Elizabeth Ayuma
Quality Assurance/Control
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Dear Sir/Madam,
I am currently seeking opportunities in quality assurance/quality control roles and would appreciate your support in my job search. I have experience in audits, ISO/QMS compliance, and data integrity within agri-food and research environments.
I would be happy to share my CV and discuss suitable opportunities.
Kind regards,
Elizabeth Ayuma Okech
Ervaring
Student Researcher – Food Waste Reduction & Food Quality Living Lab (FORQLAB)
Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences | Netherlands / Kenya
Jun 2022 – Sep 2022
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Conducted food loss, waste, and quality audits across an agricultural supply chain involving 20+ smallholder farmers, ensuring accurate data collection and validation.
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Assessed post-harvest handling, storage, and logistics processes against defined quality and sustainability criteria.
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Identified non-conformities, inefficiencies, and quality risks; proposed corrective actions to improve product quality, consistency, and compliance.
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Supported ESG- and quality-aligned carbon reduction initiatives with a focus on process control and loss prevention.
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Designed and administered structured surveys and interviews, applying QA principles to ensure data reliability and traceability.
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Analysed quantitative and qualitative datasets using Excel and SPSS, producing audit-ready, decision-support reports.
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Collaborated with farmers, aggregators, researchers, and institutional partners to validate findings and ensure alignment with quality and compliance expectations.
Graduate Research Assistant
Maseno University | Kisumu, Kenya
Dec 2019 – Jul 2021
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Supported laboratory and field-based research projects in compliance with established quality protocols and safety standards.
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Executed sampling, testing, and data collection procedures in line with research SOPs, improving data accuracy and reproducibility.
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Performed routine checks, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory and field equipment to ensure measurement accuracy and compliance.
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Prepared technical, botanical, and environmental reports with clear documentation, version control, and quality review processes.
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Assisted in quality supervision of undergraduate research projects, ensuring adherence to approved methodologies and ethical standards.
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Facilitated laboratory demonstrations and field practicals, reinforcing good laboratory practices and quality awareness among 200+ students.
Research Trainee – Forestry Farm
Forestry Smallholder Producers Association of Kenya | Nairobi, Kenya
Mar 2018 – Dec 2018
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Supported monitoring and quality control of forestry and agroforestry projects to ensure compliance with sustainability and environmental guidelines.
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Collected, analysed, and verified forestry and environmental data to support accurate technical and compliance reporting.
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Contributed to stakeholder consultations, policy workshops, and documentation with a focus on quality assurance and accountability.
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Supported preparation of organisational reports aimed at improving operational quality and
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EDUCATION
MSc Agricultural Production Chain Management Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands | Sep 2021 – Sep 2022
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Focus: Quality-Oriented Supply Chains, Process Control, Value Chain Analysis, Food Systems, Business Process Improvement
BSc Botany & Zoology with Information Technology
Maseno University, Kenya | Sep 2013 – Dec 2017
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Focus: Plant Science, Environmental Biology, Research Methods, Data Analysis
