Teacher

• Sep 2021 - Present

New Product Development Technologist

• Jan 2020 - Present

Development of coatings, marinades and seasonings for a wide range of customers (fast food, poultry, fish, potatoes, ready meal, bakery). Direct communication with customers and involvement in the organisation of different projects. Participation in customer trials and development of existing and new products. Organisation of new laboratories during the coronavirus pandemic (ordering materials and designing). Development of coatings, marinades and seasonings for a wide range of customers (fast food, poultry, fish, potatoes, ready meal, bakery). Direct communication with customers and involvement in the organisation of different projects. Participation in customer trials and development of existing and new products. Organisation of new laboratories during the coronavirus pandemic (ordering materials and designing).

Part-time Trainee Chef

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

Worked as sole assistant to the Chef in a gastronomic French restaurant, where we served re-invented French dishes with exotic twists from around the world. As a team, we designed monthly menus using fresh seasonal produce. Involved in ingredient preparation, different cooking techniques, plating food, decorating and finishing touches, and stock management of fresh ingredients. Worked as sole assistant to the Chef in a gastronomic French restaurant, where we served re-invented French dishes with exotic twists from around the world. As a team, we designed monthly menus using fresh seasonal produce. Involved in ingredient preparation, different cooking techniques, plating food, decorating and finishing touches, and stock management of fresh ingredients.

Ecotrophelia 2018, New Product Development, UK and European competitions

• 2018 - 2018

Won 1st prize at UK Nationals at Campden BRI and participated in European finals at SIAL Paris. Created a new, innovative, extruded snack product out of apple pomace (food by-product) as part of an undergraduate team of six. Personal responsibility for Product development and production of the snacks, through timed stages from concept to launch. This included product design, production trials, shelf-life testing, flavour development and packaging design. Won 1st prize at UK Nationals at Campden BRI and participated in European finals at SIAL Paris. Created a new, innovative, extruded snack product out of apple pomace (food by-product) as part of an undergraduate team of six. Personal responsibility for Product development and production of the snacks, through timed stages from concept to launch. This included product design, production trials, shelf-life testing, flavour development and packaging design.

New Product Development Concept/Process Technologist

• Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

Experience in many areas of NPD, developing new product recipes in the test kitchen, running product trials for clients and collating data for customer review to tight deadlines. Collaborated on a sugar reduction project for a big customer, involving recipe modification and creating samples. As part of a team, I participated in blue sky innovation projects and presented ideas to the head of CSM R&D. Experience in many areas of NPD, developing new product recipes in the test kitchen, running product trials for clients and collating data for customer review to tight deadlines. Collaborated on a sugar reduction project for a big customer, involving recipe modification and creating samples. As part of a team, I participated in blue sky innovation projects and presented ideas to the head of CSM R&D.

Student Ambassador

• Oct 2014 - 2016

Collaborated with the Marketing and Communications team to represent the University and led campus tours with groups of approximately 20 people Gave presentations to groups of up to 50 prospective students and parents about my experience, sharing my enthusiasm for Higher Education and the University Led question and answer sessions with prospective students at university open days Collaborated with the Marketing and Communications team to represent the University and led campus tours with groups of approximately 20 people Gave presentations to groups of up to 50 prospective students and parents about my experience, sharing my enthusiasm for Higher Education and the University Led question and answer sessions with prospective students at university open days

Camp Counsellor

• Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

http://campeurope.ca/ Trained and certified as International Camp Counsellor following intensive residential training Responsible for a group of children 24/7 for 1-2 week periods. Led, managed and motivated them, under sometimes difficult conditions such as accidents, homesickness and bullying Worked closely with a small team of 10 counsellors to run the camp and everything it included such as cooking, life guarding, first aid and managing evening events. As well as good time management, this role required supportive and finely tuned teamwork, together with the ability to multitask and be proactive Created and managed fun, safe and stimulating activities including ninja training for groups of 30 and Harry Potter Olympics as a whole camp activity with up to 100 children Managed and led a camp production of a scientific magazine in German Responsible for the safe reception of children upon arrival at airport/train station as well as ensuring safe departure. Show less