Yi Li Tan

Food Science Specialist & Registered Nutritionist

WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About

Food Science Specialist and Registered Nutritionist with a Master’s in Food Science and Technology (CGPA 3.95) and hands-on experience in product formulation, lab-scale prototyping, sensory evaluation, and regulatory-compliant food development. Experienced in functional beverage, nutrition, and protein-based product development from concept to factory trial, including ingredient functionality assessment and consumer acceptance testing. Familiar with GMP, HACCP, and ISO-based quality systems, with strong capability in investigative analysis, formulation optimization, and cross-functional collaboration across R&D, regulatory and commercial teams. Seeking to contribute technical application expertise within the Health, Nutrition & Care segment, particularly in functional nutrition formats.

Experience

  • Nutrition Consultant & Development at O Sentai Enterprise
    Apr 2024 - May 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Led product formulation and application development projects for collaborating partners, from initial product concept design to prototype validation. • Conducted literature review and scientific evaluation of ingredients to assess suitability for target health positioning. • Provided technical input during product development discussions with collaborating partners. • Developed evidence-based educational materials and conducted workshops on food science and nutrition principles. • Evaluated participant feedback data to improve program effectiveness. • Conducted nutrition and food science workshops for primary and secondary students, improving nutrition knowledge scores by 25% through interactive teaching methods. • Delivered tailored health talks on childhood nutrition, elderly dietary care, and diabetes prevention, positively influencing lifestyle habits among attendees. • Designed and distributed evidence-based educational materials, increasing student engagement rates by 40% and supporting long-term knowledge retention. • Partnered with schools and community groups to implement sustainable nutrition awareness programs, strengthening organizational reputation in public health education.

  • Green Image Organic Enterprise Sdn Bhd (Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia)
    • Nutritonist cum Operation Executive
      Jul 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

      • Led development of wholegrain-based functional beverages, including formulation optimization, ingredient functionality assessment, and sensory validation. • Conducted small-scale lab prototyping and performed stability monitoring under varied storage conditions to evaluate shelf-life consistency. • Evaluated raw material specifications and ensured compliance with Malaysian food regulations, GMP and HACCP practices. • Conducted troubleshooting and reformulation trials to improve solubility, texture, and overall sensory performance. • Provided technical support during customer and retail engagements, bridging R&D insights with commercial requirements. • Featured as a guest nutritionist on Astro Go Shop, boosting product visibility and contributing to sales increase during promotional periods. • Conducted competitor benchmarking and SWOT analysis, shaping market entry strategies that supported revenue increase within new sales channels.

    • Nutritionist cum Production QA/QC
      Apr 2022 - Jul 2022 · 4 mos

      + Created health sharing contents including new healthy recipes on social media + Provided health assessment and nutrition consultation to clients + Carried out moisture test and sensory evaluation on raw material and finished goods samples

  • Nutritionist Trainee at NutriFit365 USM
    Sep 2021 - Oct 2021 · 2 mos

    + Provide online nutritional counselling for the community during the COVID-19 pandemic

  • Nutrition Video Creator at Majlis Sukan Negeri Pulau Pinang
    Dec 2020 - Jul 2021 · 8 mos

    + Improved video making skills by creating animated video from scratch + Sports and nutrition educational videos are uploaded by MSNPP on official YouTube channel