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Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Applied my knowledge of food and creativity to help develop and improve delicious plant-based products.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;• Formulate new and existing products to meet objectives for sensory and nutritional attributes, quality, cost, timeline, and manufacturability.• Identify opportunities for product and process improvement based on test results and observations.• Design and conduct experiments to evaluate the impact of formulation, process and/or changes on finished… Show more Applied my knowledge of food and creativity to help develop and improve delicious plant-based products.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;• Formulate new and existing products to meet objectives for sensory and nutritional attributes, quality, cost, timeline, and manufacturability.• Identify opportunities for product and process improvement based on test results and observations.• Design and conduct experiments to evaluate the impact of formulation, process and/or changes on finished product quality.• Coordinate and supervise full-scale production testing to validate new and revised formulations, production parameters and packaging processes.• Develop and validate new test methods for ingredients, work-in-progress and finished products.• Troubleshoot technical and production challenges using a combination of research, experimentation, data collection, statistical analysis, pattern analysis, and critical thought.• Maintain detailed, comprehensive records of formulation, process parameters, finished product results, sensory evaluation and recommendations.• Monitor the sensory changes and microbiological shelf life of test products over time based on expected distribution and retail conditions.• Identify and evaluate ingredients to determine their functional and baking properties.• Conduct technical literature searches, evaluate information/data and prepare executive summaries.• Recommend, set up, calibrate and operate basic and specialised laboratory equipment.• Provided progress reports and final reports on time and in the format required.• Ensured that all products and processes comply with relevant Legal and Food Safety requirements.PRODUCT PORTFOLIO;• Sprouted bread products.• Gluten-free bread products.• Vegan bread products.• Low carbohydrate/Keto bread products. Show less

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Planned, developed and executed new food products and process development projects from ideation through to commercial production.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;• Conduct literature reviews, develop formulations and product prototypes.• Source and evaluate raw materials, establish/maintain partner relationships with suppliers/vendors.• Conduct sensory evaluations, analytical analyses and storage stability studies.• Develop processing and quality parameters for new products.•… Show more Planned, developed and executed new food products and process development projects from ideation through to commercial production.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;• Conduct literature reviews, develop formulations and product prototypes.• Source and evaluate raw materials, establish/maintain partner relationships with suppliers/vendors.• Conduct sensory evaluations, analytical analyses and storage stability studies.• Develop processing and quality parameters for new products.• Scale up new products/processes for Production, requiring co-ordination with Logistics, Scheduling and Manufacturing departments and working directly with line personnel.• Provide guidance for product label and packaging development and ensure label declarations and claims are in regulatory compliance.• Evaluate and modify existing products and processes where necessary to ensure that market demands and business objectives are continued to be met.• Carry out cost rationalisation of existing products by reformulation and/or evaluating alternative ingredients or existing ingredients from alternative suppliers. Show less

Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;• Prepare and develop pastries, gelato and formed bar products.• Prepare and cook dessert options for dietary restrictions.• Oversee kitchen operations.• Consult with clients regarding special nutritional requirements.• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment.• Ensure kitchen and work areas are clean.• Train new kitchen staff.

Brevard, North Carolina, United States Of America

KEY RESPONIBILITIES;• Ensured the safety of both campers and coworkers.• Followed safety/emergency protocols and guidelines.• Acted as a role model and mentor for campers.• Planned and oversaw activities for campers.• Planned and oversaw trips out of camp (both day trips and overnight trips.)• Taught outdoor activities (hiking, camping, sea kayaking and fly fishing).• Set up and packed down equipment for activities to ensure safety for campers and preservation of… Show more KEY RESPONIBILITIES;• Ensured the safety of both campers and coworkers.• Followed safety/emergency protocols and guidelines.• Acted as a role model and mentor for campers.• Planned and oversaw activities for campers.• Planned and oversaw trips out of camp (both day trips and overnight trips.)• Taught outdoor activities (hiking, camping, sea kayaking and fly fishing).• Set up and packed down equipment for activities to ensure safety for campers and preservation of equipment.• Supervised campers during meal times.• Assisted campers in maintaining daily routines.• Provided support for campers when necessary. Show less

