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Dean Leyretana

@kokoleyretana

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Food technology–focused quality and supply chain professional with hands-on QA, compliance, and analytics experience.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an entry-level quality assurance or supply chain role where I can support compliance (FDA/GMP/ISO), improve processes, and use data/financial tools to optimize inventory, costs, and decision-making while learning from experienced teams.

I’m a Food Technology student building expertise at the intersection of quality assurance, supply chain operations, and financial decision-making. Through internships and leadership, I’ve focused on turning data into compliant, measurable improvements.

In my Quality Assurance internship at Wildflour Hospitality Group, I supported a product coding system deployment across 4 commissaries and restaurants to optimize inventory tracking. I also validated FDA-compliant data modeling for 150+ items by extracting and reconciling ingredient lists from Oracle NetSuite and Atlas, and I conducted GMP mock audits using SafetyCulture to digitize checklists and streamline compliance tracking.

At UP Pilot Food Plant, I managed end-to-end product launch work—handling logistics planning, sales operations, marketing, and cost analysis—while connecting product development decisions to real operational constraints. I bring a structured approach to budgeting, tracking, and execution, strengthened by coursework in Financial Accounting and Applied Statistics.

Beyond industry experience, I lead with ownership and communication—directing procurement, vendor contract negotiations, and distribution logistics as Director of Finance and Marketing, generating over ₱350,000 in gross revenue. I’m now energized to apply my QA mindset, process improvement tools, and finance/analytics skills in a role where compliance and continuous improvement matter.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director for Finance & Marketing

Up Kalilayan

Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year)

Drove a 200% increase in total organizational funds while reducing operational costs by 50% through workflow optimization and budget reallocation. Generated over ₱350,000 in merchandise revenue by managing the product lifecycle from market research and procurement to distribution logistics and customer service.

Supply Chain Management Revenue Generation Cost Optimization Marketing Campaigns Logistics Financial Management

Quality Assurance Intern

Wildflour Hospitality Group

Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 (1 month)

Supported deployment of a product coding system across 4 commissaries and restaurants to optimize inventory tracking. Validated FDA-compliant data modeling for 150+ items by extracting and reconciling ingredient lists from Oracle NetSuite and Atlas, and conducted GMP mock audits using SafetyCulture to streamline compliance tracking.

Quality Assurance FDA Compliance GMP Auditing Data Validation Oracle NetSuite Compliance Documentation

Current

STEM & Entrance Exam Tutor

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PR1ME Tutorial Services

Oct 2025 - Present (8 months)

Facilitated advanced STEM and entrance exam prep for 100+ students across top Philippine institutions while managing 30 hours per week alongside coursework. Delivered individualized and group sessions focused on improving exam readiness and performance.

STEM Tutoring Student Mentoring Time Management

Operations & Product Dev Intern

UP Pilot Food Plant

Jan 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)

Managed end-to-end product launch execution, coordinating logistics planning, sales operations, marketing, and cost analysis to support operational delivery. Worked across product development and operations to ensure launch readiness.

Operations Management Logistics Coordination Sales Operations Marketing Support Cost Analysis Supply Chain Execution

Finance and Marketing Head

Up Kalilayan

Feb 2024 - May 2024 (3 months)

Spearheaded diversified fundraising campaigns for government units and organization alumni to secure project financing. Conducted market canvassing and supplier selection to optimize production costs and quality, while managing partnerships and tracking revenue, partnership status, and inventory using data-driven systems.

Fundraising Canvassing Partnership Management Budgeting Cost Optimization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Philippines Diliman

Bachelor of Science in Food Technology, Food Technology

Bachelor of Science in Food Technology at the University of the Philippines Diliman, expected to complete in July 2026. Honors include DOST-SEI Merit Scholar and University/College Scholar awards, with relevant coursework in financial accounting, food supply chain, applied statistics, and quality assurance.