Esther N. Arthur
Lenexa
Summary
A Sensory Science student passionate about improving overall consumer sensory experience. Adaptable and driven, with strong work ethics and the ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Sensory and Consumer Research Center - Kansas State University
Olathe
08.2024 - Current
- Assist in planning and executing consumer tests.
- Collaborate with team members to design and review questionnaires for data collection.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret results from consumer studies using XLSTAT
- Provide detailed feedback and recommendations on consumer testing through written reports
- Moderate consumer testing sessions
Sensory Panelist
Sensory Evaluation Laboratory- University of Ghana
Accra
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Over 150hrs of training and actual product evaluation on a modified quantitative descriptive analysis panel.
- Developed lexicons to describe food products.
- Developed sensory profiles for a wide range of food products for various modalities.
- Participated in discrimination and time intensity tests.
Research assistant; O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair in Food Science and Technology
Office of Research Innovation and Development - University of Ghana
Accra
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Plan and conduct experiments with teammates.
- Compile data in reports and other relevant documents for research purposes.
- Participate in workshops and seminars, and report proceedings.
Milks Department Intern
Nestle Ghana Limited
Tema
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Identified root causes of water leakages at the Milks plant and suggested corrective actions.
- Participated in routine sensory evaluation tests.
- Participated in daily operational review meetings.
- Assisted the Performance Assessment team with in-line engagement with operators.
Education
M.S. - Nutrition, Dietetics and Sensory Science
Kansas State University
Olathe, KS12-2026
B.S. - Food Process Engineering
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana09.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- XLSTAT
- SAS
- Compusense
- Good communication skills
- Consumer testing
- Self-directed and motivated
- Deadline driven
- Team spirit
- Organized
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Sensory and Consumer Research Center - Kansas State University
08.2024 - Current
Sensory Panelist
Sensory Evaluation Laboratory- University of Ghana
12.2023 - 07.2024
Research assistant; O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair in Food Science and Technology
Office of Research Innovation and Development - University of Ghana
11.2022 - 07.2024
Milks Department Intern
Nestle Ghana Limited
08.2021 - 09.2021
M.S. - Nutrition, Dietetics and Sensory Science
Kansas State University
B.S. - Food Process Engineering
University of Ghana
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