager
JUGOSA S.R. L
Luis Beltrán, Río Negro
01.2010 - 12.2012
Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
Worked with University to achieve proper segregation for recycling of wash and rework.
Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Managed team of 60 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
Actively listened to customers and suppliers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to Director.
Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement the production and new products.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Used Microsoft Excel for the organization of rotating shifts, Microsoft Word for writing communication about operational and cleaning procedures.
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Resolved problems, improved operations and conflicts, negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Juice Concentrate Industry Head of Production
Cooperativa Agrícola Colonia Choele
Luis Beltrán, Río Negro
03.2007 - 10.2009
Redaction and creation of procedure manual of operation, GMP and SOP manuals and procedures. Lead HACCP team.
Managed team of 60 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
Improve the production standards and productivity
Supervision and direction of production tasks.
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications as GMP and SSOP procedures and guidelines. Lead HACCP team.
Received, processed and monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Juice Concentrate Industry Head of Laboratory
Cooperativa Agrícola Colonia Choele Choel
Luis Beltrán, Río Negro
03.2005 - 02.2007
Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Managed team of 4 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
Managed operational documents and produced reports detailing activities.
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Worked with production manager to provide the results in time.
Education
Ph.D. - Food Science and Technology
Universidad Nacional De Sur
Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bs - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Nacional De Sur
Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Skills
Documentation expertise
Research program planning
Data analysis
Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) - GPM-HACCP-SSOP
Experiment Design
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power point proficiency
Founding member Open Chair "Matilda and Women in Engineering"
Coordinator of the UNRN in the Program of Internationalization of Higher Education ARFAGRI Project (France - Argentina)
Training
Language Course: ILAC – International Language (Online). “English Program - Proficiency (Level 16)” 12/2021
General Courses in innovation in teaching, COVID-19 protocols actions, Arduino, food and COVID-19, Testing of foods, intellectual property law, Internal Quality Management,
Postgraduate courses: Food toxicology -Food Chemistry - Food Engineering, Food's microbiology - Advanced Bioanalytics - Food Chemistry - Regression analysis - Primary Food Production - Selected Topics in Biological Chemistry - Science and Research Methodology - Food Preservation.
Taught Courses – In Spanish: Good Food Handling Practices and COVID 19 - Biotechnology Seminar -Quality Improvement Workshop -