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SHARIFAH AHMAD

Technical Unit Coordinator
Sydney,NSW

Summary

A highly passionate food technologist who is equipped with working knowledge of Food Standard Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), Biosecurity knowledge, food safety auditing, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), basic food process engineering, food sensory knowledge and Work Health Safety in Australian food industry. My aim is to pursue a career that will enable me to share and expand my knowledge, experience and skillsets to others.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Technical Unit Coordinator

ANIC Halal Authority
8 2020 - Current
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
  • Attended food manufacturing sites for new and existing clients

Home Tutor Volunteer

Navitas English
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provide supports to newly arrived migrant with Basic English lessons
  • Work together with the student to achieve her weekly goals

Technical Executive

LEVERAGE BUSINESS PRIVATE LIMITED
07.2012 - 04.2014
  • Researched and formulated potential ingredients for the intended products
  • Performed technical evaluation of the raw materials and finished products
  • Provided response to any technical inquiries by external party.

Management Trainee

BIOECONOMY CORP
07.2012 - 04.2014
  • Participant in the classroom-based trainings covering management, presentation skills and technical inputs
  • Attended internship with an aromatherapy company and involved in the national expo
  • Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes with regards to plant extract processing towards the final products.

Student Intern

VETERINARY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
04.2006 - 06.2006
  • Undergraduate practical training with Biochemistry Unit (routine analysis with dairy)
  • Sub project of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) cloning activities
  • Participated in Swine surveillance sampling operation.

Education

No Degree - Cert IV Training And Assessment

TAFE NSW
07.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science: Biotechnology - undefined

Faculty of Science - International Islamic University Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
04.2003 - 05.2007

Skills

Ability to provide advice and assistance with regards to development of halal food product development and processing to Australian food industry players

Implementing and combining technical information interpretation of FSANZ Food Standards as well as knowledge in Biosecurity that is relevant to Halal Food Industry

Patience and Empathy

Confidence building

Accomplishments

  • Participant for World Safety Day International Symposium by University of Western Sydney June 2024
  • Participant for New Product Development Workshop by Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST)-UNSW April 2024
  • Participant for AIFST Food Regulation Workshop (Virtual)-April 2024
  • Member for Australian Government Authorised Halal Program (AGAHP)
  • Halal Foundation Training on SMIIC/OIC 4:2018 Halal Cosmetics by The Standards Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries Istanbul, Turkey (Online)
  • Halal Awareness Program by Holistic Labs Sdn Bhd, Johor Malaysia (Online)
  • GH Rapid Halkit: Hands On Analysis, Halvec Laboratories, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
  • NSW Biosecurity Legislation Online by Department of Primary Industries
  • NSW Biosecurity Awareness (Gold) by AITGB endorsed by Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment
  • Biosecurity Online Training Course on Plant Surveillance by Plant Health Australia endorsed by Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment

Timeline

No Degree - Cert IV Training And Assessment

TAFE NSW
07.2023 - Current

Home Tutor Volunteer

Navitas English
06.2022 - 08.2023

Technical Executive

LEVERAGE BUSINESS PRIVATE LIMITED
07.2012 - 04.2014

Management Trainee

BIOECONOMY CORP
07.2012 - 04.2014

Student Intern

VETERINARY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
04.2006 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Science: Biotechnology - undefined

Faculty of Science - International Islamic University Malaysia
04.2003 - 05.2007

Technical Unit Coordinator

ANIC Halal Authority
8 2020 - Current
SHARIFAH AHMADTechnical Unit Coordinator