Olivia Debartolo Email & Phone Number

Grimsby, Ontario, Canada

Ontario, Canada

• Monitored beer samples by sterile sampling and plating to observe microbial growth and utilized qPCR to assess for microbiological contamination
• Led and took part in sensory panels on beer samples to collect data on the sensory profiles of the product and determine if the beer was meeting internal quality specifications
• Developed a wild-yeast selection project by collecting fruit and air samples and enriching them for fermentable microbes to be used in wild and mixed fermented beers
• Observed data trends to ensure products met quality requirements and decided how to proceed in production when product defects were identified, including placing holds on products

Beamsville, Ontario, Canada

• In this position, I worked interdepartmentally in the quality lab and the brewery cellar.
• Performed daily chemical analysis on in-process and finished beer and seltzer samples, including pH, gravity, carbon dioxide, bitterness units, titratable acidity, and colour measurements
• Followed CIP procedures to prepare tanks for fermentation and minimize production downtime
• Excecuted the internal calibration, routine cleaning/maintenance, andtroubleshooting on critical lab equipment, including density, ATP and carbon dioxide meters, pressure filling devices and pH probes

Beamsville, Ontario, Canada

Beamsville, Ontario, Canada

• Attentively examined fruit to determine its quality and complete packaging in an expedited manner
• Sorted apples based on size, ripeness, and grade to ensure only apples of the highest quality would be packaged into the appropriate containers
• Entered packaging and invoice data into a farm management software to keep records up to date and allow for product traceability
• Counted, labelled, and stored packaged apples to create an inventory and meet order deadlines
• Performed quality assurance by weighing packages and ensuring they met expected standards
• Followed Canada Good Agricultural Practices by maintaining effective food safety procedures

St. Catharines

• General Brock is a student-run and operated non-profit organization. This store provides a safe and inclusive environment for the Brock community to gather and socialize. In this position, I efficiently processed.
• Provided excellent customer service by demonstrating extensive knowledge of merchandise
• Communicated positively with customers to develop a loyal client base that frequents the store
• Adhered to health and safety standards when making food, drinks and cleaning dishes to keep the work area clean and sanitary

St. Catharines, Canada

In agricultural research, there is a desire to develop new ways to improve crop growth in a sustainable manner. Metarhizium is a genus of entomopathogenic fungi that have been found to promote plant growth and control insect populations. Therefore, Metarhizium species have the potential to be applied as biocontrol agents as well as a natural fertilizer. I.

St. Catharines, Ontario

• The residence life staff at Brock University plays an important role in helping students transition to university life. As the Residence Don of Academics at Quarry View residence, I was responsible for providing.
• Facilitated meetings and mediations with residents to resolve conflicts and set goals for the future
• Planned and implemented educational programs for students to foster a learning environment
• Provided frequent guidance for residence students regarding effective study techniques, learning strategies and campus resources for a successful transition to university
• Collaborated with a team of nine to organize residence-wide academic workshops for student development

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Biomedical Sciences, Honours

Activities and Societies: Completed a thesis on fungal-plant relationships in Dr. Bidochka's lab, Presenter at 34th Annual Great Lakes.

Postgraduate Certificate, Regulatory Affairs In Science