Hastings, New Zealand

Undertook the research and development of new and existing products and processes to enable the company to meet its marketing and production objectives.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;• Development of or improvement of new and/or existing products and processes as per the project brief, from project ideation to product commercialisation.• Identification and implementation of cost reduction opportunities.• Provided support to Manufacturing.• Provided support to Procurement.•… Show more Undertook the research and development of new and existing products and processes to enable the company to meet its marketing and production objectives.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;• Development of or improvement of new and/or existing products and processes as per the project brief, from project ideation to product commercialisation.• Identification and implementation of cost reduction opportunities.• Provided support to Manufacturing.• Provided support to Procurement.• Ensured recipes and all other relevant documentation were entered into the data control system in a correct and timely manner.• Provided progress reports and final reports on time and in the format required.• Ensured that all products and processes comply with relevant Legal and Food Safety requirements.PRODUCT PORTFOLIO;• Shelf stable sauces and dressings - Jams and Table Sauces/Ketchup.• High acid sauces and dressings - Mayonnaises and Pourable Dressings.• Pasteurised sauces and dressings - Cooking Sauces.• Frozen meals.• Frozen vegetables - Multi-Vegetable Packs and Vegetable + Protein/Sauce Packs.• Pet Food - Shelf Stable, Chilled and Retorted.• Out Of Home, and Food Service - Portion Control Units, Specialised Formulation and Bulk Supply. Show less

PROJECT OUTLINE;To identify and minimise the rate of respiration and losses of agricultural products while in storage and during processing.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;• Conducted a literature search to identify the most probable causes of respiration and loss.• Created an experimental plan to test the effect of multiple variables on the rate of respiration.• Conducted the experiment to gather data on the respiration rates of agricultural products.• Analysed the data.•… Show more PROJECT OUTLINE;To identify and minimise the rate of respiration and losses of agricultural products while in storage and during processing.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;• Conducted a literature search to identify the most probable causes of respiration and loss.• Created an experimental plan to test the effect of multiple variables on the rate of respiration.• Conducted the experiment to gather data on the respiration rates of agricultural products.• Analysed the data.• Worked with Manufacturing to identify areas within the manufacturing process that incurred greatest losses and developed production methods and Standard Operating Procedures to minimise said losses.• Supported Procurement to identify cost-saving initiatives and minimise unique and/or expensive ingredients.• Provided a presentation and written report summarising the key findings. Show less

PROJECT OUTLINE;To reformulate a range of pet food products by increasing the palatability to be greater than, if not equal to, the main competitor's products.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;• Conducted a feasibility analysis.• Developed an experimental plan to test the effect of reformulating the current product range.• Developed an experimental plan to test new ingredient(s).• Developed trial formulations to achieve the nutritional requirements of the target animals.•… Show more PROJECT OUTLINE;To reformulate a range of pet food products by increasing the palatability to be greater than, if not equal to, the main competitor's products.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;• Conducted a feasibility analysis.• Developed an experimental plan to test the effect of reformulating the current product range.• Developed an experimental plan to test new ingredient(s).• Developed trial formulations to achieve the nutritional requirements of the target animals.• Created lab samples.• Set up factory paperwork.• Determined required thermal processing operating parameters.• Supervised factory scale production of samples.• Worked with an independent lab to conduct palatability testing.• Analysed data from palatability testing.• Created costings for new formulations.• Conducted shelf life testing.• Provided a presentation and written report summarising the key findings. Show less

PROJECT OUTLINE;To formulate a new range of salad products.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;• Identified resources and ingredients that were available for Procurement and Production.• Conducted a feasibility analysis of new product range.• Created bench top samples.• Assisted Production with the creation of factory-made samples.• Conducted Quality Control and Quality Assurance testing.• Created costings for the new formulations.• Conducted shelf life testing.•… Show more PROJECT OUTLINE;To formulate a new range of salad products.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;• Identified resources and ingredients that were available for Procurement and Production.• Conducted a feasibility analysis of new product range.• Created bench top samples.• Assisted Production with the creation of factory-made samples.• Conducted Quality Control and Quality Assurance testing.• Created costings for the new formulations.• Conducted shelf life testing.• Prepared nutritional data for the new formulations.• Investigated potential packaging options for the new formulation. Show less

Bachelor Of Technology (Btech), Food Technology (Product Development), First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Dean's Academic Achievement List 2011, Dean's Academic Achievement List 2012, Dean's Academic Achievement List.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Senior Musical/Theatre Productions (Children of the Poor, Copacabana, Wedding Singer), Palmerston North Boy's.