Ana Maria Costa

Bilingual, result-oriented, detailed professional with over 18 years of experience in quality/food safety and production in the food industry. Broad technical knowledge, qualified in a wide range of production technologies. Experienced on handling and solving regulatory issues in the industry. Skilled in managing a team, auditing, project management, strong problem solving skills, process streamlining, writing programs and policies, presenting, efficient communication, teamwork, handling multiple issues/projects at the same time, proactively stays on top of trends, fosters strategic thinking, demonstrates accountability, strong “blue-collar” work ethic, and brings a positive, can-do attitude Thus far in my career, I have completed over 100 quality system audits. These include vendor audits, co-pack audits, and internal audits.