Design and execute user and product research to understand customer needs and gather insight that supports the product development process.o Analyze and translate consumer data into findings that inspire consumer driven decisions.o Manage the full life cycle of consumer products research at every stage, from pre-design research to identifyconsumer needs, prototype evaluation, sensory testing, to final validation studies.o Collaborate closely with internal and external partners to identify consumer research opportunities.o Manage weekly descriptive panel activities to establish alignment between capabilities and current companyneeds and objectives.o Present sensory data from CLT’s, benchtops, descriptive and discrimination tests to key internal and externalstakeholders

Thesis ProjectComparison of liking scores and panelist engagement when evaluating carbonated and tea beverages in traditional booths and virtual or actual restaurant scenarios.•Coordinated consumer sensory testing recruitment. •Designed and executed consumer sensory tests to better understand consumer engagement •Led a study to compare liking scores for carbonated beverages and teas obtained in traditional booths, a virtual restaurant and actual restaurant.•Performed statistical analysis to determine significant differences.•Presented updates regularly in lab meetings and to study sponsors.

•Trained and re-qualified cross functional team members on potential off flavoring packaging sensory•Identified gaps to improve on variegate pooling in both Haagen Dazs and Dreyers products •Compiled database to identify and confirm that the factory was accurately producing product •Reduced potential consumer complaints by modifying equipment that monitors the fill level of all pint, mini cup, and quart containers.

• Executed consumer and technical research to understand product performance • Analyzed and compiled master database to generate consumer-to-product models that correlate and predict consumer response • Successfully improved analytical test methods by reducing the percent error • Effectively translated consumer and technology insights into actionable learning approach that enabled holistic product understanding with a focus on product’s sensory profile

•Collaboratively enhanced agricultural productivity and sustainable biofuel production•Conducted a biological fuel study using Brassica plant species for potential energy production•Efficiently completed essential lab work for an accomplishment of production of corn and soybean fuel

•Led biological based deicer study testing beet sugar, an environmentally friendly deicing alternative; with a goal of decreasing aircraft mishaps due to wire failure•Expedited research by performing preliminary testing such as pH and conductivity measurements •Presented project benefits to contracting and government employees

•Utilized scientific method to lead wire abrasion study that examined wire insulation failure for Air Force aircrafts mishap investigations•Tested various wire insulation for durability