Alissa Gardner Email and Phone Number
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
Believer Meats
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Principal Scientist - Product InnovationBeliever Meats Aug 2024 - PresentRaleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Senior Research And Development ManagerButterball, Llc Jan 2015 - Aug 2024Garner, North Carolina, United StatesSteer 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. -
Senior Research And Development Manager - Seasonal/Consumer Packaged Goods (Cpg)Butterball, Llc Apr 2014 - Jan 2015Garner, NcAssessed 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.
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Sales RepresentativeCarolina Ingredients Jun 2013 - Apr 2014Rock Hill, South Carolina, United StatesLearned 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. -
Senior Research And Development Manager - Seasonal/Consumer Packaged Goods (Cpg)Butterball, Llc Sep 2009 - Jun 2013Mount Olive, North Carolina, United StatesDirected 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.
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Product Innovation Manager, Research And DevelopmentButterball Llc Jun 2008 - Sep 2009Mount Olive, North Carolina, United StatesDirected 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.
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Research And Development ManagerButterball Llc Apr 2007 - Jun 2008Mount Olive, North Carolina, United StatesLed 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.
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Food Technologist, Research And Development (R&D) And Quality Assurance (Qa)Golding Farms Foods Sep 2005 - Mar 2007Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United StatesManaged 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.
Alissa Gardner Education Details
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Food Science -
Microbiology
Frequently Asked Questions about Alissa Gardner
What company does Alissa Gardner work for?
Alissa Gardner works for Believer Meats
What is Alissa Gardner's role at the current company?
Alissa Gardner's current role is Senior Research and Development Manager | New Product Development | Leader of high-performing teams in CPG | Process Optimization | Project Management | Co-manufacturing Engagement.
What schools did Alissa Gardner attend?
Alissa Gardner attended North Carolina State University, North Carolina State University.
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