MiDAS Foods International is a premiere custom developer and manufacturer of authentic, culinary level sauces, glazes, gravies, soups, seasonings and marinades. All in dry blend form from savory to sweet. These range from cheese sauces, alfredo and hollandaise to Gochujang, Makhani and Ssriracha. We produce in traditional, clean label and plant based formats. On the sweet side the products include Creme Anglaise, Bananas Foster, and wide range of innovative sauces, glazes, mousses, puddings and pie fillings. I have extensive experience in business development with frozen and refrigerated food processors and global restaurant chains both in the U.S. and abroad. Expertise runs to innovative product development and sales/marketing strategies as well as the ability to assess and isolate core business strengths and compelling growth areas.Extremely resourceful, versatile and detail oriented, able to manage dozens of projects and keep the balls in the air at all times. Experienced with retail ingredients, food processor support, cook/chill manufacturing, school foodservice, international restaurant support, airline and in-flight food service, commissaries, and production kitchens. Excellent communication and teamwork skills for an ego-free work-style. Decisive and team-oriented with proven growth skills.Specialties: I am a connector in the food manufacturing industry, helping to bring people together. I have very wide ranging experience with manufacturers, retailers, foodservice and restaurant chains. Product ideation, extensive network of manufacturing and restaurant contacts, extremely pro-active and efficient in defining tactics and strategies and in rapid and effective implementation. Ability to work from a blank slate or existing business structures and plans to identify unique options.I have worked as a member of the Board of Directors of several organizations including the Research Chefs Association, WR2, Culinex and MiDAS Foods International. Particular expertise in functional interfaces between Marketing, R&D, Sales and aligning those functions through organizational design and compensation systems.