Neelay Patel Email & Phone Number

Surat, Gujarat, India

In 2022, I launched a women's clothing brand, managing design, value addition, negotiations with payment and shipping partners, and communication with fabric manufacturers. I also oversaw a team of 8 employees and collaborated with website development and marketing agencies. My skills include business relationship management, customer service operations, B2C e-commerce, fashion, and business strategy.

Surat, Gujarat, India

My extensive textile industry experience and expertise in digital printing technology enable me to lead our team in delivering quality products and excellent customer service. My strategic leadership and problem-solving skills have streamlined our processes, increased efficiency, reduced costs, and identified new opportunities for growth and innovation. I prioritize collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement to create a positive work environment, uphold our core values, and achieve continued success.

Surat, Gujarat, India

-Worked in the R&D dept to develop new products for 'SoulTatva' brand line-Developed new flavour incorporation and coating methods -Operated roasting, flavour coating, and packaging equipment-Managed seasoning and flavour sourcing-Assisted with SoulTatva's marketing and sales operations

Sainte-Anne-De-Bellevue, Quebec, Canada

- Promoted academic excellence, addressed student needs, and encouraged involvement among residents supporting the missions of the McGill Student Housing and Hospitality Services- Worked with other RA's and the Residence Life Manager to execute creative programs, fostering student development politically, socially, and culturally- Maintained student safety on campus by ensuring Residence Hall rules are followed

Montreal, Canada Area

• Acted as a liaison amongst Food Science staff, students, and association• Organized several events including Food venture, Holiday party, FSA general open meeting• Worked with other team members to organize the Food Industry round table event and McGill’s participation in the annual College Bowl• Managed the Food Science Association’s Facebook page

Montreal, Canada Area

• Worked along with two colleagues for the Food Product Development class to develop a product starting from ideation to presenting the final product to the judging committee • Developed 10 prototypes of ‘vegetable flour croissants’• Performed optimization using the SAS analysis to obtain 2 final product formulations• ‘Voissant’, our vegetable flour croissants got selected by the committee to participate in the IFTSA & MARS annual product development competition in Chicago• Currently working on developing several prototypes of vegetable flour savory scones that are postbiotic

Kitchener, Canada Area

- Operated complex food processing equipment including set-up, adjustment, cleaning, and sanitation while integrating Food Safety concepts and Good Manufacturing Practices in operational conditions.- Evaluated manufacturing elements such as line efficiency, productivity, yield, and cost. - Generated basic process flow diagrams based on food processing operations in the Pilot Plant.- Developed a HACCP Plan for a product designed and produced as part of the course, including written documentation.- Conducted cleaning and sanitation procedures (e.g. CIP, COP, environmental) in the Pilot Plant including assessing their effectiveness.- Evaluated the importance and interactions among the following concepts: lean manufacturing, statistical process control, quality, traceability, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement in a successful manufacturing business.- Developed a formula for our beverage 'Natsu' in the R&D lab and generated the scale-up process from lab to Pilot Plant and successfully produced 42 cases (252 bottles) of 'Natsu'.

Montreal, Canada Area

Assisted a graduate student to build, maintain, study, and research a hydroponics system.

Greater New York City Area

-Administered Apny apparel’s participation in various clothing and apparel trade shows in the USA-Introduced and publicized Apny apparel to the boutiques in Winnipeg and Toronto-Designed and created the company’s website, and actively promoting the company on various social media platforms

Winnipeg, Canada Area

Worked on an organic vegetable garden over the summer.Tasks included: weeding, harvesting, seeding, watering, pruning, packing, delivering

Winnipeg, Canada Area

Door to door, direct marketing.Convinced people to donate/sponsor kids in developing nations on a subscription basis.

Bachelor'S Degree, Food Science

Activities and Societies: McGill Food Science Association

Agribusiness And Management, 2 Years Completed