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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Responsible for the continuous improvement and roll out of the IWS way of working to the Blending and Canning facility. Also responsible for the coordination of problem solving, plant automation support and reliable plant project delivery.

As part of the Future Leaders graduate programme, I completed rotations throughout the business to gain a more thorough understanding of the company as a whole.- Milk Supply- Sustainability- Manufacturing & Operations- Quality- Dairyworks- Plant & Process

Selected to be a Team NZ member for the IFAMA conference and case study competition.

Kapiti Coast

I completed a summer internship at the Fonterra Brands' Te Roto site on the Kapiti Coast where I was based with the quality team. During this time I conducted system validations, trending analysis and updated standard operating procedures. I also spent some time working with the engineering team on optimising CIP processes.

Palmerston North

I have completed two summer internships with FRDC in Palmerston North. In my first summer, I was working on gaining MUI Halal certification, where my responsibilities included updating standard operating procedures, coordinating with customers and suppliers, and creating a Halal Assurance Manual. I also continued working on this project part-time during my.

Lower Hutt

Postgraduate Study, Environmental Management

Bachelor Of Food Technology With Honours, Food Process Engineering, First Class Honours, Massey Scholar

Activities and Societies: Techensoc Committee (Technology and Engineering Society) member, Fourth Year Student Representative, Manawatu.

Dux (Top Scholar), Excellence Endorsed

Activities and Societies: Dux (Top Scholar) of the College, House Captain, Member of Senior Executive Council