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Victor Savage

Auckland Central

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for food technology. Proven track record at Nutrition From Water, where I developed media to significantly enhance microalgae growth rates and translated scientific insights into actionable plans.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Research & Development Assistant

Nutrition From Water
12.2023 - Current
  • Developed and produced novel media to double the growth rates of heterotrophic microalgae cultures.
  • Conducted literature reviews and simplified complex topics into easily accessible language.
  • Assisted in creating research and development plans to prepare products for market.

Laboratory Technician

Fonterra
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing via weighing and physical homogenisation.
  • Cleaned and sterilised tools and equipment to maximise the purity of samples
  • Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.

Personal Trainer

Self Employed
11.2020 - 09.2022
  • Designed specific workout systems for over 30 individual clients based on performance ability, including exercise modifications for participants with injuries.
  • Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions.

Lifeguard

Timaru District Council
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer distressed individuals support.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ
12-2024

Certificate in Personal Training (Level 5) -

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ
01.2021

Honorary Graduate, Rotary Youth Exchange -

Instituto Sagrado Corazón
San Bernardo, Chile
11.2019

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Opihi College
Temuka
01-2018

Skills

  • Culture Maintenance
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Media Formulation
  • Familiarity with SOPs

Timeline

Research & Development Assistant

Nutrition From Water
12.2023 - Current

Laboratory Technician

Fonterra
11.2022 - 02.2023

Personal Trainer

Self Employed
11.2020 - 09.2022

Lifeguard

Timaru District Council
10.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology & Molecular Genetics

Auckland University of Technology

Certificate in Personal Training (Level 5) -

Auckland University of Technology

Honorary Graduate, Rotary Youth Exchange -

Instituto Sagrado Corazón

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Opihi College
Victor Savage