ELLEN KRENK
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Motivated and dependable team-player successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Ability to manage and succeed in both technical and non-technical roles within the food technology space with the aim of learning and problem-solving.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Technologist
Fonterra Australia
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assist in new product development of powders and paediatrics that met market demands and generated sales growth.
- Overlooked shelf-life studies on new product formulations to ensure optimal storage conditions and food quality throughout product life cycle.
- Maintained and updated documentation on products using SAP, Hamilton Grant, and SharePoint.
Marketing Specialist
FOSS Pacific
03.2023 - Current
- Worked with cross-functional teams as head of marketing in the Pacific, including AU and NZ.
- Boosted lead generation through the creation of engaging content for social media platforms.
- Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing targeted marketing campaigns through Salesforce and Pardot.
- Coordinated trade show participation, maximizing company exposure at industry events.
Project Engineer
FOSS Analytical
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Worked on a project team in R&D focusing on developing analytical solutions for the meat industry with focus on measuring chain validation.
- Responsible for field test coordination, execution, and evaluation.
- Utilised Agile and Scrum methodologies daily for project management and progression.
Project Intern
TOMS A/S
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked at factory site in close collaboration with production staff and QA manager to identify root causes of problems in production of core products.
- Mapped out entire production lines and used various analytical methods and HACCP in the optimisation process.
Team Leader
Sarah Kalmar
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed a team of 15-25 waiters and/or bartenders at major events and conferences.
Sales Assistant
Various customer service jobs
01.2009 - 01.2023
- Improved personal and social skills in jobs spanning from badminton trainer in my local Danish club to cleaning, au-pairing, being a barista, bartending, waitressing, and cooking, more recently working at the MCG and Australia Open.
Education
Master of Science in Engineering - Food Technology
Technical University of Denmark
Lyngby, Denmark01.2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Food Quality And Safety
Technical University of Denmark
Lyngby, Denmark01.2022
Upper Secondary School - Chemistry - Mathematics - Physics
Roedkilde Gymnasium
Vejle, Denmark06.2017
Skills
- Planning and Organising
- Teamwork and Communication
- Creative Problem-solving
- Interpersonal Skills
Volunteer Experience
- Co-founder and Head of Student Network, FOSS Analytical, 2021-2022
- Presenter at Open house, Technical University of Denmark, 2019-2022
- Coordinator at Denmark's largest job and career fair, DSE Fair, 2019-2022
- Member of Student Chemistry Council, Technical University of Denmark, 2018-2019
- Study Start Mentor, Technical University of Denmark, 2018-2019
Languages
Danish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Development Technologist
Fonterra Australia
12.2023 - Current
Marketing Specialist
FOSS Pacific
03.2023 - Current
Project Intern
TOMS A/S
08.2021 - 06.2022
Project Engineer
FOSS Analytical
03.2020 - 06.2022
Team Leader
Sarah Kalmar
11.2018 - 01.2022
Sales Assistant
Various customer service jobs
01.2009 - 01.2023
Master of Science in Engineering - Food Technology
Technical University of Denmark
Bachelor of Engineering - Food Quality And Safety
Technical University of Denmark
Upper Secondary School - Chemistry - Mathematics - Physics
Roedkilde Gymnasium
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