Alem El Kadiri
Washington
Summary
Food science graduate with strong academic and research experience in chemistry, microbiology, and sustainable agricultural systems. Co-author of two ACS-published studies on natural compounds with antiviral properties. Currently managing a 100-hectare olive farm in Morocco, leading sustainability projects focused on waste valorization. Passionate about using biotechnology to develop nature-based solutions for global public health challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Agro-industrial Manager
Comet
06.2024 - Current
- Cross-trained team of 25 employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized performance and yield by monitoring daily activities and prioritizing sustainability.
Product Development Competition
Ocean Spray Cranberries
01.2022 - 05.2022
- My team and I developed a smart snack for children aged K-12 in regard of Ocean Spray Cranberries.
- Focused on developing the recipe in accordance with the smart-snacking regulations set by the FDA.
Research Assistant
University of Maryland
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked on different research programs along with the United States Department of Agriculture.
- Conducted various experiments on numerous research such as “Soluble Free and Soluble Conjugated Phenolics in Tomato Seeds and Their Potential Beneficial Activities.”
- Part Time
Production Assistant
Les Miels du Maroc
06.2021 - 07.2021
- During my internship, I worked as a Food Scientist assistant supervising product safety and the bottling process of honey.
Production Assistant
Les Arômes du Maroc
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Throughout my experience with Les Arômes du Maroc, I learned the different processes for essential oil production. I also assisted the production managers in their daily tasks.
Production Assistant
Societe Laitière Chergui
04.2021 - 05.2021
- During my internship at Société Laitière Chergui, I had different duties such as:
- Assisting the food safety employees in maintaining the highest quality products.
- Working along the production managers throughout the whole production chain.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Food Science
University of Maryland
College Park08.2021
Biology
Washington College
Chestertown04.2020
Graduated with a degree in Science - Biology
Lycée Français International André Malraux
Rabat05.2018
Skills
- Food Science & Research: Proficient in food chemistry, food microbiology, and waste valorization techniques
Analytical Techniques: Hands-on experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), spectrophotometry, and sample extraction methods for phenolic compound analysis
Software Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, pivot tables), PowerPoint (scientific presentations), and Word (technical writing)
Research & Writing: Co-author of peer-reviewed scientific publications; experienced in literature review, data interpretation, and scientific communication
Leadership & Management: Team leadership experience managing 25 full-time workers on a 100-hectare olive farm; led R&D group for Ocean Spray competition
Languages: Fluent in Arabic, French and English
Personal Experience
- Former SGA Member
- Acknowledged as an Honor Student
- Dean’s list.
Accomplishments
Paper 1:
Co-authored a research article on the chemical composition of clove extracts and their potential to inhibit SARS-CoV spike protein binding to ACE2 receptors, published in the American Chemical Society journal.
Paper 2:
Contributed to a study investigating soluble free and conjugated phenolics in tomato seeds and their beneficial bioactivities, published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Scholarship:
Awarded the Food Science Department Scholarship for academic excellence in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement.
Dean’s List:
Consistently named to the Dean’s List for maintaining a high GPA throughout undergraduate studies.
Timeline
Agro-industrial Manager
Comet
06.2024 - Current
Product Development Competition
Ocean Spray Cranberries
01.2022 - 05.2022
Research Assistant
University of Maryland
09.2021 - 05.2022
Production Assistant
Les Miels du Maroc
06.2021 - 07.2021
Production Assistant
Les Arômes du Maroc
05.2021 - 06.2021
Production Assistant
Societe Laitière Chergui
04.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Food Science
University of Maryland
Biology
Washington College
Graduated with a degree in Science - Biology
Lycée Français International André Malraux
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