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Kanika Anand

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Technologist

Nestle
03.2021 - 11.2023
  • Enhanced shelf life of perishable items by optimizing packaging materials and storage conditions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new products that met market demands and generated sales growth.
  • Maintained laboratory conditions by managing and transferring raw materials and flavor stocks.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by closely monitoring production processes and implementing necessary adjustments.
  • Performed research on latest technologies and current markets to develop new product concepts, successfully delivering cost-saving global Nestle initiative.
  • Reduced costs by conducting thorough ingredient sourcing analyses, negotiating with suppliers, and implementing cost-saving measures in the production process.
  • Analyzed competitor products for benchmarking purposes, informing strategic decisions related to product development and positioning.

Group Exercise Instructor

Les Mills International
07.2016 - 09.2018
  • Encouraged clients to participate in and enjoy group fitness classes.
  • Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services.

Junior Scientist

SRL Pathology India
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency through implementing new protocols and procedures for streamlined processes.
  • Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
  • Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.

Education

Master of Science - Food Science And Technology

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
07.2021

Master of Science - Biotechnology

Amity University
India
07.2018

Skills

  • Consumer Trend Awareness
  • Product development expertise
  • Cost Optimization
  • Packaging and labeling knowledge
  • Process Optimization
  • Microbiology Fundamentals
  • Allergen Control Procedures
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Food Processing Technologies

References

1. Anthony Raponi, Process Sprecialist Nestle Australia

e: anthony.raponi@au.nestle.com


2. Elizabeth Skrypczak, Senior Process Specialist (formerly at Nestle)

P:0438599002

Timeline

Food Technologist

Nestle
03.2021 - 11.2023

Junior Scientist

SRL Pathology India
01.2017 - 03.2018

Group Exercise Instructor

Les Mills International
07.2016 - 09.2018

Master of Science - Food Science And Technology

RMIT University

Master of Science - Biotechnology

Amity University

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