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Portland, OR, US

Salem, Oregon, United States

Salem, Oregon, United States

ARABILIS (a-RAB-uh-lis) is a premium still and traditional method sparkling winery in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.

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Bothell, Washington

Lead researcher conducting market and user experience research to support oral healthcare venture services & solutions initiatives with new business models (e.g. B2B, B2B2C). o Created the research strategy (formative and evaluative research coordinated across several groups) to support a program to advance oral health behavior and improve health outcomes..

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

Managed and executed research to provide insights that informed new product launches, marketing taste claim communication, shelf-life determination, formulation/processing changes, and accelerated line extensions.Key Accomplishments:o Led an immersive digital ethnography with dysphagia patients and caregivers resulting in greater empathy, identification of.

Fremont, MI

Collaborated with marketing, product development, quality, and applications partners as well as external clients to identify needs for user and expert testing. Executed studies, analyzed data, and reported findings/recommendations to support the Gerber baby meals and drinks brand. Key Accomplishments:o Usability preference mapping of toddler snack.

I was responsible for supporting, communicating with, and exploring new program ideas to meet the needs of the entire IFTSA membership (2000+ students across 50+ chapters). Highlights: coordination of the the Excellence in Leadership Award as well as the IFTSA party and Student Lounge at the Annual Meeting.

I represented chapters in WA, OR, Northern CA, ID, and British Columbia. Highlight: organizing the annual meeting where members received updates, listened to industry speakers, and participated in an intercollegiate competition. Responsibilities included: management of volunteers, industry speaker recruitment, fundraising, and host university event.

Spokane, Washington Area

Assistant project manager, consumer testing, and sensory panel manager for 7 projects conducted at Washington State University in collaboration with private companies as an extension service. Products included: bakery packaging, rice, coffee, apples (Cosmic Crisp, $500M planting investment), trout, wine, and grape pomace.

I served as club president, responsible for planning meetings, events, and intramural activities. During this term, the WSU Food Science Club was named Superior Club of the Year by the College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Science at Washington State University.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Food Science - Emphasis In Sensory And Consumer Research

Conducted analytical chemistry, sensory evaluation, and consumer research to determine the impact of the matrix components (e.g. ethanol.

Principles Of Market Research Certificate Program

Leadership

Nominated by leadership to participate in an activity-based program for developing leaders.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Cum Laude, Biology - Emphasis In Cellular And Molecular Biology

Activities and Societies: Volunteer and Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and worked as a Research Assistant studying cell.