Hannah Naismith Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Australia

I am accountable for the delivery and execution of all non-executive functions of the company. My responsibilities have included:NPD and R&D• Effectively planned, prioritised, and managed a significant task load and deadlines for multiple product development projects simultaneously• Sourced and managed contract manufacturers and ingredient suppliers• Developed compliant food labels, including nutrient and health claims• Spearheaded market insight research through conversations with customers and lookalike audiences to inform new messaging and product ideas• Led discussions with university researchers on Queen Garnet's anthocyanin propertiesQA and Food Safety• Organised and maintained food safety programs in HACCP, HARPS, BRC Agents and Brokers, Fair Farms, and Australian Certified Organic standards• Resolved technical product issues using root cause analysis • Developed and executed product and shelf-life testing planMarketing and Sales• Worked with export partners and distributors to ensure they have the necessary tools for export documentation, food safety accreditation and marketing assets• Coordinated all marketing activities: create compliant food labels and packaging, manage Queen Garnet social media accounts and ads, develop and issue weekly email newsletters, design Point of Sale material, and manage customer subscriptions• Provided services to customers (email, website, phone calls, order fulfilment)Achievements:• Singlehandedly formulated three new products from 1.5 tonnes of unused plum powder in the first 6 months• Received highest possible rating (AA) for the BRC Agents and Brokers standard• Resolved technical issues to ensure products are consistently compliant • Obtained a 15x increase in reach through Instagram reel campaign• Eliminated outsourced marketing expenditure ($150k+) by taking on all marketing responsibilities• Featured in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald newspapers for my work in the food industry

Brisbane, Australia

• Sold natural products and handled the transactions• Fulfilled closing procedure: restocking, cleaning duties, closing and counting cash register, handling money, settling EFTPOS machine, preparing bank deposit• Worked calmly in a fast-paced environment predominantly as the only staff onboard during the shift• Attended workshops about aromatherapy, skin, nutrition, and other aspects relating to the natural products

Amman Governorate, Jordan

• Analysed the properties of native plant extracts• Performed enzyme inhibition, antioxidant assays, purification, DNA extraction, and phytochemical analysis/screening to test for flavonoid and phenol content• Learned what happens behind the scenes of natural product development

Brisbane, Australia

Investigated the biochemical characterisation of P450cin mutants.

Brisbane, Australia

Studied the role of bitter taste receptors in the human immune system.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Nutrition And Food Science, 6.7/7

Activities and Societies: Researcher, Student Leader, Science Mentor, Science Ambassador, Netball Team• Received 3 credits from high.

International Baccalaureate Diploma, 39/42

Activities and Societies: Founder and Captain of Netball Team, Secretariat of the Water for Life club (Aqua Initiative Charity), Eco.