Yvonne Christopher Nandi
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Detail-oriented and ambitious Chemical and Process Engineering graduate with hands-on industrial experience from organizations like Tanzania Bureau of Standards, Coca-Cola Kwanza, and Insignia Limited. Proven track record in quality control, chemical analysis, and production monitoring in high-stakes environments. Demonstrated leadership through successful independent projects in cosmetics and paint manufacturing focusing on safety, efficiency, and innovation. Proficient in technical tools like AutoCAD, MATLAB, and lab testing procedures. Strong soft skills in communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Enthusiastic about continuous learning and dedicated to enhancing process improvement and product quality in the manufacturing sector.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainee (Chemistry Laboratory Department)
Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked in three different laboratories within the Chemistry Laboratory Department; General Chemistry Laboratory, Wet Laboratory and Fuel Chemistry Laboratory.
- In General Chemistry Lab; using TBS standards guides, quality tested and analyzed over 20 products per week including soaps, cosmetics, fertilizers, detergents, salts to check for compliance and maintain high-quality standards.
- In Fuel Chemistry Lab; measured and tested fuel products such as petrol, diesel, jet oil, lubricants coming from different countries and manufacturers, performed distillation, viscosity, density tests to check for impurities.
- Main deliverable: Conducted a personal project named “Assessment of heavy metals in body lotions and creams” aimed at educating local manufacturers of cosmetics about the importance of getting their products tested for the safety of consumers. Recommended to TBS about the need for public outreach and guidance.
Trainee (Production, R&D Department)
Insignia Limited
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked in the Research and Development department and equipped myself with the whole process of paint making. This included testing over 20 raw materials per week such as binders, additives, extenders and pigments.
- In Emulsion and Enamel paint sections of production department, assisted to monitor the production of over 3000 liters of paint per day and oversaw day-workers by making sure there is a proper handling, measuring and dosing of raw materials.
- In Quality Control Lab, helped to ensure that every batch of paint manufactured met all the requirements set forth by the standard samples in terms of density, specific gravity, shade, opacity and gloss through proper tests and procedures.
- Main deliverable: Conducted a personal project named “Optimization of cycle time in paste making” aimed at improving general efficiency and reducing delays in production of paints. From the project’s experiments, concluded and recommended that the use of smaller Zirconium beads and a good number of basket mills would improve efficiency by more than 80%.
Trainee (Manufacturing Department)
Coca Cola Kwanza Limited
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted in monitoring the mixing process of concentrates used in soda, water and juice production as guided by the master mixing instructions sheet.
- In Quality Control Lab, monitored the production lines every 30 minutes, tested soda and juice syrup for sugar content and reported the results in our internal software system.
- In a water treatment facility, advised quality assurance technicians to replace a faulty machine after identifying several errors with it, a situation that improved our quality control.
- Took a leadership role, explained and supervised the new members to our team including regular guests about our process and procedures in soda, juice and water production.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical and Process Engineering
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam10-2024
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (A-Level) -
Cornerstone Leadership Academy
Arusha, Tanzania06-2020
Certificate of Secondary Education (O-Level) -
Loyola High School
Dar Es Salaam11-2017
Skills
- Computer skills: AutoCAD, MATLAB, Scilab, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Other skills: Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Debate, Driving
Certification
Oil and Gas Custody Transfer, March 2023
Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology
Successfully completed a professional short course covering custody transfer principles in the oil and gas industry, including a field visit to the port to observe operational practices
Hobbies and Interests
Hobbies: Music, Volunteering, Health, Learning new skills
Awards
Awards: Best debate speaker, Natural leadership
Timeline
Trainee (Chemistry Laboratory Department)
Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)
07.2023 - 09.2023
Trainee (Production, R&D Department)
Insignia Limited
07.2022 - 09.2022
Trainee (Manufacturing Department)
Coca Cola Kwanza Limited
07.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemical and Process Engineering
University of Dar Es Salaam
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (A-Level) -
Cornerstone Leadership Academy
Certificate of Secondary Education (O-Level) -
Loyola High School
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