Stefania Morena

Experience

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  Parmalat Italia S.p.A.

  Dec 2003 - Jun 2004

  Intern in Quality Assurance - Bakery Division (Brand: Mister Day)

  Assisting the Quality Manager in supervising foodstuffs production (ISO 9001:2000 norm and all quality documents of the bakery division).

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  Ministero delle politiche agricole, alimentari e forestali

  Mar 2005 - Jun 2005

  Scientist at Central Ispectorate for Quality Control on Agro-food Products

  Studying and helping colleagues with consultancy about European and Italian legislation of foodstuffs.

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  (self-employed)

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2013

  Quality Consultant

  ISO 9001 and HACCP systems, sensory training courses (assessors and Panel Leaders)

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  Leonardo Learning Programme at The Wooden Spoon Preserving Company Ltd

  Sept 2006 - Oct 2006

  Quality Manager Assistant

  BRC norms and starting implementing a BRC Quality System.

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  Centro Italiano di Analisi Sensoriale

  Nov 2006 - May 2010

  Sensory Scientist - Panel Leader

  • To co-ordinate, plan, execute and report sensory tests contributing to business development projects (experimental design and analysis, selection of test procedures, product preparation and implementation of testing, data processing, maintenance of records); • To manage the sensory panel (recruiting panellists when needed, monitor panel performance, feedback and training of panellists);• To select consumer testing procedures and integration of sensory data with consumer results;• To interact with customers on all queries related to the area of testing;• To support the reporting and communication of findings to clients;• To comply with the implementation and maintenance of procedures and policies of sensory laboratory (ISO 17025:2005). Show less

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  TEKNOBIO

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2013

  Sr Sensory Scientist - Sensory Manager

  • To create the sensory department for TeknoBio; • To interface with other departments and clients within the Organization and with contacts outside the Organization with clients, industry organizations, Authorities;• To manage all the sensory technical competencies and administrative capabilities (budgeting, reporting, program updating);• To implement and monitor the ISO 17025:2005 procedures concerning the sensory laboratory.Management competencies:- organizational and planning capabilities;- administrative capabilities (budgeting, reporting, programme updating); - supervision of testing activities;- preparation of progress reports;- planning and supervision of research activities and development of resources;- planning and conducting research on new methods. Show less

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  Firmenich

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2021

  As Sensory Manager, I am responsible for:• line managing the sensory technicians and assistants within the London sensory laboratory - 5 FTE (including 1 contractor): - by connecting with them consistently ensuring good balance between supportiveness to ensure good team and individual dynamics and training to contribute to their growth; - by fostering their interpersonal and intrapersonal skills; - by supervising the day-to-day activities and to ensure good coordination of projects, so that all duties and responsibilities are completed in a professional and timely manner. As a senior member of the Sensory team, I:• manage and deliver sensory strategic projects by recommending and applying appropriate methodologies to meet objectives, analyzing, interpreting, reporting and presenting the results to ensure key insights are communicated in the business.• keep to support the Malodour Platform as a key strategic platform for the business as primary point of contact for proactive projects, and develop/maintain contacts with the different functions. Where needed, liaising with external clients to maximize effectiveness of sensory work to help win business.• am proactive in working within the Global Sensory Team to support development of new methodologies and good harmonization of Malodour testing protocols or sensory proactive programs according to business needs.• maintain awareness of new developments in sensory research and their potential application to fragrance evaluation, modifying practices as appropriate. Show less As Sensory leader of the strategic Malodours Platform, I am responsible for:• liaison and close collaboration with the leaders of all other departments involved (Sales, R&D, Technical, Fragrance creation and development, CI Group).• developing sensory strategy and objectives, methodologies, testing hypothesis, testing new raw materials, maintenance of database, reporting etc.• working jointly with the different functions to ensure sensory actions and results are aligned with specific business need, consumer expectations and market trends.As a senior member of the Team, I:• ensure effective coordination and alignment across projects and activities.• train and foster collaboration with the other Sensory Teams to ensure good coordination of projects and development of new common approaches and methodologies.• deliver appropriate and effective methods by project, analyzing, reporting and presenting results and insights to main business partners involved and directly to clients. • manage efficiently internal and external panels, also trained in QDA technique.• guide the QDA panel leaders.• manage descriptive tests to drive product development. This targets consumers understanding of current products concepts.• implement Benchmarking performance studies by segment of products to support the category development (NPD activities in the pipeline). • work proactively to identify new methodologies, protocols or sensory programs, according to future business and innovation plans. • constantly communicate new developments in sensory research and their potential application to fragrance creation and evaluation group, applying specific practices as appropriate.• set up training and coaching on field for junior colleagues to unlock their potential and maximize their performance within the sensory team.• supervise the Sensory Assistants on their way of working, coaching them on enabling their ability to see the bigger picture and the importance of their work. Show less

  • Senior Sensory Manager

    Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Sensory Scientist & Platform Leader

    Aug 2013 - Feb 2021
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  Dsm-firmenich

  Jan 2022 - now

  Senior Innovation Sensory Manager, Fabric Care

  As Innovation Category Leader, I:• Manage and deliver sensory strategic and innovation projects by recommending and applying appropriate methodologies to meet objectives, analyzing, interpreting, reporting and presenting the results to ensure key insights are communicated in the business• Am proactive in working within the Global Sensory Team to lead Sensory Innovation at the Category and Technical level• Keep supporting the Malodour Platform as primary point of contact, overviewing it X-Category and maintaining contacts with the different functions• Where needed, liaising with external clients to maximize effectiveness of sensory work to help win businessAs Sensory Manager, I am still responsible for:• Line managing the sensory technicians and assistants within the London sensory laboratory - 4 FTE (including 1 contractor);• Maintaining awareness of new developments in sensory research and their potential application to fragrance evaluation, modifying practices as appropriate. Show less