Sample Food Science CV

Address: 27 Woodlands Park, Blarney, Co. Cork

Tel: 021 1457895 Mob: 087 2564987
E-mail: susanmurph@hotmail.com
Susan Murphy
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EDUCATION 2001 2005

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK
BSc (Food Science) Degree specialising in Food Chemistry

Results:
Expected Overall Result: 2H1
Results to Date: 3rd Year: 2H1, 2nd Year: 2H2, 1st Year: 2H1

Subjects:
Cereal Chemistry Dairy Chemistry
Beverage Technology Food Quality & Legislation

Projects:
Work Placement Report:
Completed a detailed report on 6-month placement at Glanbia Plc.,
outlining information on the company, my role and responsibilities.
This also involved making a presentation to lecturers and classmates.

Final Year Research Thesis:

Title:
The objective of this research project was X
This involved applying techniques such as X
Analysed results and interpreted the findings to conclude X

Laboratory Techniques:
Completed a module in Advanced Analytical Methods which
included practical experience of the principles and applications of the
following methods:
Texture Profile Analysis (TPA) Fluorimetry
Ion Exchange Chromatography Rheology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography Immunoassays

1995 2001
MOUNT MERCY COLLEGE, MODEL FARM ROAD, CORK.
Leaving Certificate: 490 points including A grade in Biology.

RELEVANT April September 2004

EMPLOYMENT GLANBIA PLC, GLANBIA HOUSE, KILKENNY
Development Technologist

Glanbia Plc is an international dairy, consumer foods and

nutritional products company with a strong presence in
consumer products in Ireland.
Carried out product costings and sensory analysis.
Reviewed new product packaging concepts.
Supervised production trials and sent samples to customers.
Ensured the smooth operation of the Development
Laboratory while the Senior Technologist was on holiday.
 June-September 2003
CORK COUNTY COUNCIL, COUNTY HALL, CORK
Student Technician
Obtained representative samples and undertook analysis of
drinking water and river water to determine if water was
suitable for human consumption.
Completed a range of tests including pH, Colour, Flouride,
Chlorine, Nitrate, Ammonia etc.
Inputted test results into the County Council database and
prepared charts of results.
Attended weekly progress team meeting.

OTHER WORK 2002 - 2003

EXPERIENCE OASIS, PATRICK STREET, CORK
Sales Assistant
Served customers and operated cash registers.
Dealt with customer queries and complaints.
Participated in regular stocktaking.

SKILLS Research & Analysis: Competent at interpreting data, analysing

problems and formulating solutions. Developed ability to
produce reports and presentations to a professional standard.

Organisational: Effective at managing time and prioritising

tasks. Adhered to tight deadlines during work placement.

Communication & Interpersonal: Strong team-working and

leadership skills. Extensive experience of liasing professionally
with colleagues at Glanbia as well as customers and suppliers.

Computer: Proficient user of all Microsoft Office packages, e-

mail and internet. Some experience of web design.

Language: Conversational French & Spanish.

ACHIEVEMENTS & INTERESTS

Member of UCC Food Science Society, the
Cowpunchers.
Involved in the organisation of the 2002 Cowpunchers
Ball with responsibility for marketing and sponsorship of
the event.
Achieved Grade 8 in violin and gave violin lessons up to
Grade 4 to students.

REFERENCES

Professor Anthony OSullivan, Department of Food Chemistry, Food Science & Technology
Building, University College Cork. Tel: (021) 437 5678

Mr. John Tynan, Senior Technologist, Glanbia Plc, Glanbia House, Kilkenny.
Tel: (056) 2658975