Experience

Angel Food

• New Zealand
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Innovation & Technical Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Head of NPD, R&D and QA for Angel Food - Vegan Cheese

• Food & Process Technologist

  • Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

  New Product Development, Food Safety/Quality Assurance, Production Scheduling and Procurement


Davis Food Ingredients
• New Zealand
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Quality Assurance Coordinator

  • Apr 2019 - Nov 2020

LSG Sky Chefs
• Germany
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee
• Special Meals Technologist

  • Jan 2019 - Mar 2019


Greencore

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Process Technologist

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  A hands-on role working to tight deadlines: - NPD handover and Production Feasibility - Factory Recipe development - Recipe amendments for supply changes - Trial Coordination and Reporting - Internal organoleptic review over life - Quality Attribute Sheet (QAS) development - Launch Pack development - Assisting Production handover and Launch A hands-on role working to tight deadlines: - NPD handover and Production Feasibility - Factory Recipe development - Recipe amendments for supply changes - Trial Coordination and Reporting - Internal organoleptic review over life - Quality Attribute Sheet (QAS) development - Launch Pack development - Assisting Production handover and Launch



Penta Foods Ltd

• Technical Assistant

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  Reporting directly to the Technical Manager, my role ensured; customer, BRC, and legal requirements were met for; approving suppliers, product storage and distribution. - Lead due diligence for over 350 Suppliers and 3000 product lines, meeting strict BRC requirements, including; o HACCP, Food Safety Accreditation, Specifications, allergen policies, etc - Completing investigations for all customer complaints o Direct contact with both customers and suppliers - Monthly Internal Auditing to maintain BRC standard - Critical Control Point (CCP) maintenance - General Customer queries including; o Allergens, food claims, nutritionals Show less



Groenz Limited

• New Zealand
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Assistant

  • Oct 2014 - Apr 2016

  Following a successful internship, I was offered a full-time position. My role within Groenz was diverse due to a small Technical Team and a fast-growing marketing drive. I worked with all facets of the organisation; from New Product Development to Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance, often in direct contact with both suppliers and customers. Major Successes and Responsibilities included: New Product Development: - Manager of two full Quick Service Restaurant launches > New ingredient sourcing and approval > Kitchen bench top trials > Customer Feedback > Pilot Production trial > Full Production - Launch Coordinator for new sku’s > Source new raw material specs and quotes to satisfy quality and logistics > Measure and Ensure product food safety and quality parameters > Ensure NZ food code is met for new artwork and nutritional information > Assist preparation of internal and external product specifications - Lead Coordinator of kitchen samples for customers > Prepare manufacturing declarations for export Food Quality Assurance: - Statistical Process Control Project Manager > Analyse real time product fill variability, and process capability to reduce giveaway and improve profitability - Internal Auditor and External Audit Support (e.g. British Retail Consortium (BRC)) - New and Existing Shelf Life Management - Non Conformance Report (NCR) Investigation and SOP Support - Ensuring acceptable product batch sensory attributes - HACCP Support Show less

• Food Technologist Intern

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014


Food Innovation and Resource Centre

• Food and Beverage Services

• Food Technologist Intern

  • Nov 2012 - Jan 2013

  In conjunction with Massey University NZ, I had the opportunity to gain work experience in Singapore. FIRC provides Singapore food enterprises with technical expertise in New Product and Process Development. I worked alongside Massey Academics and FIRC Food Technologists with a number of projects, including: - Development of patent-pending gluten free flour - Impact of Modified Atmospheric Packaging on shelf life - Freeze thaw volume retention of youtiao (deep fried bread) In conjunction with Massey University NZ, I had the opportunity to gain work experience in Singapore. FIRC provides Singapore food enterprises with technical expertise in New Product and Process Development. I worked alongside Massey Academics and FIRC Food Technologists with a number of projects, including: - Development of patent-pending gluten free flour - Impact of Modified Atmospheric Packaging on shelf life - Freeze thaw volume retention of youtiao (deep fried bread)



PureBread

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Baker's Hand

  • Nov 2011 - Feb 2012

  As work experience over a summer break I assisted production of organic and gluten free bread; Mix preparation, Weighing into trays, Proving/Cooking, and Packing. As seen in the accompanying video, it was a fast paced role and very labour intensive. It was essential to maintain a high level of standardization and quality to meet the requirements of the customers - mostly nationwide supermarkets. To ensure fresh product was delivered each day, production commenced late evening and continued through to the early hours of the morning. It was a challenging but rewarding shift, being involved in the full production process. From goods in to goods out and Immediately tasting the success of every batch. Show less