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Sandra Hambach

Self-Employed

Sandra Hambach
Bielefeld, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Sep 2024
2 years 9 months
Bielefeld, Germany

Self-Employed

Hambach Food Tech Consulting

  • Set up business profile
  • Developed a new LMS (Learning Management System)
Aug 2019 - Jan 2022
2 years 6 months

Parental leave and relocation

  • Relocated from Switzerland to Germany (10/2019)
Sep 2018 - Oct 2019
1 year 2 months
Schlieren, Switzerland

Consultant

Von Arx Engineering, Management Consulting AG

  • Analyzed and improved business processes (lean management)
  • Implemented hygiene training and audits
Sep 2014 - Oct 2018
4 years 2 months
Mannheim, Germany

Process Engineer

Hays Professional Solutions GmbH

  • Performed technical analysis of an aseptic filling machine and provided recommendations for improvement
  • Parental leave (07/2015 - 08/2018)
Aug 2014 - Sep 2014
2 months
Ludwigsburg, Germany

Outplacement

Buehler Barth Quali Plus Transfergesellschaft mbH

Oct 2011 - Aug 2014
2 years 11 months
Freiberg, Germany

Head of Pilot Plant (Market Segment Cocoa & Nuts)

Buehler Barth GmbH

  • Organization and implementation of product trainings for international customers
  • Conducting customer projects in the pre-sale phase to test their products or find machine settings
  • Recipe and process improvements on cocoa and nut processing plants
Dec 2007 - Oct 2011
3 years 11 months
Gärtringen, Germany

Project Engineer (Water Treatment Plants)

EUWA H.H. Eumann GmbH

  • Determination of requirements, conception, calculation and offer preparation for water treatment plants
  • Project management for new orders
  • Plant design and maintenance of experimental plants
  • Co-development of a new process up to marketability
Oct 2006 - Dec 2007
1 year 3 months
Bad Kreuznach, Germany

Trainee

KHS GmbH

  • Experiments for testing a new disinfectant for beverage filling plants
  • Performance of microbiological tests and analysis of the results
Mar 2004 - Oct 2006
2 years 8 months
Lemgo, Germany

Student Assistant

Hochschule Ostwestfalen Lippe

  • Organization of a symposium
  • Collaboration in the daily laboratory business

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Food and Beverage (11 years), Professional Services (4 years), Utilities (4 years), Education (2.5 years), and Manufacturing (1 year).

Food and Beverage
Professional Services
Utilities
Education
Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (9.5 years), Project Management (6.5 years), Operations (5 years), Production (4 years), Research and Development (4 years), and Customer Service (3 years).

Product Development
Project Management
Operations
Production
Research and Development
Customer Service

Summary

Strong analytical skills, strong communication skills, and a process-oriented approach.

As a passionate advocate for quality in the food industry, I am pleased to apply for the Quality Management and Certification Consultant (m/f/d) role. With a Master of Science in Life Sciences - Food and Beverage Innovation and extensive hands-on experience in food production and safety, I can support clients in implementing efficient quality management systems and securing the necessary certifications.

My background is centered on food safety, especially the theories and technologies of pasteurization and sterilization, as well as the cleaning and sanitization of aseptic filling equipment. I have successfully designed processes that meet quality standards and ensure product safety. I understand the food certification requirements in the German market and am well aware of the relevant legal frameworks.

I enjoy working independently and in teams, and my analytical skills help me handle complex requirements confidently. By keeping the big picture in mind, I can advise on product needs while respecting food-safe processing steps and legal regulations.

Skills

  • Wordpress, A Range Of Office Programs, And Common Business Tools (E.g. Zoom)
  • Life Science Expertise In Food And Beverage Safety
  • Business Process Optimization
  • Head Of Training

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Carl-Severing-Schulen

Technical College of Design · Design · Bielefeld, Germany

Hotel Management School

State-Certified Business Economist in Hotel Business Administration · Hotel Business Administration · Hamburg, Germany

Gerry Weber Sportparkhotel

Apprenticeship as Hotel Manager · Hotel Management · Halle, Germany

...and 3 more

Certifications & licenses

Business Concept

Innosuisse Start-up Training

IpOp (Innovation per Opportunity) Model: Roadmap for Validating and Seizing Opportunities

Prof. Raphael Cohen

Project Management

Knowledge Foundation@Reutlingen University

State-certified Business Economist

Hotel Management School

Sustainability Management

TÜV Nord

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Where is Sandra based?

Sandra is based in Bielefeld, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Sandra speak?

Sandra speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Sandra have?

Sandra has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Sandra has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Sandra may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sandra be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sandra would be well-suited for roles such as: Self-Employed, Parental leave and relocation, Consultant.

What is Sandra's latest experience?

Sandra's most recent position is Self-Employed at Hambach Food Tech Consulting.

What companies has Sandra worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sandra has worked for Hambach Food Tech Consulting.

Which industries is Sandra most experienced in?

Sandra is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Utility Services. Sandra also has some experience in Education and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Sandra most experienced in?

Sandra is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Operations. Sandra also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing, Research and Development (R&D), and Customer Service.

Which industries has Sandra worked in recently?

Sandra has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Sandra worked in recently?

Sandra has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Product Development.

What is Sandra's education?

Sandra holds a Master in Life Sciences from Zurich University for Applied Science and a Bachelor in Life Sciences from OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

Does Sandra have any certificates?

Sandra has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Business Concept, IpOp (Innovation per Opportunity) Model: Roadmap for Validating and Seizing Opportunities, and Project Management.

What is the availability of Sandra?

Sandra is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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