ESHINI IHARA RUPASINGHE
Hectorville,South Australia
Summary
Innovative new Researcher adept at developing probing questions, designing experiments and generating meaningful results. Accomplished undergraduate student (overall GPA of 5.7/7.0) who is now completing the Honours year in Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science at the University of Adelaide. Proven experience as a Food Science intern at a South Australian Gelato company Gelista, and that provided a lot of experience in the food industry on food production, labelling, paperwork registration and quality control. In addition to that, completed a major successful product development project with 3 other team members where developed a high fibre bread named “Okara bread” that won the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science prize 2023 at the University of Adelaide
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FOOD SCIENCE INTERN GELISTA
Gelista
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Involved in packaging, production and labelling more than 3000 boxes for a Costco order
- Learned to handle machineries such as bulk filing robots, cream cooker, date printing machines
- Hands on experience on fast packaging and labelling
- Polished my skills on teamwork, efficiency, attentiveness, and problem solving
- Hands on experience on evaluating and checking quality
- Developed SOP for machineries
- Educated on waste disposal, chemical disposal, and handling
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
GUEST SERVICES ATTENDANT
ZONE BOWLING
06.2020 - Current
- Working at the front desk, managing bookings, and putting them through, allocating lanes for bowling and serving the customers
- Works in a fast-paced environment
- Welcomed guests on arrival, displaying professional and friendly approach.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Handled customer complaints to satisfy and retain guests.
- Maintained high level of professionalism and discretion when dealing with guests.
ONLINE MATHEMATICS TUTOR
CLUEY LEARNING
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Online tutoring students of grades 5-8 on Mathematics
- Providing support to young students in a professional and understanding manner
- Enhanced skills such as patience, understanding mentality of young children
- Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help kids thrive and learn.
- Tutored 10 students per week in private sessions using detailed lesson plans.
- Administered and evaluated math assessments to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses.
- Monitored student progress and provided timely feedback on performance reports to assist with goal-setting.
- Tutored math students of all ages and abilities, from elementary school to middle school.
PEER MENTOR
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
12.2021 - 01.2023
- A part of the University’s international student support in helping the international students at the student engage more with the community.
- Established trusting relationship with mentee by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
- Helping in organizing events with other members and leading and coordinating activities
ROTORACTOR
ROTARY CLUB- University Of Adelaide
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Helped at a food truck in the food carnival in all packing, cleaning, taking orders and cooking meals
- Volunteered thrice at the Semaphore Carousel in helping the children on the carousel rides
- Volunteered at the Indofest Adelaide in setting up the event.
- Volunteered for the Trash Hero campaign in cleaning the Torrens River.
- Volunteered at the Eid Celebration at the Islamic society of South Australia, helped in serving food and cleaning.
ORIENTATION WEEK VOLUNTEER
UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Coordinated and led group campus tours of up to 40 students.
- Guided new students on a university tour and answered their questions in a professional, caring and supportive manner .
- Helped in AUU stalls that were present during the O’ Week
- Sustained collaborative relationships with faculty, staff and administration.
- Coordinated with the rest of team members to provide a fun/engaging environment for new students -Helped in setting up the event and packing down at the end of the event
VOLUNTEER
Royal Adelaide Show And Science Fair Alive
- Volunteered in years of 2023 (on behalf of University of Adelaide- Royal Adelaide Show) and 2021 (on behalf of University of Adelaide, TAFE and AIFST- Science Fair Alive)
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Environmental Ambassador
University Of Adelaide
02.2021 - 07.2021
- An eco-hero for the year 2021 at the University
- Served as organization ambassador at various events, promoting mission and values.
- Sustainability focused activism within the university
- In charge of educating people on the new change regarding disposables at the University at the event- Around the World 2021
Management Trainee, Intern
SHA RESTAURANT SRI LANKA
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Taking meal orders, delivering meals to seated customers - Operating point of sale (till) and cash handling - Providing valuable market research and marketing strategies to the general manager to gain repeat and return clientele - Front of house coordination and customer service, taking bookings and organizing schedules - Coordinating the kitchen department and the restaurant along with the other staff members.
- Handled day-to-day customer or client questions via telephone or email.
- Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote culture of company.
MEDICAL OBSERVER AT HEMAS HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 08.2019
- Engaged in the hospital work in the following departments: Dialysis unit, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Day Treatment Unit (DTU), Blood Bank, Medical and Surgical Wards,Paediatric Wards, Phlebotomy Unit, Maternity Ward
- Observed patients in each department, analysed how their symptoms of diseases vary from person to person
- Accompanied the Consultants on their ward sessions
- Had very meaningful and friendly conversations with patients from the wards, ICU, DTU and the Dialysis units
- Engaging with the staff lending a helping hand in administration tasks.
Education
HONOURS- BACHELOR OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SCIENCE - Food Science
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA12.2023
BACHELOR OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SCIENCE - Food And Nutrition Science
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA11.2022
Skills
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Research Program Planning
- HACCP
- Product Development
- Packaging Food Items
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Minimize Waste
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Processing
- R&D Concepts
Certification
- Women in Stem Career Program- University of Adelaide 2022.
- 2020 NOVEMBER- Completed Responsible Service of Alcohol(RSA)Certificate
- 2020 SEPTEMBER- Completed Working With Children Check
Languages
Singhalese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
FOOD SCIENCE INTERN GELISTA
Gelista
01.2022 - 02.2022
ONLINE MATHEMATICS TUTOR
CLUEY LEARNING
01.2022 - 09.2023
PEER MENTOR
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
12.2021 - 01.2023
ORIENTATION WEEK VOLUNTEER
UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
02.2021 - 03.2021
Environmental Ambassador
University Of Adelaide
02.2021 - 07.2021
ROTORACTOR
ROTARY CLUB- University Of Adelaide
01.2021 - 01.2023
GUEST SERVICES ATTENDANT
ZONE BOWLING
06.2020 - Current
Management Trainee, Intern
SHA RESTAURANT SRI LANKA
06.2019 - 02.2020
MEDICAL OBSERVER AT HEMAS HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 08.2019
VOLUNTEER
Royal Adelaide Show And Science Fair Alive
HONOURS- BACHELOR OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SCIENCE - Food Science
University of Adelaide
BACHELOR OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SCIENCE - Food And Nutrition Science
University of Adelaide
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