TIONY MERCY CHEPKOSGEI
Summary
- A self-motivated, talented technologist with exceptional knowledge in developing principles to assist in research and development in order to invent and improve products and processes. I am a hardworking young person ready to learn, work under minimum supervision and derives satisfaction from a well-executed job.
- To make use of my interpersonal skills to achieve goals of a company that focuses on customer satisfaction and customer experience.
- Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills while making a significant contribution to the success of the organization.
- Explore new areas of work in a dynamically stable organization.
- To achieve career growth and satisfaction through continuous learning process, and keep myself visionary and competitive.
Responsible Quality Control Officer with a knack for developing effective quality control procedures. Great problem-solving, decision-making and communication skills. Exceptionally talented in keeping accurate records and carrying out statistical analysis.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
QUALITY CONTROL
Kiambaa Dairies and Farmers’ Cooperative
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Ensure that there is compliance with food safety regulations by ensuring that there is proper hygiene conditions including proper allergen control
- Ensure that CIP and COP of tanks, receiving and dispatch pipes, and machines are done efficiently
- Dead spots to be checked immediately after cleaning
- Maintain aspects of Quality Control: GMPS, CCP and HACCPS to ensure quality and safety of work in process and finished goods to ensure exceptional feedback from clients
- Coordinating and giving support to audit activities conducted by external auditors and evaluate audit finding and come up with appropriate corrective actions
- Collect, compile and do the analysis of data to identify gaps in the Quality system
- Carry out all laboratory tests to all incoming goods to ascertain their quality for various products
- Record keeping and record tracking.
LAB ANALYST
Partners in Food Solutions
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Perform physical and organoleptic tests on all incoming raw materials and finished products
- Perform chemical tests on all raw materials to determine their suitability for the market or for product processing (Resazurin tests, butter fat tests, acidity tests, antibiotics tests etc.)
- Check the keeping qualities of both raw incoming goods and high value finished products
- Collection, dispatch and follow-up on lab samples collected for external analysis
- Prepare standard chemical solutions to be used for lab purposes
- Asses the shelf life and market stability of the final products
- Conduct root cause analysis of any non-conformance related to quality and food safety concerns
- Filling daily reports
- Evaluation of new supplier samples for approval or rejection
- Implementing all the SOPs.
FOOD TECHNOLOGIST
SUNVEAT FOODS LIMITED
- 02.2021
- Timely and accurate measurements of raw materials and additives to ensure quality mixing and quality products at the end
- Proper segregation of rejected materials to prevent unintended mixing
- Recording each batch number as they exit the production section Recording wet and dry weight of the products (biscuits and wafers) to ensure proper packaging
- Abiding to ISO 22000 to ensure production of safe products
- Check for organoleptic tests (appearance, color, bite, taste and flavor) Identify and report all quality and food safety issues during daily operations.
Education
Undergraduate studies in Food Science and Technology (First Class Honors) -
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Computer applications - undefined
Intercon Technical Training Institute
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education A- (77 points) - undefined
St. Joseph’s Girls High School-Kitale
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (377 out of 500 marks) - undefined
Legacy Schools
Undergraduate studies in Food Science and Technology (First Class Honors) - undefined
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Computer applications - undefined
Intercon Technical Training Institute
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education A- (77 points) - undefined
St. Joseph’s Girls High School-Kitale
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (377 out of 500 marks) - undefined
Legacy Schools
Skills
Accomplishments
- Team lead for the HACCP certification process at Kiambaa dairies
- Top best student in class both in secondary and University
- Participation in various charity events
Short Term Experience And Trainings
- November-December 2020: Industrial attachment at Sunveat Foods limited Trained in the quality department and packaging section.
- August 2019: worked as an enumerator in the 2019 Kenya population and household Census under Kenya Bureau of Statistics
- May-July 2018: Internal attachment at JKUAT food processing workshops and Nissin Foods Limited (Based on noodle production)
- August 2017: Worked as a clerk in the 2017 General elections as a clerk under the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
Professional Competencies
- Attention to details to promote food safety and quality
- Business acumen with financial literacy and strategic thinking
- Policy implementation and evaluation
- Knowledge in laboratory information management
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Knowledge of QMS, ISO 9000: 2008, ISO 22000 and HACCP
- Knowledge of minimizing waste and promoting maximum production
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Good communication skills
Personal Interests And Skills
- Quality management and supervision
- Researching and problem solving
- Team working
I D
34367478
D O B
04/14/97
Attributes
- Time management
- Honest and reliable
- Diligent and organized
- Flexible
References
- Mr. Willy Too, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Razco Industries, P.O. Box 8173-01000, +254711663419
- Dr. Irene Orina, Senior Lecturer, JKUAT, Department of Food Science and Technology, P.O.Box 62000-0200, 0726719358
- Caleb Njuma, Assistant Production Manager, Bahati Dairies, 0720000468
Timeline
QUALITY CONTROL
Kiambaa Dairies and Farmers’ Cooperative
04.2023 - 02.2024
LAB ANALYST
Partners in Food Solutions
04.2022 - 04.2023
FOOD TECHNOLOGIST
SUNVEAT FOODS LIMITED
- 02.2021
Undergraduate studies in Food Science and Technology (First Class Honors) -
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Computer applications - undefined
Intercon Technical Training Institute
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education A- (77 points) - undefined
St. Joseph’s Girls High School-Kitale
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (377 out of 500 marks) - undefined
Legacy Schools
Undergraduate studies in Food Science and Technology (First Class Honors) - undefined
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Computer applications - undefined
Intercon Technical Training Institute
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education A- (77 points) - undefined
St. Joseph’s Girls High School-Kitale
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (377 out of 500 marks) - undefined
Legacy Schools
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