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Nowra, New South Wales, Australia

Completing a Master's of Industrial Research in partnership with UNSW and Manildra/Shoalhaven Starches. Aiming to analyse and model current sanitation practices within starch processing plant and their effect on the microbiology and evaluate improvements or alternatives. Also to identify biological or chemical markers as indicators of microbial levels to.

Rosehill, Sydney

• Facilitated the growth of a key multi-year project in the Product & Systems department through its Concept Feasibility and Development stages.
• Spearheaded rigorous testing programs including the development of novel methods for validation of product designs and properties. I enjoy a hands-on approach to solving problems where possible.
• Employed the principles of Hardie Agility to facilitate ideation processes, rapid prototyping and product improvement studies. Made extensive use of 3D modelling and printing technology.
• Engaged with industry and trade professionals to ensure up-to-date practice and facilitate construction of testing apparatus and scale models.
• Researched and commissioned new testing equipment, sourced materials and chemicals and parsed Australian and International testing and construction standards to ensure conformity of the project.
• Successfully onboarded one intern and one contractor during my tenure.

Banksmeadow, Sydney

• The Membranes & Coatings division of Era Polymers is its fastest growing market with products being formulated and manufactured for some of Australia and the world's largest construction, mining and engineering.
• Delivered high-quality membrane, coating and adhesive products through the entire life-cycle of development up to manufacturing to meet client specifications.
• Conducted extensive research of current scientific and industry literature in order to meet the demands of a fast-paced development cycle.
• Engaged with stakeholders to assess their requirements for products and present ongoing trials aiming to ensure exceptional communication and customer satisfaction.
• Actively collaborated with a small tight-knit team as well as the broader staff on projects and fostered better peer-to-peer interactions with the introduction of lunchtime activities.

Banksmeadow, Sydney

• Employed an extensive range of physical and spectrographic analytical techniques for the evaluation of material properties and identification of faults in customer samples.
• Increased lab work flow by as much as 50% resulting in faster reporting of data to both customers and co-workers.
• Applied NATA standards for testing methods ensuring the integrity of results.

Tutored a number of students in Mathematics in years 11 and 12 in preparation for their HSC exams resulting in higher result bands being achieved. This was a satisfying role leading to better one-on-one communication and teaching skills

Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng), Industrial Chemistry, Honours (1St Class)

Activities and Societies: Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Society (CEUS), UNSW French Society Industrial Chemistry President of CEUS.

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● Cadets (2007-2012) Company Sergeant Major for Charlie Company 2012 ● Swim team 2007-2011 ● Volleyball team captain 2012 ● Lynne.