Pooja TT
Pune
Summary
Experienced Food Technologist with a strong background in food production, quality control, and food safety. Over 5 years of experience in developing new food products, raw material procurement, vendor management, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Proficient in conducting sensory evaluations, and implementing HACCP and ISO standards. Committed to delivering high-quality, safe, and nutritious food products that meet consumer expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Zomato- Hyperpure
Pune
07.2024 - Current
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and customers.
- Provide continuous technical support and a consultative sales approach to customers.
- Identify and pursue new market segments and business opportunities.
- Stay updated on industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activities.
- Develop and deliver proposals, presentations, and sales bids to prospective customers.
- Coordinate with supply chain and finance teams to ensure timely delivery and proper storage of products.
Senior Executive - Production & QC
Gulabs
Chennai
05.2019 - 04.2024
- Raw material procurement and evaluation according to standards.
- Plan and execute the day-to-day production in line with the order criticality.
- Deciding on the packing material, evaluating the properties, and quality checks during supplies.
- Ensuring the products dispatched from the factory reach the end user intact.
- Implemented and monitored HACCP and ISO standards to ensure food safety and quality.
- Conducted regular audits and inspections of production facilities to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Performed sensory analysis to evaluate the taste, texture, and appearance of food products.
- Conducting training and development activities for employees.
- Scheduling and executing pest control activities for the factory.
- I have been a part of the new product development team, as well as inventory management.
Intern
Cavinkare Research Private Ltd
Chennai
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Worked under the snacks division for two months.
- Conducted a study on the effect of oil blends in continuous frying.
- Tried combinations of different oil blends and ratio, evaluated the sensory properties and concluded the study for the pilot scale production
Education
Master of Science - Food Technology & Management
MOP Vaishnav College For Women
Chennai04-2019
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Hindustan College Of Arts & Science
Chennai04-2017
Skills
- Food safety
- Raw material procurement and evaluation
- Production management
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Vendor management
- Sensory evaluation
- Food packaging
- Last-mile operations
Certifications & Achievements
- Fostac certified - Basic manufacturing
- Fostac certified - Advanced manufacturing
- Workshop on FSSAI Food Analyst
- Certification on vermicomposting
- Certification on Online Marketing Fundamentals
- Certification on Social Media Marketing
- President of Rotaract club (2012-2013)
- Rajyapuraskar awardee - Bharat Scouts & Guides
- Active student council member in college
Personal Information
- Passport Number: X4302039
- Father's Name: Thothathri T
- Date of Birth: 24/06/1996
Languages
Tamil, English, Hindi (Read, Write & Speak)
Timeline
Sales Manager
Zomato- Hyperpure
07.2024 - Current
Senior Executive - Production & QC
Gulabs
05.2019 - 04.2024
Intern
Cavinkare Research Private Ltd
05.2018 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Food Technology & Management
MOP Vaishnav College For Women
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Hindustan College Of Arts & Science
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