
Timeline
About me
My unique combination of technical knowledge and marketing enables me to bridge the gap between R&D and successful market introduction, which helps food-based businesses expand and become more profitable."
Education
Hoer landbouskool kuschke
2010 - 2013Mathematics and sciences.University of pretoria/universiteit van pretoria
2014 - 2018Bachelor's degree food science
Experience
Interkultur
Jul 2018 - Jul 2018Choir guide during world choir gamesIt was a voluntary work to guide choirs from around the world throughout the competition.
Cotton on group
Nov 2018 - Jan 2019Sales assistantAgricultural research council
Feb 2019 - Jul 2019Research internAssisting in the coordination of research projects Monitoring and evaluation: work closely with the Researcher Contributing to knowledge development: Provide research assistance, including developing products (Canned products and spices) and managing relevant data bases, to consultants and partners working on studies Providing administrative support as needed Perform other related duties as requested by Senior ARC staff Data capturing laboratory results Writing protocol for making products Laboratory work (Analyzing amino acids, Streak plates, Analyze results) Show less
Famous brands
Sept 2019 - Oct 2019Quality assurance internInspect manufactured products to verify if they meet a set of predetermined quality standards. • Complete production QC checklist, and GMP checklist to ensure manufactured products comply with the approved specifications • Capturing QC data.• Complete receiving checklist. • Report and raise non conformances• Give reports during a meeting.• Hygiene tests and sampling of manufactured products.• Sent manufactured products for analysis
Famous brands
Nov 2019 - May 2020New product development internCompile and update final product specifications for respective plants • Introduce new products and improve current product to respective plants and brands• Making up benchtop samples for tastings• Submitting test samples for lab analysis. • Attending suppliers' meetings and submitting samples to customers for approval. • Prepare for sensory evaluation of samples by external or internal panel. • Analyzing pH, viscosity, brix and salt content for products. • Evaluating ingredients from different suppliers. • Prepare samples for sensory evaluation• Conduct production trials Show less
Meze foods
Nov 2020 - Apr 2021Npd assistantAssisting in the development process for various projects• Organizing schedules for tasting of products• Work together with ingredient suppliers; orders ingredients and requests documentation.• Prepare samples for sensory evaluation• Sensory evaluation to evaluate quality of the product and raw materials• Conduct product trials• Prepare test samples for laboratory analysis• Troubleshooting product and process issues• Performed weight and pH checks• Assist in compiling and updating product specifications documents Show less
Handyware industries
May 2021 - Oct 2022Npd food technologistDevelop and match seasonings for savory snacks and noodles (Formulating)• Implement product improvement and cost savings• Evaluate flavors in a wide range such as bakery, Sweets and Savory• Sensory evaluation of raw and finished products• Analyzing pH, viscosity, brix and salt content for products. • Selecting raw materials and other ingredients from suppliers.• Preparing product cost based on raw materials to ensure profitable products.• Dealing with customer complaint investigations or product issues. Presenting products to clients in depth of sensory evaluation. Show less
Mmr research
Nov 2022 - nowCollaborate with team members on running market research projects, involving client liaison and project management from research design through to final debrief presentations Identify market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging technologies in the food industry. Conduct market research to gain insights into consumer behavior and preferences, helping guide product development and marketing strategies.
Research Executive
Jan 2024 - nowGraduate Research Executive
Nov 2022 - Jan 2024
Licenses & Certifications
Iso 22000: 2005 requirements, implementation and internal auditor
BsiJun 2018National senior certificate grade 12
Department for educationDec 2013Food science, bachelor’s degree
University of pretoria/universiteit van pretoriaApr 2019
Volunteer Experience
Choir guide
Issued by INTERKULTUR on Jul 2018Associated with Marumo Kamogelo Manakana
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