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Nyack Ny

• Consultant and adviser to the food, nutrition, pet care and biotech industries specializing in R&D and QA.• R&D Strategy; Organizational optimization; Product innovation, development and commercialization; Quality systems management & food safety.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Vice President R&D and Quality • Senior management team member. Lead R&D/QA teams consisting of Product Development, Manufacturing Services, Commercialization, Equipment Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance. QA/QC oversight of 7 manufacturing commissaries, and one mix plant. • Developed a One, Three, and Five year strategic plan for product innovation, and cost improvement• Converted 74% of the product portfolio to all Natural Flavors• Developed a fry oil that is Partially Hydrogenated Oil (PHO) free in accordance to the upcoming FDA final ruling of GRAS status of PHO.• Developed a gluten free doughnut

Secausus, Nj

Led R&D/Quality Assurance teams consisting of Product Development, Quality Assurance, Consumer Affairs, and Scientific and Regulatory Affairs. Worked effectively with peers in Sales, Marketing, Operations, Purchasing, and Consumer Insights.• Developed and implemented a commercialization process that included the reorganization of R&D. Filled the three-year product pipeline.• Developed and implemented a Quality Management System focused on food safety in compliance with the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011• Managed Quality Control of three manufacturing facilities• Implemented Annual Food Safety Audits for third party manufacturing facilities in China. Managed Quality Control in China of 4 Quality Inspectors.• Obtained IP from Indiana University for the use of hexametaphosphate (HMP) in dog biscuits and cat treats for dental hygiene• Completed dental studies on dogs and cats using HMP which resulted in 67% tartar reduction in cats and 47% tartar reduction in dogs. Developed and commercialized a cat treat and dog biscuit coated with HMP to make a tartar reduction claim. • Developed a line of All Natural Meat Treats and Biscuits for Dogs and Cats. Developed a line of Chicken Treats for dogs, made in the USA. Developed a line of supplements for dogs containing proprietary blends of bioactive functional compounds. • Filed four patent applications for animal and dental health, dietary supplements, and meat treats• Reformulated all bird, small animal and aquatic diets, resulting in $1.8MM in cost savings

Omaha, Ne

Led R&D/QA teams consisting of Product Development, Packaging, Engineering, Nutrition, and Scientific and Regulatory Affairs totaling. Directed quality assurance/quality control of seven manufacturing plants. Worked effectively with cross-functional leaders – Sales, Marketing, Operations, Purchasing and Consumer Insights. Leader in nutrition/wellness for the company.• Restructured both the Quality and R&D teams to assure that resources were allocated in the most cost effective manner. Increased net sales of new products from 3.9% to 12%.Additional benefits to the company included:• Launched new line of Healthy Choice dinners; sales were 25% total brand volume. • Introduced Banquet Crock Pot meals; year one sales were $120MM.• Developed Life Choice low carb meals, year one sales were $52MM.• Drove margin improvements by reformulation, decreasing obsolete inventory, and rationalizing ingredients; $17MM cost savings and margin improvement on 30% of all SKU’s. • Managed a 35% reduction in force.• Improved product quality resulting in 21% reduction in consumer complaints. • Founded and developed the Nutrition Center of Excellence for all of the company in response to the CDC’s announcement of the obesity epidemic in America. This resulted in ConAgra being named as the industry leader in responsible balanced nutrition.• Member of the Health/Wellness strategic development team. Developed a three-year strategic plan.• Selected to participate in the first obesity conference at Harvard Medical School involving Government, Industry and AcademiaInfluenced and provided comments to FDA for trans fat, carbohydrate definition, dietary guidelines, qualified health claims, and recommended sodium intake resulting in final rulings favorable to the company

Salt Lake City Ut

R&D and Quality leader of this dietary supplement manufacturer. Directed all facets of product development consisting of food, beverage, capsules, and tablets. Led quality assurance/quality control for three manufacturing plants. Managed regulatory and scientific affairs, analytical sciences, engineering, packaging, research contracts, and consumer services. Worked effectively with cross-functional leaders – Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Purchasing. • Implemented statistical process control and received National Natural Food Products Association NNFA GMP certification• Established a product standards group for GMP compliance of specifications• Annualized cost improvement $1.2MM through reformulations and implemented vendor certification program. • Designed a new product development commercialization process, thereby reducing timelines by half.• Spearheaded the launch of 10 unique, proprietary, efficacious products.• Board member for the Council for Responsible Nutrition. Represented Weider’s position on nutritional regulatory issues such as ephedra and carbohydrate definition

Greater New York City Area

Created and developed a computerized lifestyle management tool to improve individual health, which has been leased to numerous health related companies. Developed a line of health and fitness oriented foods

Camden, Nj

Provided technical services support for all aspects of product development, production, and launching of food products for Campbell International companies. Brands included Pepperidge Farm, Lazarroni Biscuits, Arnotts Biscuits, Godiva Chocolate, Swift Meats of Argentina and Campbell Soup products in 25 countries. Managed the support of international companies in developing and implementing quality assurance programs for all Campbell International Food Plants. • Worked closely with marketing, sales, and product development groups to develop, produce, and launch safe, trendy food products based on the culture of that country• Formed business partnerships with other companies and led the team to produce, package, and launch Pepperidge Farm products• Contracted with universities and research institutions worldwide to conduct research in areas of interest to Campbell: refrigerated prepared foods, microwave technology, aseptic packaging and water activity of foods. Formed an International Scientific Advisory Board.

Ph.D., Nutritional Biochemistry & Metabolism

Post Doctoral Fellow, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

B.S., Nutrition Science & Chemistry