Ming Kiat Tay

Experience

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  Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)

  Jun 2016 - Jan 2018

  Combat Engineer

  • Assisted in the Army Open House 2017 and National Day Parade 2017

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  Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board

  Feb 2018 - Feb 2018

  Administrative Officer

  • Categorized classified documents, data and information into their respective categories

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  Ministry of Manpower

  Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

  Office Interviewer

  • Collected responses during the conduct of the Monthly Labor Force Survey, a national manpower survey covering 10,200 households• Achieved 0 complaints in the 6-month period through excellent phone etiquette & conflict resolution skills

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  Sin Hwa Dee

  Dec 2018 - Jan 2019

  Marketing Intern

  • Supported the marketing team in their operations of Yusheng merchandise for the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) season• Designed & translated marketing materials that includes infographic, news article & email template• Reviewed & managed social media, digital marketing platforms (website, Facebook, Instagram) & online e-commerce platforms (RedMart, Honestbee)• Conducted the screening of resumes for new intern hires• Assisted the sensory team to evaluate R&D prototypes

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  Health Domain Pte Ltd

  Mar 2019 - Nov 2019

  Food Innovation Product Award 2019

  • Led a team of 3 • Developed a low glycemic index (GI) on-the-go grain snack from scratch, including design thinking, market trend analysis, sensory evaluation and packaging design • Sourced for raw materials from ingredients companies for product prototyping trials • Pitched to industry partners including Health Promotion Board, Enterprise Singapore, Singapore Food Agency, DBS Bank etc.

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  A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Research Assistant

  • Supported principal investigator on execution and analysis of in vitro and in vivo studies• Handled project regarding effect of manipulating the structure of foods and the impact on glycaemia, insulinaemia and appetite control• Engaged in literature research on the topic of food structure manipulation and its impact on metabolic responses

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  NUS University Scholars Programme

  Aug 2019 - May 2021

  Quantitative Reasoning Assistant

  • Student employees of the QR Centre (QRC) at the University Scholars Programme, National University of Singapore• Conducted consultation session for patrons through feedback on their coursework assignments • Advised on data collection, data analysis reports, and data visualizations

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  Kerry

  Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

  Laboratory Technician

  • Conducted testing of R&D samples through analytical means in line with predefined procedures, for compliance with product performance and specification requirements• Maintained test equipment and components in the analytical lab to eliminate measurement error thereby reducing product failure• Supported the sensory team with sensory trials & lexicon

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  Saw Swee Hock School Of Public Health

  Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

  Research Assistant

  • Supported principal investigator on research projects• Conducted meta-analysis on existing literature review in relation to metabolic responses for food products of interest• Worked within designated timeline for submissions of deliverables under minimal supervision

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  Health Promotion Board

  Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

  Senior Executive

  • Developed a food and nutrition framework to integrate information into the food & nutrition database • Redesigned the food & nutrition database through categorization of more than 5000 food & drink items into respective categories• Delivered tasks within stipulated timeline under work from home circumstance with minimal supervision

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  Compass Foods

  May 2020 - Jul 2020

  QA/QC Cum Production Intern

  • Attached to both QA/QC & Production teams to support quality control and assurance of pilot plant products • Handled routine testing and analysis (HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer) of raw materials, in-process materials and finished products• Restructured Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) in relation to analytical assays• Supported productions & maintenance operations through raw materials preparation, product sampling & process troubleshooting • Worked for 12 hours shift work under minimal supervision Show less

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  Kellogg Company

  Dec 2020 - Jul 2021

  Research And Development Intern

  • Executed cost savings project through collaboration with multiple stakeholders from different functionalities • Developed analytical methods in collaboration with various stakeholders to strengthen R&D testing capabilities • Conducted analysis to optimize seasonings performance for upscaling • Enhanced capability of sensory ballot forms to better meet objectives of tasting sessions• Revamped the R&D file system architecture through coordination with stakeholders from multiple functionalities Show less

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  Nestlé

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

  Flavour and Structure Design Intern

  • Developed in-house dehulling methodology for seeds• Created inventory tracker with excel for material management• Conducted literature review and market research on dehulling methodology for seeds• Supported bench-top trials that utilizes homogenizer, Silverson, colloid mill, freeze-dryer, and spray-dryer• Assisted pilot plant trials through sample collection & data analysis for process optimization

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  Singapore General Hospital

  May 2022 - now

  Food & Beverage Executive

  • Led a team of 10• Managed procurement matters such as budget projection, supplier feedback, evaluation of offer, food storage and issue of food ingredients for inpatients meal preparation• Spearheaded cost savings and operational projects to improve work process efficacy• Collaborated with multiple stakeholders both internal and external to meet operational needs