Oversaw all aspects of the fermentation, distillation, and production of the Cotton & Reed rum product lineCoordinated with executive management to develop limited-release products and establish production timelinesOptimized raw materials sourcing to minimize cost and maximize product qualityDirected and scheduled production and bottling to ensure sufficient product supply to meet projected demandsExpanded blending capabilities by developing five distinct distillate marquesRefined barrel aging program to ensure core product supply and promote expansion into aged rumsRefined and standardized product formulations for consistency and flavor expressionDemonstrated year over year improvement in product quality as evaluated and awarded at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC)Piloted and developed the formulations for five Cotton & Reed core line productsEnsured operational regulatory compliance and reported monthly activities to regulatory agenciesComposed and submitted formula and label applications to the TTB for approval

Oversaw all aspects of the fermentation, distillation, and production of the Cotton & Reed rum product lineImproved and standardized product formulations for consistency and optimal flavor expressionPiloted and developed the formulation for Cotton & Reed PX DarkInstituted laboratory testing procedures to establish product quality standards and propose process improvementsIncreased efficiency and staff education by training coworkers in production procedures and distillation principles Tracked spirits inventory additions, transfers, and withdrawals and reported monthly activities to the TTB Processed and packaged Cotton & Reed products to meet growing sales demands Experimented with molasses and materials sourcing to lower costs and streamline production Pioneered the production and processing of over 20,000 gallons of hand sanitizer through the COVID-19 pandemic

Monitored and regulated fuel quality at retail and terminal levels across 95 counties in TennesseeAnalyzed fuel distillation profiles and quality characteristics to assess compliance with specificationsDirected a team of 30 TDA employees in the sampling and regulation of petroleum productsCommunicated with consumers regarding inquiries and concerns about retail fuel qualityAdvised stakeholders in necessary actions to ensure adherence to state regulationsFacilitated implementation of HealthSpace data management system

Analyzed environmental samples for pesticide and herbicide residuesPrepared and extracted environmental samples according to es tablished laboratory protocolsUtilized tandem mass spectrometry to isolate and quantify analytes in complex matricesVerified analysis data against quality control standardsReported analysis data in a Laboratory Information Management System

Oversaw the cooking, fermentation, and distillation of Nelson's Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey and Rye WhiskeyAnalyzed the fermentation process for specific gravity, brix, pH, and temperatureConducted sensory analysis in the selection of Nelson's First 108 Tennessee Whiskey and Belle Meade Bourbon single barrelsHarvested barrels of Belle Meade Bourbon for bottling

"Studies Toward the Chemical Synthesis of Lacto-N-neotetraose", Master's ThesisTrained in interdisciplinary work incorporating chemical synthesis with biological applicationsDesigned and synthesized complex carbohydrates to replicate those found in human milkPerformed multi-gram synthesis of carbohydratesOptimized reaction conditions for large-scale, high-yielding productionAnalyzed synthetic compounds for purity and structural confirmationMentored graduate students in experimental design and procedureInstructed lab members in proper use and care of instrumentationManaged inventory and purchase of lab supplies

Led group review and study sessions for college chemistry studentsWrote and administered quizzes and exams covering topics discussed in lectureCollaborated in the development of innovative teaching techniques

Instructed students in college chemistry lab courseAdministered and graded laboratory quizzes and reportsSupervised experimental procedures and ensured adherence to safety protocols

Functionalized indium-tin-oxide electrodes with ionic sol-gel films for spectroelectrochemical detectionPerformed quantitative and qualitative analyses of aspartame decomposition products using HPLCSynthesized ionic sol-gel films for application in holographic data storage