1. 2305 Edmunds Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 505-0255
rpsereno29@gmail.com
Robert P. Sereno
Objective Food Process Chemist / Analyst seeking a managerial or supervisory
position where food safety knowledge, scientific background, process
knowledge, and personal communication skills can be used to aid in the
growth and development of a Food Industry Company.
Highlights  Food Safety, Chemistry, Microbiology, Analytical, and Supervisory Skills
 10 Years Food Industry Experience – Quality Assurance Department
 In Depth Problem Solving, Corrective Action/Preventative Action (CAPA)
and Continuous Improvement Knowledge
 Understanding of Process Design, Flow and Purpose
 Ability to Work With Multiple Departments Including Plant Floor,
Operations, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Upper Management
 Experienced in SQF, HACCP, GMP’s, and all Quality and Food Safety
Practices
Accomplishments  Initiated the Dalhart Site Whey Chemistry labs by designing the lab layout
and securing instruments and consumables through vendors. Interviewed
/ hired the initial Dalhart Whey Chemistry Lab staff and trained on
processes and procedures.
 Starting member of the Continuous Improvement Team and aided in the
creation of the CAPA, PIN (used to report production food safety
violations), and PLAS (production loss accounting) systems.
 Creation and execution of all routine QA reports (corporate and site)
through the use of Business Intelligence Software, Crystal Reports, and
MS Excel to produce a “one truth” for QA reporting for upper levels of
management.
Experience 2005 – 2015 Hilmar Cheese Company Hilmar, CA
Corporate Process Performance Analyst (2014 – 2015)
 Analyzed, reported and interpreted process performance parameters
such as milk producer quality / standardization, cheese IP/FP
performance, microbial and pathogen testing, under grade / product on
hold trends, analytical trends, etc.
 Supported the Sales and Customer Service group for customer inquiries
and complaints by supplying process control and nutritional data. Had
direct communication with customers for complaint responses.
 Assisted Corporate and Site Operations, QA, R&D, and Cheese
Technical Services in root cause and corrective actions of quality defects
utilizing Pareto charts, Kaizen, and other CI tools.
 Investigated CAPAs, environmental trace backs, IP microbial high counts,
sanitation violations etc. and ensured validation and effectiveness of
corrections applied.
Corporate Chemist (2012 – 2014)
 Responsible for the analytical method performance and operations of the
Hilmar and Dalhart site cheese and whey chemistry labs including SPC.
 Development and creation of lab SOP’s, training documents, calibration

2. records, maintenance records, process flow, and sample logs in
accordance to ISO and SQF standards.
 Reformed the sampling / compositing process to more accurately
represent the finished product for both chemistry and micro analysis.
Quality Assurance / Production Control Analyst (2009– 2012)
 Review and analysis of all daily in-process and finished lab testing for
rapid notification of trends for immediate and long term action plans.
 Frequent interactions with all levels of management in all departments for
project based analysis, trend analysis, ROI, pareto analysis, comparative
analysis, and data flow needs and requirements.
 Member of the lactose and protein process teams that developed new
manufacturing processes and products.
Whey Chemistry Lab Supervisor (2006 – 2009)
 Supervision of 14 lab staff members, including five 24/7 in-process
micro/chem technicians.
 Management of laboratory budget, supplies, ordering, lab schedules,
overtime hours, technician reviews/ appraisals, and instrument repair and
maintenance.
 Restructured laboratory technician shifts and duties / responsibilities to
better handle the growing need of the company, while keeping the same
head count.
ICP Chemist (2005 – 2006)
 Development of short chain fatty acid analysis by GC, sulfur by ICP,
ammonia by ISE probe, hydrogen sulfide air sampling, and Alpha-
Lactalbumin / Beta-Lactoglobulin whey protein quantification by gel size
exclusion HPLC.
 Analysis of ICP metals, lactose / sugar profile by HPLC, and wet
chemistry testing (total protein content, moisture, ash, clarity, etc.) for
whey and lactose products.
1999 – 2005 GeoAnalytical Laboratories, Inc Modesto, CA
Laboratory Technician (1999 – 2005)
 Inorganic and Organic analysis of water, soil, and hazardous waste
samples using EPA certified methodology.
Education 2002–2005 CSU Stanislaus Turlock, CA
 Earned ACS certified B.S. of Chemistry and minor in Biology.
 Graduated Summa Cum Laude (3.91 G.P.A.)
 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence (Top Chemistry Student)
2001-2002 Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA
 Chemistry student of the year 2002.
Continuing Education:
 ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Course Work
 Member of the ACS (American Chemical Society)
 Statistical Process Control Course Work
 Attended various AOAC and Food Technology Symposiums
Interests Family, Economic Trends, ISL (Iswandi Sports League)
*References available upon request