Carolina Velloso Prado

Science Communication Specialist @ Ajinomoto do Brasil

About

I hold a degree in Food Science from USP and am currently pursuing an MBA in Communication and Marketing. I work as a Scientific Communication Specialist at Ajinomoto do Brasil, where I lead technical training sessions and coordinate the organization of articles and events. I have experience in market research and marketing, focusing on the food sector in South America. I have advanced English skills and intermediate proficiency in Spanish.

Country

Brazil

City

São Paulo

Industry

Public Relations & Communications

Skill

Planejamento de eventos, Treinamento de funcionários, Comunicação, Marketing de mídias sociais, Microsoft Office, Objetividade e planejamento, Microsoft Excel, Industria de alimentos, Inglês, Publicações, Treinamento, Objetividade, Pesquisa e desenvolvimento, Controle de qualidade, Formulação, Pesquisa, Marketing, Gestão, Planejamento, Alimentos e bebidas

Experience

Science Communication Specialist

Ajinomoto do Brasil

2023-7 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

São Paulo, Brasil

Conduct technical training for internal and external collaborators on topics such as Umami, Glutamate, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Amino Acids, and Sweeteners; organize scientific articles; coordinate scientific committee groups; manage contracts, payments to suppliers, and area budgets; interface with other departments to review and improve media materials and organize events.

Marketing Analyst

River Global

2022-6 - 2023-6 · 1 yr 1 mo

São Paulo, Brasil

Market research targeted at South American countries with a focus on the dairy sector, retail, and food and beverage trends for an international client (USDEC – U.S. Dairy Export Council); organization of promotional events (trade shows) for U.S. dairy products in Brazil and Colombia; updating, organizing, and translating technical materials on dairy ingredients; obtaining quotes and negotiating with suppliers; developing event reports; meetings to prospect for potential importers and generate leads.

Marketing Intern

River Global

2021-8 - 2022-6 · 11 mos

São Paulo, Brasil

Market research targeted at South American countries with a focus on the dairy sector, retail, and food and beverage trends for an international client (USDEC – U.S. Dairy Export Council); organization of events to promote U.S. dairy products in Brazil (webinars and trade shows) and meetings to prospect for potential importers.