Apshara De Lourdes Estrella Castillo
About Apshara De Lourdes Estrella Castillo
Apshara De Lourdes Estrella Castillo serves as the Jefe de Control de Calidad at Avon Cosmetics de Venezuela, where she has worked since 2016. She oversees compliance with international standards and manages quality control processes, leveraging her extensive educational background in chemistry and petrochemical engineering.
Work at Avon
Apshara De Lourdes Estrella Castillo has been employed at Avon Cosmetics de Venezuela since 2013. She currently holds the position of Jefe de Control de Calidad, a role she has occupied since 2016. In addition to her quality control responsibilities, she serves as Supervisora de GMP's y Microbiología, overseeing compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. Her work involves ensuring that products meet international standards, including FDA regulations, and corporate policies from the headquarters. She collaborates with a multidisciplinary supply chain team to align production with business demand while maintaining quality standards.
Education and Expertise
Apshara De Lourdes Estrella Castillo earned her Licenciatura en Química, Mención Tecnología, from Universidad Central de Venezuela, completing her studies from 1990 to 1997. She furthered her education at Universidad de Oriente, where she obtained an MSC in Ingeniera Petroquímica from 2000 to 2003. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in chemistry and engineering, which she applies in her current role in quality control and microbiology at Avon.
Background
Apshara De Lourdes Estrella Castillo has extensive experience in quality control and microbiology within the cosmetics industry. She has worked at Avon Cosmetics de Venezuela for over a decade, contributing to the company's adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance. Her responsibilities include managing controlled substances and implementing internal audits, as well as developing and validating quality procedures under ISO standards.
Achievements
In her role at Avon, Apshara De Lourdes Estrella Castillo has implemented various strategies to enhance quality control processes. She manages current permits from the Ministry of Health and DAEX, and creates action plans for addressing non-conformities. Apshara participates in continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on plant infrastructure, staff training, and the implementation of the '5 S' system and SOL system. Her efforts contribute to maintaining compliance with external audits and regulatory standards.