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I am an established leader who has completed my Honors Degree in and currently pursuing my master’s degree in Consumer Science. I am seeking a position relevant to my field of study and work that will help me gain experience, knowledge and grow my skill set. I am a hard worker and will always strive for success. I am a team player, I work well under pressure and communicate well with others. 

In my position as R&D Manager, I have led and grown the maturity of the team to success. I have also increased our revenue over a period of 3 years by 30% overall growth. I am a key contributor and trusted source of information on process and practice that governs my industry.

My great enthusiasm, my attention to detail and rapid learning ability assists me in my passion for learning new things and succeeding at my work. I have a various array of skills that help me complement my work ethic and be a productive staff member. I have worked as a food microbiologist, quality controller, quality assurance manager, lab technician and currently a research and development manager that helps me understand the full life cycle of the food industry. I kindly request that you grant me the opportunity to serve your company, and I assure you that I will work to the best of my ability.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER • THE FLAVOUR LAB, JOHANNESBURG

Planning, organizing, and overseeing process or production trials.  Making improvements or modifications to current processes. Generating ideas for new products and researching feasibility in terms of profitability, resource availability and compliance with regulations. Customer liaison in terms of NPD (New Product Development)         NPD conducted for National and International customers           Implemented composite document control processes of NPD Conducted feasibility studies such as costings                                     Theoretically calculated nutritional data on NPD                                      Various types of NPD concluded namely: spice mixes, snack formulations, marinades, sauces, mayonnaise, flavored mayonnaise, low carb products, sauces, dessert range, dry batter mixes, butchery range, creamers, flavored oils, salad dressings, coulis, crumb mixes, HMR.                                                                                                                                     Creating product specifications & relevant information for labelling as per legislation.                                                                                                         Conducting analytical analysis on products i.e.: Ph, Brix & Viscosity Sourcing of raw materials for NPD as well as for existing products      Project Management of all product launches/renovations from concept to completion, being the point person on the project for coordination between customers, suppliers and internal staff                                               Created world renowned products for international brands and franchises                                                                                                            Provide specialist advise to established branded customers with respects to innovation, trend analysis and future strategic brand thinking                                                                                                                 Great problem solving abilities(fixing of existing recipes / NPD in a production environment real time                                                                Expectation management of sales teams                                                        Fostering trust and building strong relationships with clients                                                           Management and oversight of staff initiatives and skills transfer                                                                                            Active member of the company’s management steering committee

GRADE 12 / MATRIC

TONGAAT SECONDARY SCHOOL | DURBAN

2004

NATIONAL DIPLOMA CONSUMER SCIENCE FOOD & NUTRITION

DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY | DURBAN

2007

HONOURS DEGREE CONSUMER SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA | JOHANNESBURG

2020

MASTERS DEGREE CONSUMER SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA | JOHANNESBURG

Currently studying towards my Masters Degree in Consumer Science (Functional Foods)