-Lead product development projects from concept through commercialization for Dawn-Develop and test formulas and processes for new products, quality improvements and cost reductions. -Expand strong cross-functional relationships with marketing, operations, engineering, quality, etc. and leverages those partnerships to innovate, resolve concerns and meet timelines

• Led commissioning and start up work for 25 products on 4 new technologically advanced, automated manufacturing lines • Redesigned production formulations, processes and workflows to match new equipment automation and data/control systems (SAP, Siemens SCADA, MES), promoting efficiency without compromising on quality• Developed and commercialized new product innovations for national/regional launches, with expected annual sales of $2M.• Demonstrated strong formulation expertise through cost effective combinations of technical ingredients in a food matrix to create great tasting, functional products.• Built trustworthy relationships with clients providing products for regional and national accounts at times managing up to 5 active projects with individual customers.• Proposed and conducted analysis of 80+ SKU’s and their 3 years of analytical QC testing data to increase rate of approved manufactured goods and decrease holds• Presented new product launches at national sales meetings for entire sales force, president of the Puratos USA and CEO in 2014, 2015 and 2017.

• Designed formulations and processes for bakery fillings, pastry glazes, icings and ganaches.• Facilitated test production and commercialization activities in Puratos manufacturing facilities located in NJ and CA (including NY when necessary).• Improved complex processes to prevent holds, increasing efficiency and Right-First-Time KPI’s. • Prevented supply chain shortages and contributed to significant company cost savings through sourcing of alternative raw materials

• Demonstrated the ability to manage small groups in a high-risk back country environment through various individual and group challenges.

• Designed a $60,000, 52-acre field erosion control system for the USDA while optimizing funds and employing NRCS conservation techniques and standards. • Laid out construction plans and wrote technical proposals.• Discussed and designed solutions for erosion control and farms damaged by storm water. • Used the latest technology, including advanced Excel documents, to calculate and analyze various data. This provided the results for multiple projects.