Outreach Program Coordinator - Food Innovation Center
CurrentMeet with food industry entrepreneurs to identify client needs and communicate available services, execute client service contracts, and suggest research strategies to address product development needs. Project manager for Product Development team: responsible for all project scheduling, budgeting, reporting, supply procurement, and resource management. Contribute to creative development of innovative consumer packaged goods: conduct product ideation sessions with clients, review and share relevant market research, audit retail outlets, and evaluate sample prototypes. Coordinate oral and written presentations of research findings including final formulation, processing flowchart, nutrition information, ingredient sourcing specifications, and consumer data. Work cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders – entrepreneurs, established companies, food scientists, consumer sensory scientists, branding and marketing agencies, regulatory authorities, and retail buyers – to serve as a champion for clients.