Tshifhiwa Masindi
LEVUBU
Summary
Organized and dependable research & product development technologist successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Highly skilled with knowledge, experience and creativity for product research, development and applications.
Overview
1
1
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
R&D intern
McCormick & Company South Africa
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Actively contributed to company's market growth and business continuity through compounding and application of seasonings f on different food products such as Potato chips, Naks, Doritos, Chicken, patties, different nuts, Cornflakes, dried fruits, and baked products.
- Participated in seasoning development competition for EMIA region and developed seasoning that was recognized to be best testing, most innovative, and most commercially viable.
- Trained and mentored Quality Department, providing guidance and direction on Seasoning Compounding procedures.
- Worked closely with PPI team to conduct researches through factory trials and running seasoning functionality tests which helped in development and implementation of procedures to verify compliance with seasoning stability.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, providing valuable input towards project planning and execution leading to business continuity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize R&D strategies and deliverables.
- Developed my professional growth by having sessions with different teams such as Commercial, Quality, Production, and PPI.
- Skillfully applied diverse expertise in my daily tasks, resulting in recognition as Creative Genius.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities such as visiting local schools providing them with essential products.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Maths and Science Tutor
St Joseph's Community Center.
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered and evaluated math assessments to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to cultivate solid support system for academic goal achievement.
- Improved students'' understanding of complex math and science concepts by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities.
- Assisted students in achieving higher grades by providing personalized tutoring sessions tailored to individual learning styles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Sciences And Technology
University of Venda
Limpopo, Thohoyandou, 0950 02.2018 - 11.2024
Grade 12 - Mathematics And Science
Nndamuleleni Secondary School
Limpopo 01.2012 - 05.2017
Skills
Time Management
undefinedCertification
Eskom science expor, 09/2016
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Tshilidzini hospital
- Date of Birth: 11/14/98
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: African
References
- Product Development manager: Stephanie Bosman @ stephanie_bosman@mccormick.co.za/ 060 717 0963
- Senior Product development technologist: Lizelle Thavier @ Lizelle_chetty@mccormick.co.za/ 063 692 1084
- Ndivhuwo Matodzi, university of venda, food science lab technician, Thohoyandou, 071 154 6182
- Elelwani, st josephs commuity center, tsianda, 0726458134
Extracurricular Activities
11/2023 - present , Founder and Preident of eggcelent poulty farm with 5 members and 3 employees
02/2022 - 12/2022, Tutor, st joseph's community center, Tsianda, Voluntary tutor for needy children
10/2021, Present, Piggery and bunnies farming, self employed, Tsianda
02/2020 - 01/2020, Pizza business, self employed, Tsianda
09/2018 - 12/2018, Tennis, University f venda, Thohoyandou
Timeline
R&D intern
McCormick & Company South Africa
03.2023 - 02.2024
Maths and Science Tutor
St Joseph's Community Center.
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Food Sciences And Technology
University of Venda
02.2018 - 11.2024
Grade 12 - Mathematics And Science
Nndamuleleni Secondary School
01.2012 - 05.2017
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