Beatrice Cortesi

Experience

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  Lely

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

  Research And Development Intern

  Focused on animal welfare in Dutch dairy farms- Contributed to the development of innovative technologies aimed at enhancing animal welfare in dairy farming- Conducted on-site data collection and performed statistical analysis using specialized software tools to support product development and decision-making

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  Wageningen University & Research

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2020

  Student Assistant

  - Led and mentored groups of BSc students during the “Introduction to Environmental Science” course- Facilitated group assessments, guided students through the research process, and evaluated final reports, supporting both academic growth and teamwork

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  Danone

  Mar 2021 - Sept 2021

  Regenerative Agricultural projects

  Global Milk & Farming Sustainability Team- Supported and coordinated regenerative agriculture initiatives across 7 countries within the “Farming for Generations” multi-stakeholder program- Set project objectives, monitored implementation, and analyzed impact data to develop actionable recommendations- Collaborated with local suppliers, consolidated project outcomes, and contributed to knowledge sharing across regions- Strengthened skills in project management, intercultural communication, and stakeholder engagement Show less

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  HelloFresh

  Oct 2021 - Mar 2024

  - Supported the development and implementation of category strategies, assisting in supplier selection, contract management, and performance evaluation- Conducted market research and cost analysis to inform sourcing decisions and identify improvement opportunities. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of procurement strategies into operational workflows- Gained hands-on experience in supplier relationship management, procurement tools, and cross-department coordination Show less

  • Category Manager

    Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  • Jr Category Manager

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Junior Buyer

    Oct 2021 - Jan 2023
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  XFarm Technologies

  Feb 2024 - now

  AgriFood Execution Consultant

  - Managing projects focused on the digitalization of the agrifood supply chain, driving innovation, sustainability and operational efficiency for B2B clients. Collaboration with internal and external partners and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and success- Contributing to the design of strategies for data collection and monitoring to support more efficient and sustainable agricultural practices- Implementation of technological solutions tailored to agricultural operations, enhancing data-driven decision-making Show less