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Resume:
Letitia Nadasen
Personal Information
ID Number:
Disability:
No
Nationality:
South African
Marital status:
Single
Gender:
Female
Dependants:
None
Date of Birth:
**/**/*989
Highest Education:
BSc Degree
Location:
Paarl, Western Cape
BTech Degree
Contact Number:
Driver’s Licence:
Code 08
Email Address:
adlvq7@r.postjobfree.com
Languages:
English
Relocation:
Yes
Notice Period:
Immediately
Profile Summary
I have two Bachelor degrees one in Science (Microbiology and Biochemistry) and the other in Technology (Biotechnology). I have 6 years of laboratory experience of which 5 years were gained in a Microbiology FMCG laboratory and 1 year in a research environment. I have 2 years sales experience. I am ambitious, innovative, self-motivated, work well in a stressful environment, and have well developed time management, leadership and interpersonal skills. I have a practical approach to problem solving, a passion for delivering quality service and a drive to see things through to completion. I have a curious mind and a knack for problem solving.
Education
Bachelor of Technology Degree
Biotechnology 2012
Durban University of Technology
Project: Optimization of fermentation parameters for the maximum production of gellan from Sphingomonas paucimobilis
Bachelor of Science Degree
Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology 2010
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Project: Identification of an unknown culture
Matriculation certificate
English HG, Afrikaans HG, Mathematics HG, Physical Science HG, Biology HG, Accounting HG, History HG 2006
Centenary Secondary School
Experience
Microbiologist KWV SA FMCG Permanent Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
October 2020 to May 2021
Duties & Responsibilities:
Good housekeeping in the chemical and microbiology laboratory
Registration and reporting of sample analysis by means of a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
Microbiological analysis of raw material, water, wine, hygiene swabs and concentrate samples
Conduct analytical tests on wine samples (Turbidity, Colour scan and Filtration Index determination)
Tests to verify CIP (Clean-In-Place) efficiency of the production area
Preparation of growth media, solutions and controls
Maintenance of microbial cultures
Daily and monthly checks on equipment performance for example autoclave sterilization, laminar flow cabinet effectiveness, and making sure room and incubator temperatures are constant
Manage, monitor and validate equipment and supplies, including chemicals and media
Schedule and arrange for service and calibration of equipment
Propose, implement, monitor and evaluate projects as well as find alternative solutions
Investigate quality and client complaints
Assist with audits and resolution of findings
Investigate quality and cost saving initiatives
Facilitated training of staff on hygiene, microbiological test methods and aseptic techniques as well as surface and ATP swab training and aseptic sample taking
Writing and updating of microbiology test methods and procedures
Consolidate data for analysis and report deviation
Co-ordinating with multiple departments, customers, Universities and other laboratories to problem solve
Manage the review of specification in accordance with microbiological standards and as per regulation
Participating in quarterly inter-lab tests
Reason for leaving: Career Development
Contact details: 021-***-****
Product Specialist Advanced Laboratory Solutions Sales and Marketing Permanent Western Cape, South Africa October 2017 till February 2020
Duties & Responsibilities:
Product and Application Knowledge of own products and competitors’ products
Conduct demonstrations, installations and training of equipment and software as well as arrange and participate in conferences and open days
Plan, prospect, arrange and meet with new and existing customers, maintain good customer relations
Update information on Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
Complete quotes and tenders – draw up specifications for tenders
Troubleshoot instrument breakdowns
Reason for leaving: Retrenched
Contact details: 011-***-****
Microbiologist KWV SA FMCG Permanent Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
November 2012 to September 2017
Duties & Responsibilities:
Good housekeeping in the chemical and microbiology laboratory
Registration and reporting of sample analysis by means of a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
Microbiological analysis of raw material, water, wine, hygiene swabs and concentrate samples
Conduct analytical tests on wine samples (Malic acid testing, Turbidity, Colour scan and Filtration Index determination)
Tests to verify CIP (Clean-In-Place) efficiency of the production area
Preparation of growth media, solutions and controls
Maintenance of microbial cultures (created a microbial culture library)
Daily and monthly checks on equipment performance for example autoclave sterilization, laminar flow cabinet effectiveness, and making sure room and incubator temperatures are constant
Control 5 Mission Directed Work Team charts: Non-conformances, Problem Solving, Three Questions and both current and long term Next Steps
Management, monitor and validate equipment and supplies, including chemicals and media
Schedule and arrange for service and calibration of equipment
Propose, implement, monitor and evaluate projects as well as find alternative solutions
Investigate quality and client complaints
Assist with audits and resolution of findings
Procurement of laboratory supplies
Investigate quality and cost saving initiatives
Hygiene and sanitation inspections of production area
Facilitated training of staff on hygiene, microbiological test methods and aseptic techniques as well as surface and ATP swab training and aseptic sample taking
Mentored intern and assisted with research projects and thesis
Writing and updating of microbiology test methods and procedures as well as updating MSDS documents
Consolidate data for analysis and report deviation
Problem management skills and co-ordinating with multiple departments, customers, Universities and other laboratories
Manage the review of specification in accordance with microbiological standards and as per regulation
Participating in quarterly inter-lab tests and attend supplier and SAWIS (South African Wine Industry Information & Systems NPC information sessions
Reason for leaving: Career Development
Contact details: 021-***-****
Educator Asoka Secondary High School Contract Moorton, Chatsworth, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa July 2011 till December 2011
Duties & Responsibilities:
Taught Life Science to Grade 8, 9 &10
Reason for leaving: End of Contract
Contact details: 031-***-****
Promoter Suede Promotions Marketing Temporary Westville, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa April 2011 till October 2012
Duties & Responsibilities:
In store promotion of various products
Reason for leaving: Career development
Contact details: 031-***-**** (Office) / 082-***-**** (Mandy Du Toit)
Additional Skills
Project Management
Excellent
Quality Assurance
Excellent
Training facilitator
Excellent
Researcher
Excellent
Problem Solving
Excellent
Photography
Intermediate
Software
Completed a Computer literacy course at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (2007)
Computer fundamentals, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Internet and E-mail, Web design, Multimedia/Input and output device
Completed Microsoft Word 2 training at Dynamix Learning Solutions (2014)
Completed Microsoft Excel 2 training at Bytes People Solutions (2015)
DISA Laboratory Information Management System
Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Bridge
Microsoft Outlook
Design Expert (version 8.0.7.1) statistical software package
Skype
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
SharePoint
Special Achievements
Won an Environmental Logo & Slogan Competition at KWV
Completed short courses on Laboratory Safety, Chemical Safety and Problem solving
Completed a South African Wine course with Cape Wine Academy
Received an Achievement award at university for top performing student
Received numerous academic awards throughout my schooling years
Elected RCL Representative in School and Class Representative at University
Prefect for several years in both Primary and Secondary school
References
Mrs Alicia Naicker
Company: Derivco
Role: Project Manager
Tel: 031-***-****
Cell: 082-***-****
Email: adlvq7@r.postjobfree.com
Mr Taariq Ameer
Company: Spinnaker
Role: Business Analyst
Cell: 071-***-****
Email: adlvq7@r.postjobfree.com
Mr Etumeleng Mokone
Company: Distell
Role: Revenue Growth Management Specialist - Africa
Tel: 021-***-****
Cell: 079-***-****
Email: adlvq7@r.postjobfree.com
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