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Ryan M.

Ryan M.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    MSc Fragrance & Flavours | Apprentice Perfumer | Content Creator | Banking & Finance Graduate

  • Education

    • St John's College, Zimbabwe

      2012 - 2017
      Cambridge A levels Business/Commerce, General

      Activities and Societies: Pipe band, Choir, Acapella

    • Atalayas Grasse

      2023 - 2024
      Olfaction

      My main learning outcomes included the following: - Studied 200 raw materials (natural and synthetic) under Master Perfumer Alain Garossi.- Composed classical accords.- Enhanced olfactory skills through rigorous training and sensory evaluations.- Conducted research on historical and contemporary perfumery trends.This experience provided a solid foundation in perfumery and technical skills for a career in the fragrance industry.

    • Curtin University Mauritius

      2018 - 2021
      Bachelor of Commerce - BCom Banking and Finance

      Double Major in Banking and Finance

    • Université Côte d'Azur

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      Master of Science - MS Management and Marketing of the Flavour and Fragrance Industry

      Focus on Management and Marketing of the Flavours and Fragrance Industry with minor science-Sensory Evaluation-Omnichannel Marketing-Marketing Strategy-Product Development-Luxury Marketing-International Marketing-Olfactory Training

  • Experience

    • Frag.rants

      Nov 2021 - now
      Creative Director

    • La Casa Lounge and Bar

      Nov 2021 - Jun 2022
      Junior Chef

      Responsibilities:- Performed food preparation tasks- Assisted with kitchen clean-up- Cooked various dishes- Provided occasional waitstaff support- Handled cashier duties- Bartended during peak hours- Delivered food orders- Served in a managerial capacity under the restaurant owner for comprehensive business training

    • Catts Beaute

      Jul 2022 - Oct 2023
      Fragrance Sales and Marketing Consultant

    • The Singing Shef

      Sept 2022 - Dec 2022
      Chief Executive Officer

    • The Grad Soc

      Dec 2023 - Dec 2023
      Business and Marketing Intern

      In this role, I gained valuable insights into marketing and management tools and techniques, including:- Content Creation: Developing compelling content to engage target audiences.- Digital Marketing: Implementing digital marketing strategies to drive brand growth.- Sales Funnels: Designing and optimized sales funnels to improve conversion rates.- KPIs: Monitoring key performance indicators to measure and enhance campaign effectiveness.- SEO Strategy: Formulation and execution of SEO strategies to improve search engine rankings. Show less

    • Parfums De Gabor

      Feb 2024 - May 2024
      Digital Marketing and Perfumer’s Assistant

      In this role, I focused on enhancing digital marketing and communication strategies. My overall key contributions included:- Administration- Logistics and Operations- Social Media Management: Scheduling and creation of content.- SEO Optimization and Brand Visibility: Improved search engine optimization to boost brand visibility and online presence.- Marketing Strategy Development: Gained in-depth knowledge of the brand's marketing strategies, contributing to more effective campaign planning and execution.- Laboratory Experience: Engaged in the learning and dilution of raw materials, fragrance evaluation, and some formulation work, ensuring high-quality product development. Show less

    • Angleys Paris

      Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

      - Developed a social media content strategy - Created social media posts - Graphic Design - Formulation and Evaluation Support - Compounding- Formulation of Classical and Contemporary Accords- Fragrance creation- Reformulation of existing formulas

      • R&D and Marketing Communications Intern

        Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

      • Apprentice Perfumer

        Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • DELF A2

      Alliance Française de Harare
      Jul 2023

    • DELF A1

      Alliance Française de Harare
      Mar 2023