Olivia Matthews

Experience

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  Waikato Valley Chocolates Limited

  Nov 2017 - Feb 2018

  Process Worker

  • Established my food handling skills and knowledge of health and safety in the workplace.• Advanced my comprehension of food safety and aspects of an industrial production line.• Produced a report for a university paper on the manufacture of a specialized food product, identifying weaknesses in the process and areas for improvement.

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  Analytica Laboratories

  Feb 2018 - May 2021

  • Worked to establish a Microbiology lab at Analytica to test the full range of water types.• Followed appropriate guidelines and policies to meet and maintain IANZ accreditation under ISO 17025. • Updated and reviewed standard operating procedures (SOPS) to reflect improvements and efficiency in the methods being conducted. • Have gained recognized KTP status in 2020 by IANZ for seven methods offered for microbiology testing of water. • Investigating quality issues and managed daily workflows and processes in the laboratory.• Worked independently over a range of tasks including calibration and maintenance, sample processing and troubleshooting. Show less

  • Microbiology Technician KTP

    Oct 2019 - May 2021

  • Laboratory Technician

    Feb 2018 - Oct 2019
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  New Zealand Food Innovation Network

  Jun 2021 - Feb 2023

  Production and Quality Officer
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  Triton Hearing

  Nov 2023 - Feb 2024

  Receptionist
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  Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

  Mar 2024 - Apr 2024

  SMO Locum Recruiter
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  Health New Zealand | Te Tai Tokerau Northland

  May 2024 - now

  Recruitment Partner

  I hold the recruitment portfolio for Medical & Elder Services and Patient Safety & Quality Improvement directorate. I am also covering the Surgical & Clinical Support Services portfolio in the interim.