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- Envisions, conceptualizes, and executes new product formulations, ingredients, categories, and delivery systems- Works directly with sales as client facing individual to provide technical expertise and knowledge on formulations and product concepts- Identifies industry trends and drives innovation of product concepts, formulations, and ingredients to help orchestrate company’s competitive edge- Effectively manages projects by communicating with client and/or sales expectation to internal team and verifies all proper staff and process are in place to ensure all project objectives are accomplished-Responsible for managing department and ensuring complete follow through of goals and expectations from Senior Manager and ensuring departmental KPIs are met- Creation of Supplement Facts Panels - Assisting in sourcing and receiving up to date price quotes on raw materials. -Involved in the continuous improvement of departmental processes with end goal for increased efficiency, productivity, and profitability-Completes/oversees product price quotations to ensure accuracy and identifies, manages, and mitigates all company risks including inefficient inventory usage, manufacturing inefficiencies, optimal margin and price point,-Develop, execute, and enforce continuous process improvement of internal processes with the intent to create efficient workflow and transfer of communication - Create and assist on development of department Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions

- Create and develop Standard Operating Procedure and Work Instructions for department - Attend Kaizens and trainings to develop the flow of department and company for clean processes. - Support cross-departmental specifically in Quality and R&D. -Capture price breaks and cost savings in formulation in order to maximize profitability.- Ensure formulations satisfy all required regulatory, raw material and packaging specifications.- Update price quotes with required changes as requested by customers, sales and management.- Obtain missing information from Sales and Account Management to help complete orders and new RFQ’s.- Research market trends and ingredients to help build internal Product Development Database- Compile technical data necessary for internal system- Create and develop technical documentation including Supplement Facts Panels, Raw Material - Specifications and Finished Product Specification- Analyze and perform analytical tests including sensory, organoleptic, physical, and chemical evaluation for new raw material approval- Complete any R&D projects requiring product development expertise- Meet with Sales and potential Clients to gather data regarding product ideation and specifications.- Meet with raw material suppliers to identify key ingredients that can be used in formulation.

- Capture price breaks and cost savings in formulation in order to maximize profitability.- Ensure formulations satisfy all required regulatory, raw material and packaging specifications.- Update price quotes with required changes as requested by customers, sales and management.- Obtain missing information from Sales and Account Management to help complete orders and new RFQ’s.- Research market trends and ingredients to help build internal Product Development Database- Compile technical data necessary for internal system- Create and develop technical documentation including Supplement Facts Panels, Raw Material - Specifications and Finished Product Specification- Analyze and perform analytical tests including sensory, organoleptic, physical, and chemical evaluation for new raw material approval- Complete any R&D projects requiring product development expertise- Meet with Sales and potential Clients to gather data regarding product ideation and specifications.- Meet with raw material suppliers to identify key ingredients that can be used in formulation.

Simi Valley, California

- Flavor Application for new formulations and/or flavor matching current products- Assist in beverage formulation, batching, & analysis (taking specs)- Procurement of lab materials (raw materials & equipment)- Direct vendor relations with suppliers to ensure timely procurement- Creating accessible lab inventory & database of co-packers available- Participate in direct client interface for in-house demos as well as conference calls with potential and current clients. - General lab maintenance

Valencia, Ca

- Working in the flavor applications.- Developing new food products and improve existing food products.- Create benchtop prototypes.- Working with a variety of bases that range from ice cream, yogurt, confections, pastry, and nutritional applications to mask and flavor. - Determining usage levels and working on formulations for products - Collecting and analyzing data.- Creating formula/tasting sheets. - Creating powerpoint presentations and travel to customers to present new and fun innovations.- Participating in meetings with cross functional teams, which may include program development, brainstorming sessions, timelines and project status updates - Creative thinking, following threads and making new ones. - Attend shows, conventions & demos.

Valencia, Ca

- Complete tasks and projects focused on regulatory issues of U.S and international changes. - Maintain and update regulatory documents (i.e. Spec Sheets, SDS, ingredient declarations, nutritional and various statements).- Complete vendor and customer survey/questionnaires- E-mail customers or vendors in concern to their requests. - some clerical duties (filing, emailing, etc.)

Northridge, Ca

Starbucks Brand Ambassador - promote new products via social media - sample products on CSUN campus and local parks - market the products through free goodies and private pair tastings Mountain Dew Brand Ambassador - sample products on CSUN campus - give out and market free brand items - promote products via social media - coordinate with campus field representatives

Woodland Hills, California

Private Travel Agency - Secretarial duties (phone calls, emails, filing, and copy/faxing) - Web Coordinator - curate e-mail blasts with promotional information - Social media coordinator (twitter, Facebook and instagram) - Updating client list and contact information - inputting records into Quickbooks - Research and book flights/hotels/cruises for clients

Northridge, Ca

Continuing Lecture Series Proctor-Administer and schedule lecture series presentations with special guest or present video seminars.Food Science Lab Assistant- Assists Lab Coordinator and Lab Professor with cooking supplies and materials (set up & clean up).- Implement food safety and proper lab procedures. - Implement composting and FIFO - Assists students taking the course with questions and set examples for proper kitchen etiquette.

Northridge, California

Position with the Information Systems (IT) of the Engineering Department at CSUNClerical/ Secretarial Duties: - E-mails, fax, phone calls and copies- refill printers throughout building- in charge of Lost & Found items of labs.

Chatsworth, Ca

Alley Coordinator - Preparation of Salads & Desserts- Re-stocking of supplies and food used in the front line- Sanitation of the front-of-line kitchen - Back-up wait staff (on busy days)Food Production - Back of Kitchen Preparation (chopping, storing, chilling and heating)- Baking bread/ Cooking Sauces / Cooking Soups - Suppling the cooking line with ingredients - Proper storage of foods - Sanitation of back kitchen, freezers, and fridges- Implementing FIFO