Experience

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  University of otago

  Jan 2013 - Nov 2015

  • Advising researchers on how to use an iPod-based dietary assessment tool developed and validated in my summer research project.• Designing a scientific poster to be presented at national and international conferences. - As a tutor of Epidemiology my main responsibility is to help students develop research and critical thinking skills. - I teach classes or up to 30 students, as well as one-on-one tutoring- Further responsibilities include facilitating and marking exams. - This role has further developed my public speaking and communication skills.

  • Research Assistant

    Mar 2015 - Nov 2015

  • Tutor - Epidemiology

    Jan 2013 - Nov 2015
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  Tatua co-operative dairy company ltd

  Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

  Technical services intern

  • Reviewing manufacturing specifications in company database• Approving product labels for national and international markets• Implementing and developing health and nutrition initiative for staff• Updating hazard registar for Health and Safety programme• My time at Tatua as a summer intern taught me to take initiative and strengthened my time management skill. I was often given a pile of tasks to finish at my own accord but by a specific deadline. I learnt to prioritise work and motivate myself without constant management. Show less

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  Dairynz

  Feb 2016 - Mar 2016

  Casual research technician

  - Field work studying different pasture cultivars- Lab work, including weighing and processing pasture samples- Data collection, recording and entry

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  Tatua co-operative dairy company ltd

  Jul 2016 - May 2017

  Quality and technical process advisor

  The overall purpose of my role as a Quality and Technical Process Advisor is to provide competent and timely technical support to all aspects of Tatua's operations. Several core tasks of this role include:- Completing technical requests, such as customer questionnaires, shelf life extensions, answering customer queries, working on religious accreditations and provision of technical product information.- Completing product changes, ensuring to consider any implications, liasing with key stakeholders and updating documentation as required.- Providing legislative advice for new and existing products to ensure they are compliant with relevant legal requirements. - Managing specification reviews for raw materials and finished products to ensure monitoring and testing is effective and confirms that product is fit for intended purpose.In addition, this role requires key relationships with Technical Services, Sales and Marketing, Production, Supply Chain, Management Accountants and Product Development. Show less

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  Heinz wattie's

  Jun 2017 - Oct 2021

  Labelling technologist

  The main purpose of my role is to maintain continuity of labels between all of Heinz Wattie's products in New Zealand and Australia. This involves working with a variety of departments including Marketing, Product Development, FSQ and Regulatory Affairs. My day-to-day job includes the following:- Managing artwork update projects, up to 10 at one time- Creating label information, including NIP, ingredients list, allergens, nutrition and health claims for all products manufactured by Kraft Heinz in New Zealand- Determining product suitability for ANZ markets using my knowledge of the Food Standards Code- Working with external suppliers and internal functions to maintain our ingredient databases Show less

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  Eastern institute of technology

  Nov 2021 - now

  Researcher