RESUME
PREETI AHLUWALIA
CALGARY AB T1Y 4X4
Email : *****************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Resourceful and self-motivated Food Scientist in the field of Product development, research, production, and sensory evaluation. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver innovative and profitable solutions within time frame and budget. A versatile team player and multitasker handling many roles at one given time. Effective communicator, verbally and in writing.
SKILLS:
Ability to plan, organise and prioritize the things
Trained and Certified Auditor in Food Safety Management Systems (IRCA)
Product and process development with excellent ability to detail
Knowledge of food microbiology principles
Excellent in statistical techniques like proportions, percentages, circumferences, and volume
Excellent in using MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel
Works perfectly under pressure by prioritizing the things
Excellent time management and an incredibly good multitasker
Critical sensory evaluator, quality assurance
Brand development and management, Shelf-life analysis
Analytical thinker
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATION:
25 years of experience in food product development, food chemistry, processing of different types of Foods, food safety .
Immense knowledge of food science concepts, laboratory procedures, and food handling, storage and Food Safety.
Proactive in solving the issues related to ingredients, raw material, and competitive pricing
Direct activities associated with sanitation operations and coached the sanitation team
Contributed enormously for the consistent improvement of products and process
Worked in close collaboration with the chairperson of the Department.
Extensive knowledge of food ingredients, chemical composition, recipes, GMPs and QA activities
Well versed with HACCP and health and safety regulation
Ability to formulate and promote grain-based ingredients and foods
Ability to use computer, windows OS, and MS office software
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
FOOD SCIENTIST
PUNJAB AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
NOVEMBER 1994-FEB 2021
Teaching and research related to the field of Food Science.Taught courses like Processing of grains, fruit and vegetables, food safety, marketing of food products, new product development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepared, maintained, and improved product formulations especially of products, specification and Food Safety Protocols.
Tested and modified ingredients, product samples and food processing techniques
Prepared and maintained project status reports, ingredient statements and QA records
Carrying out the food safety Audits in Food Industry Business Incubation centre and taking the corrective action where ever required.
Used and maintained all QA and food safety l records and equipment.
Obtained and maintained information about the latest food safety systems and regulations.
NESTLE INDIA LTD
QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER
FEB 1992-OCTOBER 1994
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create quality measurements to track the improvement in products
Execute quality improvement testing activities
Follow the quality assurance standards and company processes
Adhere to industry quality and safety standard
Ensure products meet customer satisfaction and demand
Create reports documenting errors and issues fixing
Work closely with the developmental team to improve the existing products
Maintain standards for reliability and performance of production
PEPSI INC
M.Sc. Practicum
Follow the safety protocols of the company
Monitored the use of additives
Testing and examining the samples
Writing the reports
Liaising with the marketing staff
Ensuring that strict hygiene and food safety standard are met
Assistant Manager Wendy’s 2006 - 2007
Worked at Wendy’s as an Assistant Manager
Ensuring Food safety at all times
Ensuring the customer satisfaction
Dealing with the cash deposits during and after the shift
Monitoring and ensuring the availability of enough inventory in the store.
Ensuring the implementation of rules of servsafe.
EDUCATION:
Ph. D in food Science and Technology