Angela Ruiz

Angela Ruiz has extensive work experience in various roles within the food industry. Angela is currently working at Fresh Prep as the Director of Quality Assurance, a position they have held since August 2021. Prior to this, they were the Quality Assurance Manager at Fresh Prep starting from December 2019.

Angela previously worked at Earth's Own Food Company as a Document Control Specialist, where they managed and controlled all sourcing, purchasing, and manufacturing records. Angela also ensured the availability of documentation for certifications and marketing claims, as well as provided shipment documentation for export and import processes. Angela held this position from August 2016 to December 2019.

Before joining Earth's Own Food Company, Angela worked at Happy Planet Foods as an Innovation and Development Technician. In this role, they researched product concepts, new ingredients, and technologies, and maintained and updated ingredient and suppliers documentation. Angela also managed documentation required for ongoing certifications. Angela held this position from December 2014 to August 2016.

Prior to their role at Happy Planet Foods, Angela worked at Garden Protein International as a Product Development Scientist. Their responsibilities included researching and developing new products, designing new products based on marketing and client requirements, and creating product specifications. Angela held this position from May 2014 to September 2014.

Angela's earlier work experience includes working as an R&D Product Development Food Scientist at Freybe Gourmet Chef from July 2011 to May 2014. Their responsibilities included researching and developing new and existing products, and designing new products based on specific requirements.

Angela also worked as a Plant Manager at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Corporate from May 2006 to July 2011, where they managed all production and packaging operations and supervised multiple teams. Angela began their career as a Store Manager at True Confections Bakery from June 2005 to May 2006, where they managed production operations and supervised different working teams.

Their earliest work experience includes working as an Operations Manager at Reposteria El Portal from October 1995 to November 2004. In this role, they managed production operations, planning, and research and development for various products.

Overall, Angela Ruiz has a strong background in quality assurance, document control, product development, and production management within the food industry.

Angela Ruiz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science from Corporacion Universitaria Lasallista from 1989 to 1995. In 2002, they obtained a degree in Pastry Chef from Mausisebess Escuela de Gastronomia in the field of Baking and Pastry Arts. Additionally, in the same year, they received a High Cuisine Diploma from Universidad Eafit specializing in Cooking and Related Culinary Arts.