Principal Scientist - Product Innovation
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Aug 2024 - Present
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Senior Research and Development Manager | New Product Development | Leader of high-performing teams in CPG | Process Optimization | Project Management | Co-manufacturing Engagement
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Senior Research and Development Manager | New Product Development | Leader of high-performing teams in CPG | Process Optimization | Project Management | Co-manufacturing Engagement
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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Alissa Gardner is listed as Senior Research and Development Manager | New Product Development | Leader of high-performing teams in CPG | Process Optimization | Project Management | Co-manufacturing Engagement at Believer Meats, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Alissa Gardner.
Alissa Gardner previously worked as Principal Scientist - Product Innovation at Believer Meats and Senior Research and Development Manager at Butterball, Llc. Alissa Gardner holds Ms, Food Science from North Carolina State University.
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Iβm a Senior Research and Development (R&D) Manager in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) who leads and develops high-performing teams while delivering innovative products and streamlining processes. A Food Scientist by training, I have formulated, tested, and commercialized more than 30 products. π π¬ ππππππ₯π¦πππ£ ππ£π£π₯π’πππβ An adaptable leader who identifies the needs of my team, understands different perspectives, and builds consensus to complete the task at hand.π π¬ πππ¬ ππ₯πππ¦ π’π ππππππ₯π¦πππ£β TEAM LEADERSHIP: 8 years of leading high-performing teams inclusive of hiring, onboarding, and mentoring.β PROJECT MANAGEMENT: 15 years of directing R&D projects that span short-term production improvement projects to complicated, capital expansion and product development projects. β PARTNERSHIP BUILDING: 18 years of building customer, vendor, and co-manufacturing relationships. π π¬ ππ₯πππ¦ π’π ππ«π£ππ₯π§ππ¦πβ Research & Development (R&D), Cross-functional Team Leadership, Project Management, Budget Management, FDA Compliance, USDA Regulatory Compliance, Formulation, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Innovation, Communications, Problem Solving, Market Research, Strategic Thinking, Co-manufacturing Relationships, Partnership Building, Food and Beverage
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Senior Research And Development Manager
Steer R&D activities, functioning within both the Marketing and Operations departments at times. Expanded responsibilities to include strategic planning for departmental processes. Lead team of R&D Project Leaders and cross functional project teams to drive on time completion of new product and process improvement initiatives. π£ππ’π£ππ ππππππ₯π¦πππ£ ππ’π‘π§π₯πππ¨π§ππ’π‘π¦β TEAM LEADERSHIP: Led team of Food Scientists and Product Development Managers dedicated to companyβs strategic initiatives. β CULTURE BUILDING: Maintained productivity and team morale amid organizational restructurings.β STAFF DEVELOPMENT: Created customized, comprehensive growth plans for team members.π£π₯π’ππππ§ππππππ₯π¦πππ£ ππ’π‘π§π₯πππ¨π§ππ’π‘π¦β PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Directed cost-savings, capital expenditure, product processing, and new consumer product projects that range from weeks to years. β PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Implemented new processes to drive quality compliance, operational efficiencies, and improved communication procedures.β INNOVATION: Led team to develop new product lines across new categories as part of a βdisruptive innovationβ initiative.
Jan 2015 - Aug 2024
Senior Research And Development Manager - Seasonal/Consumer Packaged Goods (Cpg)
Assessed product opportunities and managed commercialization projects across 2 business segments. Communicated cross-functionally internally and with an extensive network of external co-manufacturers to complete projects.πππ¬ ππ’π‘π§π₯πππ¨π§ππ’π‘π¦β STAFF LEADERSHIP: Mentored food scientists and assisted in onboarding and training.
Apr 2014 - Jan 2015
Sales Representative
Learned the seasonings and snack industries. Identified new business opportunities and established a US Midwest customer base. πππ¬ ππ’π‘π§π₯πππ¨π§ππ’π‘π¦β CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS: Grew existing customer businesses 10%+ year over year. β KEY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT: Owned largest key strategic account.
Jun 2013 - Apr 2014
Senior Research And Development Manager - Seasonal/Consumer Packaged Goods (Cpg)
Directed R&D activities within the seasonal and CPG product lines.πππ¬ ππ’π‘π§π₯πππ¨π§ππ’π‘π¦β STANDARDS CREATION: Visited all partner production facilities and developed comprehensive specifications for co-manufactured product. β PRODUCT LAUNCH: Developed more than 15 new products for Butterballβs CPG portfolio.β INNOVATION: Designed and executed comprehensive test plans and successfully commercialized new-to-market products and package structure. β COST REDUCTION: Managed formulation and process optimization projects dedicated to cost savings initiatives.
Sep 2009 - Jun 2013
Product Innovation Manager, Research And Development
Directed projects from ideation through launch for new portfolio products.πππ¬ ππ’π‘π§π₯πππ¨π§ππ’π‘π¦β INNOVATION: In the first year, developed and launched 8 branded items across 3 business segments. β EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS: Presented ideas and technical solutions to executive team and participated in sales presentations, building relationships with key customers.β PROJECT LEADERSHIP: Developed new product with new packaging technology that involved coordinating with equipment vendors and engineering team to bring the technology into production facility.
Jun 2008 - Sep 2009
Research And Development Manager
Led development projects from initiation through commercialization for the seasonal and whole bird category.πππ¬ ππ’π‘π§π₯πππ¨π§ππ’π‘π¦β PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Managed projects, including communicating with executive leadership, affecting highly visible βflagshipβ product line.β COST REDUCTION: Implemented formulation cost savings across high volume product lines.
Apr 2007 - Jun 2008
Food Technologist, Research And Development (R&D) And Quality Assurance (Qa)
Managed daily QA lab activities and coordination of product development and commercialization activities. πππ¬ ππ’π‘π§π₯πππ¨π§ππ’π‘β PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Enhanced package validation and verification system, decreasing rework and packaging waste.
Sep 2005 - Mar 2007
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Alissa Gardner education
Ms, Food Science
Bs, Microbiology
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What company does Alissa Gardner work for?
Alissa Gardner works for Believer Meats.
What is Alissa Gardner's role at Believer Meats?
Alissa Gardner is listed as Senior Research and Development Manager | New Product Development | Leader of high-performing teams in CPG | Process Optimization | Project Management | Co-manufacturing Engagement at Believer Meats.
Where is Alissa Gardner based?
Alissa Gardner is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States while working with Believer Meats.
What companies has Alissa Gardner worked for?
Alissa Gardner has worked for Believer Meats, Butterball, Llc, Carolina Ingredients, Butterball Llc, and Golding Farms Foods.
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What schools did Alissa Gardner attend?
Alissa Gardner holds Ms, Food Science from North Carolina State University.
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