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Greater Sacramento

I play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with quality and food safety regulations at Ardent Mills' Emerging Nutrition Department. My responsibilities include implementing robust quality policies, managing customer audit programs, and maintaining documentation to uphold regulatory standards.𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Proactively oversee quality assurance protocols, ensuring all operations meet food safety regulations and industry standards.𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Lead the calibration of a Grain Imaging Analyzer for quinoa quality control, resulting in an 88% reduction in process time.𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻Engage in rotational assignments across Quality, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Business departments, enhancing operational knowledge and ensuring alignment between quality objectives and company goals. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in food safety practices.

Davis, California, United States

As a Laboratory Intern at NuCicer, I focused on the application potential of high-protein chickpeas, contributing to innovative product development and commercialization efforts.𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Conducted comprehensive functionality testing on high-protein chickpeas. These insights enhanced the understanding of chickpea functionality in food applications and supported the commercialization of high-protein chickpeas.𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆Utilized advanced Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy techniques to perform macro-composition analysis on chickpea flour. This analytical approach supported the selection of high-protein chickpea varieties, ensuring optimal quality and performance in product applications.

Davis, California, United States

As a Laboratory Assistant at the Carbohydrate Observatory, I contributed to the research of carbohydrate composition of nuts, supporting both academic inquiries and industry applications.𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻Conducted comprehensive analyses of almond, pistachio, and walnut samples, utilizing UV/Vis Spectrophotometry to assess sugar and starch content. This data provided key insights on carbohydrate profiles, enhancing the understanding of nutritional value in nuts and helping nut growers track their carbohydrate trends.

San Francisco, California, United States

I contributed to the formulation and quality assurance of customized spice blends, ensuring alignment with customer specifications and industry standards.𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Focused on the formulation of tailored spice blends, utilizing innovative techniques to recreate flavors that meet specific customer demands. 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲Played a key role in collaborating on the achievement of FSSC 22000 certification for Food Safety Management Systems, ensuring compliance with internationally recognized food safety standards.𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆Updated and organized specification sheets for raw materials and product catalogs, significantly improving data accessibility and operational efficiency.

Woodland, California, United States

I developed a strong skill set in milling, pasta making, baking, flour quality assessments, and sensory evaluations of both pasta and bread.𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 & 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Executed milling operations on a diverse range of wheat samples, including soft, hard, and durum varieties. Proficiently evaluated flour properties using advanced rheological instruments such as the Alveograph, Mixograph, and Farinograph.𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 Conducted pasta extrusion experiments with semolina flour, leveraging a Texture Analyzer to assess and optimize the texture of cooked pasta.