Food Scientist
Resume:
Cynthia Gu
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Naperville, Illinois 60565 Email:
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Dynamic, multi faceted and results driven student seeks to utilize extensive academic background in
food science and human nutrition, as well as hands on internship experience in supply chain
operations. Possess analytical abilities to identify opportunities and implement changes within
existing business practices. Success partnering with cross functional teams to assess and analyze
logistics operations, as well as drive improvements in efficiency, quality assurance, compliance,
data control/integrity, business intelligence, customer service and cost containment. Proficient in
Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Photoshop.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Urbana Champaign, Illinois
Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition (Conferred 2014) Major GPA: 3.73/4.00
Illinois Professional Science Master’s Program
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition (Conferred 2012) Major GPA: 3.49/4.00
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Supply Chain Management Intern, MCDONALD’S CORPORATION, Oak Brook, Illinois
2014 Worked closely with suppliers within multiple categories (bakery, oil and potato) to establish
supply network diagrams. Performed comprehensive analysis of bakery suppliers’ fresh/frozen product
distribution methods to determine volume/trend spending patterns; generated reports and created a
centralized database to document findings. Mapped out how potato suppliers transported shipments (rail
versus truck) and created reports for further optimization.
• Active participant in a supplier diversity project, tasked with analyzing complex data
to determine the amount spent by McDonald’s on supplies from minority owned organizations.
• Developed an Objective Planning Report with realtime editing and status
updates for department wide distribution utilizing Microsoft SharePoint.
International Sales Rep., SHANGHAI DETROIT PRECISION FASTENER CORP., Shanghai, China 2013
Processed a high volume of incoming foreign inquiries from Alibaba, China’s largest online commerce
organization, translating document content from English to Mandarin. Provided customers with price
quotes for various products, including fasteners, nuts and bolts. Documented orders and created reports for
Marketing Department; transmitted customer orders to Manufacturing Department for fulfillment.
Research Assistant, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Urbana Champaign, Illinois
2012 Provided support to Dr. E. De Mejia Research Group (Food Science & Nutrition Department) in a
wide range of laboratory research activities. Responsible for pre processing and hydrolyzing test samples
to prepare for lab processing procedures. Performed diverse tests on samples to determine protein levels,
utilizing western blot methodologies. Documented testing results for postdoctoral review.
Sensory Analyst Intern, NESTLE, Shanghai, China
2011 Filled a Quality Assurance role for the Research & Development Division, with accountability for
facilitating sensory tests of savory foods to determine flavor strength of test samples. Performed detailed
assessments of novel products to identify shelf stability and sauce classifications (vegetable oils and
jams); analyzed salt content and water activity in product samples. Evaluated quality of incoming raw
materials from suppliers as well as returned products. Set up and monitored triangle tests to identify test
subject’s ability to differentiate standard from returned products.
• Charged with coordinating weekly threshold tests for quantitative analysis.
• Earned full marks for sensory testing ability without receiving formal training.
Translator, SHANGHAI DETROIT PRECISION FASTENER CORP., Shanghai, China
2010
Translated mechanical data and instructions from English to Mandarin for native engineers.
LANGUAGES & CERTIFICATION
• Fluent in writing/reading and speaking English and Mandarin; basic Spanish skills.
• Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certification.
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