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About Daniel

As a structured, reliable, and analytical thinker, I bring over ten years of experience in quality management and quality assurance in the food industry. Through my work as a TÜV-certified Quality Manager and Lead Auditor, I have not only developed a deep understanding of complex processes, audits, and regulatory requirements, but also the ability to organize structures efficiently, optimize workflows, and sustainably improve processes.

I am currently expanding my skill set by studying law, which strengthens my abilities in analytical thinking, precise document work, text comprehension, and legal assessment. I strategically apply this knowledge to provide more informed support in administrative processes, contract management, and compliance matters.

I support companies as a Virtual Assistant or Office Manager by coordinating projects, structuring workflows, and reliably taking over administrative tasks – always with a focus on quality, efficiency, and relieving my clients. My combination of classic assistant skills, deep QM expertise, and legal knowledge enables me to handle both operational and technically complex tasks professionally, precisely, and on time.

My goal is to relieve teams and clients, optimize processes, and create a clear, structured foundation on which companies can work efficiently, grow, and achieve their goals sustainably.

  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Conversational

  • Spanish

    Basic

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Stern-Wywiol-Gruppe, HERZA Schokolade
    Quality Management & Assurance Specialist, QMB, Lead Auditor
    AGRICULTURE
    December 2018 - Today (7 years and 8 months)
    Hamburg, Germany
    Tasks:
    - Development, implementation, and further development of QM systems according to ISO 9001, IFS, BRCGS, and customer-specific standards, as well as sustainability certifications (RSPO, RAC, Organic, FairTrade)
    - Planning, conducting, and following up on internal and external audits (supplier, certification, and customer audits)
    - Creation, review, and updating of QM documentation, process descriptions, and work instructions
    - Training and awareness-raising of employees on QM and hygiene topics
    - Handling of deviations, complaints, and corrective actions
    - Support of projects in the areas of process optimization, HACCP, validation, and product safety

    Responsibilities:
    - Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (LMIV, HACCP, ISO, IFS, BRCGS)
    - Responsibility as Quality Management Representative (QMB) for the maintenance and effectiveness of the QM system
    - Leading and coordinating audits, including reporting and follow-up of actions
    - Interface between management, production, customers, and authorities
    - Ensuring a sustainable quality culture and risk prevention within the company
    - HACCP, Food Fraud, Food Defense Representative

    Results:
    - Successful re-certifications and maintenance of all QM standards without major deviations
    - Development and introduction of efficient QM processes that reduced error rates and improved audit performance
    - Sustainable reduction of complaints through systematic root cause analysis and targeted implementation of measures
    - Increased employee awareness and competence through practical training
    - Enhanced customer satisfaction and trust through transparent communication and reliable quality
    • Quality Assurance & QM Systems • Project Coordination & Process Optimization
  • Schlüter & Maack GmbH, Hamburg
    Quality Management & Assurance Specialist, QMB
    AGRICULTURE
    January 2016 - November 2018 (2 years and 10 months)
    Hamburg, Germany
    Tasks:
    - Development, implementation, and further development of QM systems according to ISO 9001, IFS, BRCGS, and customer-specific standards, as well as sustainability certifications (RSPO, RAC, Organic, FairTrade)
    - Planning, conducting, and following up on internal and external audits (supplier, certification, and customer audits)
    - Creation, review, and updating of QM documentation, process descriptions, and work instructions
    - Training and awareness-raising of employees on QM and hygiene topics
    - Handling of deviations, complaints, and corrective actions
    - Support of projects in the areas of process optimization, HACCP, validation, and product safety

    Responsibilities:
    - Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (LMIV, HACCP, ISO, IFS, BRCGS)
    - Responsibility as Quality Management Representative (QMB) for the maintenance and effectiveness of the QM system
    - Leading and coordinating audits, including reporting and follow-up of actions
    - Interface between management, production, customers, and authorities
    - Ensuring a sustainable quality culture and risk prevention within the company
    - HACCP, Food Fraud, Food Defense Representative

    Results:
    - Successful re-certifications and maintenance of all QM standards without major deviations
    - Development and introduction of efficient QM processes that reduced error rates and improved audit performance
    - Sustainable reduction of complaints through systematic root cause analysis and targeted implementation of measures
    - Increased employee awareness and competence through practical training
    - Enhanced customer satisfaction and trust through transparent communication and reliable quality

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Education

  • Law Studies
    FernUni Hagen
    2025
    Das Studium vermittelt die Fähigkeit, juristische Sachverhalte zu analysieren, rechtssicher zu bewerten und Lösungen zu entwickeln. Absolvent:innen können Verträge prüfen, Compliance sicherstellen, rechtliche Risiken minimieren und Entscheidungen fundiert begleiten, sowohl operativ als auch strategisch
  • Oecotrophology
    HAW Hamburg
    2015
    Das Studium vermittelt die Fähigkeit, Ernährung, Lebensmittelqualität, Gesundheit und Haushalts-/Organisationskompetenz miteinander zu verbinden. Absolvent:innen können wissenschaftlich fundierte Ernährungskonzepte entwickeln, Qualitätsstandards umsetzen und beratend tätig sein, sowohl für Privatpersonen als auch in Institutionen und Unternehme

Certifications

  • Advanced Training for Quality Auditor in Industrial Companies
    TÜV-Süd (Hamburg)
    Audit Planning & Preparation Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA) Audit Execution Promoting a Culture of Improvement Risk-Oriented Thinking
  • Advanced Training for Quality Manager in Industrial Companies
    TÜV-Süd (Hamburg)
    Develop Quality Goals, Link with Corporate Strategy, and Implement Management Review & Reporting Coordination of QMBs, Auditors, and Departments Identification of Risks, Legally Compliant Implementation of Requirements Employee Leadership & Development

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