PURE SUSTAINABLE BOTANICAL EXTRACT SOLUTIONSLayn Natural Ingredients is a global leader in the production of premium-quality plant-based functional ingredients and solutions, directly helping brands meet consumer demands for natural and clean-label options.I work with customers in the United States and Canada to help solve oxidation issues by using natural polyphenol solutions.

BTSA is a global company based in Spain, with sales offices in Chicago (Illinois) and Mexico. With over 25 years of experience, we are the leading European company of Natural Antioxidants and Natural Vitamin E for food, cosmetics & personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and animal nutrition.I was Midwest Sales Manager. I generated leads and new opportunities while maintaining and expanding the current customer base. I also lead efforts in determining and analyzing customer needs with thoughtful questions and independent research. We delivered customer presentations to convey the importance and benefits of antioxidants in their applications.

Profile Food Ingredients is a dry food packaging and blending company that has a complete line of stabilizer/emulsifier systems to meet every need for the dairy, bakery, beverage processor, and more industries. I was Team Lead at Profile/Holton Foods. I lead, mentored and directed the applications teams (Bakery and Dairy team). I was responsible for assigning, managing and monitoring incoming projects and workloads for the bakery and dairy lab. I provided growth strategies and continuing education to encourage and challenge new and current Scientists/Technicians/Technologists. I also trained and assisted with customer presentations.

Develops, prioritizes and manages customer projects and accounts efficiently, meets deadlines and cost parameters.Works with sales and marketing to create and deliver presentations to current and prospective customers

• Responsible for development of new products and/or duplication formulations for clients based on product specifications and budgetary requirements.• Diverse product experience background, including: sauces, salad dressings, gravies, soups, spice blends, marinades for meat injection and tumbles, snack food seasoning, breading and batters• Developed unique "cook-in-bag" gravy and upscale spice blend line• Created food labels for all developed products using FDA and/or USDA standards• Successfully managed projects from bench-top through production• Consistently met project deadlines with high degree of accuracy and an emphasis on quality• Routinely prepared and delivered effective customer presentations• Prepared USDA breakdowns and nutritionals• Responsible for the training and professional development of all new employees of R&D team• Effectively communicated with sales managers and client in a professional and customer focused manner