Sales account manager of industrial grain milling equipment--North America

Leading research and development in bringing to life products that delight the senses, especially for those who are forced to live without.

Optimizing flavor application rates. Validating through plant trial and sensory testing. Implementing with plant startups. New product development.

New product developmentCustomer R&D supportTechnical sales supportSeminars and presentations

Experienced constructing custom pilot systems for the execution of experimental plansProficient with manufacture of shortening and trans fat-free margarinesFamiliar with high pressure and high temperature liquid & semi-solid pumping systemsRetort certified for the canning of shelf-stable soupsPerformed duties for three years as department safety and GMP representativeGraduated from General Mills' HACCP training short courseDeveloped numerous bench-top prototypes for food service and retail marketsCreated several low-pressure, refrigerated dough cinnamon roll prototypesAble to perform process scale-up, taking bench-top to pilot-scale productionManage laboratory facilities and responsible for training of personnel on equipmentChampioned new $100K capital purchase for analytical equipment and developed training curriculumEstablished calibration protocol for non-destructive volume determinationFacilitated many in-house development team sensory evaluations and off-site consumer tests

Performed analysis of raw materials using chemical, sensory and microbiological methodologiesMaintained and enforced plant HACCP program and good manufacturing practicesServed as a liaison between union employees and management