Terry Atkinson Email & Phone Number

I have had an extensive career, primarily in the food industry, but in others as well, in roles ranging from product and process development, through technical and general and corporate management in small private companies through to large multinationals. From primary product processing through extensive experience in FMCG. My particular forte is the ability to bring knowledge and experience covering a wide spectrum of technologies, disciplines, trades and levels of management, to arrive at the best solution to problems and opportunities. Looking outside the square has been a lifelong specialty.Successful ProjectsNew Zealand:Radically new techniques developed and established in:Accelerated freeze-drying of foodsMeat processing-raw and cookedJuice extraction, processing.Canned foodsBlast freezer designContinuous food processing Aseptic processing and packingDry mix blending and conveyingCoffee conveying and processingBaked goods shelf-life extensionBakery product processingUltra-rapid, low cost Microbiological conversion organic waste to FertiliserChina:Design and establishment of early childhood centreProbiotic fruit juice productsMilk powder to Cheese powder processFeasibility study, water-weed conversion to fertiliser (for Albania)Other experience in Banking (Business analyst), Managing Importing and distribution company, technical writing.A constant theme throughout has been the identification of opportunities to improve existing processes, to identify where new technologies could be either brought in or developed to provide success. I have an extensive knowledge and understanding of science and engineering and cost/benefit financial analyses. Project Managing to implement new manufacturing and management structure is also a specialty.I am interested in any task on a part-time of fixed-term where my extensive skill-set and experience can be applied to assist with any appropriate business development projects.

• Consultant, Food Technology, Biotechnology

  Self-Employed

  May 1991 - Present - Melbourne