Abby Lynch Email & Phone Number

Orrville, Oh

Conducted an average of 12 panels per week to gather both public opinions and descriptive analyses of current products and innovationsUpdated 14 Standard Operating Procedures for various department tasks to reflect current proceduresMaintained detailed records on panel procedures and testing outcomesAuthored discrimination and affective reports to communicate results to customers within the companyDemonstrated the ability to work effectively both within my team and cross-functionallyJoined Sustainability Ambassadors and participated in Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity meetings

Prepared and distributed samples to student and consumer panelistsMaintained a sanitary and organized lab settingExecuted proper cooking techniques on a variety of products

Orrville, Oh

Executed product preparation and panel service for 13 product categories Developed and delivered descriptive analysis training for sour taste in coffeeAssisted with planning and execution of K12 focus groups for Away-from-Home teamSupported day-to-day tasks in Sensory, including customer service, sample preparation, and sanitationIdentified and rectified microbiological concerns in the laboratory Interacted with employees, children, consumers, and trained panelists on a daily basisSynthesized and presented data from focus groups to a diverse audience

Le Sueur, Minnesota

Developed a new acid titration procedure to quantify protein in whey powder samplesAssisted in the pilot plant to commercial scale-up and testing of a new whey protein hydrolysateConducted various routine analytical testing on liquid and powder samples Worked both independently and within a group to solve problems

Northeast United States

Performed safety and risk inspections on a variety of farms and properties across four statesWorked independently to contact and schedule appointments with agents and clientsConducted interviews unique to each client and farm, including specific operational inquiriesDeveloped detailed technical reports that summarized important observations for underwriters

Murrsyville, Pa

Performed efficient and thorough cleanup and setup of customer seating areasProvided pleasant, timely, and accurate communication with customersReconciled accurate cash receipts of over $800.00 per day

Monroeville, Pa

Revised food safety protocols and performed quality audits on patient mealsShadowed daily activities of hospital dietitians, learning key decisions in daily work

Murrysville, Pa

Cataloged inventory in a warehouse setting to ensure timely ordersReviewed and adapted Operational Method Sheets for production linesCommunicated with office and warehouse staff concerning daily operations and critical tasks

Bachelor'S Degree, Food Science, 3.960 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Food Science Club, Relay for Life Captain, Penn State Outdoor Club, Gamma Sigma Delta Agricultural Honor Society

Study Abroad, Food Science

Activities and Societies: International Student Society, Food Society

4.52/4.00 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Volleyball team, Track team, Spanish Club secretary, Rotary Interact club