Experience

AB World Foods Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Food & Beverages
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Product Launch Technologist (Patak's)

  • Nov 2022 - Present

• Product Launch and Process Development Technologist (Own Label)

  • Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

• Process Development Technologist

  • Feb 2021 - Nov 2021



Westmill | part of Associated British Foods plc

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Product Development Technologist

  • Nov 2019 - Aug 2020

  Multiple noodle projects were delivered from concept to launch in line with the brief as the lead product development technologist adding input throughout the stages that influenced the final product. · Organised a factory trial involved liaising with stakeholders cross functionally on site. Used strong communication to deliver a succinct understanding of the expectations which lead to a successful first trial therefore the product was launched earlier than forecasted. · Led benchmarking on a range of products as agreed with brand managers; benchmarking report circulated to key stake holders that shaped future development pipeline bringing in new projects for the business. · As part of continuous improvement, Hamilton Grant, critical paths and gate forms were all updated to match current workflow process, which led to a more streamlined approach to projects. · Showcased newly developed noodles with a large ready meal manufacturer. Under pressure, excellent time management was required to deliver the presentation. Resulted in new business as well as furthering the relationship. · Delivered a noodle masterclass that required clear communication to ensure the material was relevant creating a smooth flow and kept participants engaged resulting in positive feedback. Show less



The Big Bamboo

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chef’s Assistant & Counter Staff

  • Aug 2012 - Sep 2019

  Interacting with customers of all ages. Excellent bilingual communication skills with both customers and staff members during busy time periods. Retention of information was essential as it allowed me to be as fast as possible when taking orders. Handling the exchange of money. Interacting with customers of all ages. Excellent bilingual communication skills with both customers and staff members during busy time periods. Retention of information was essential as it allowed me to be as fast as possible when taking orders. Handling the exchange of money.



Westmill | part of Associated British Foods plc

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Student Product Development Technologist

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Responsibilities included: · Regularly represented the business with customer visits, including various supermarket retailers and manufacturers. · This involved preparing samples for sensory panels, organising tasting sessions and cooking Westmill Foods products in various creative applications. · Preparing handmade development samples of noodles and microwave rice, created in line with critical path requirements. The samples were used to trial reformulation to develop the perfect product for clients. · Supported in new product trials ensuring raw ingredients were provided and quantities were correct. Post trials, washouts were carried out to determine if the dosing of smaller ingredients were accurate. · Organised and conducted a total of 14 market benchmarking sessions for microwave rice and noodled, collated the findings into a report. These were then circulated to key stakeholders to aid in their business decisions. Show less



COSMO Restaurant Group

• United Kingdom
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front of House

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Various duties including providing a high level of customer service to give the customers a pleasurable dining experience, maintaining high levels of hygiene and collecting payments from customers. Various duties including providing a high level of customer service to give the customers a pleasurable dining experience, maintaining high levels of hygiene and collecting payments from customers.