Joel Montes

Joel Montes has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Joel currently serves as the Director of Quality Assurance Systems and Compliance at Pii (Pharmaceutics International, Inc.), where they ensure compliance with regulations and implements quality management systems. Prior to this, they were the Head of Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Customer Service at L-Nutra, Inc., where they established a global Quality Management System and monitored compliance. Joel also has experience as a Sr. Quality System Specialist at Beachbody, where they administered systems for the Research and Development group. Joel worked as a Senior Analyst at Herbalife, leading website redesign projects and implementing customer support systems. Earlier in their career, Joel worked as an Administrative Assistant at the City of Bellflower Economic Development Department, a Maintenance Worker at the City of Bellflower, and a Clinical Care Extender at St. Mary Medical Center. Joel also held roles at The Home Depot, including Millworks Specialist and Head Cashier/Line Manager. Joel holds a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from California State University, Long Beach.

Joel Montes has a diverse education history. Joel obtained a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from the University of Redlands between 2017 and 2019. Prior to that, from 2003 to 2010, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology at California State University, Long Beach. In 2011, they completed a program at the California Institute of Emergency Medicine Training, specializing in emergency medical technician (EMT) studies.

Additionally, Joel has obtained several certifications to further enhance their professional skills. In 2013, they acquired the certification in Project Management Fundamentals from Systemation, followed by Project Management Basics in 2014. Later in 2014, they completed the courses "Making Projects Work" and "Project Management Simulation" from the same institution. In 2017, Joel obtained certifications in Verification, Validation and Auditing HACCP Systems, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual, and the Foreign Supplier Verification Program from the International HACCP Alliance and the Food Safety Preventive Control Alliance. Their most recent certification, acquired in 2023, is "EU GMP Annex 1: Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal Products" from Pharma Webinars pharmawebinars.com.

Overall, Joel Montes has pursued education in business administration, biology, and emergency medicine, supplemented by a variety of certifications in project management, food safety, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.