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Caldwell, Idaho, United States

Salisbury, Maryland

Ontario, Oregon

Product Development Project Manager (2012-2013)Led multi-functional (Ore-Ida Brand) product development groups for the creation, improvement and brand maintenance of formed frozen potato products (Tater Tots® & Crispers®), all hash browns, casseroles, Steam n’ Mash® and Grillers®.• Created, managed and launched microwaveable Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Easy Tater Tots®.• Developed and implemented acrylamide mitigation for ~15 skus of frozen potato products. Resulted in an annual cost… Show more Product Development Project Manager (2012-2013)Led multi-functional (Ore-Ida Brand) product development groups for the creation, improvement and brand maintenance of formed frozen potato products (Tater Tots® & Crispers®), all hash browns, casseroles, Steam n’ Mash® and Grillers®.• Created, managed and launched microwaveable Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Easy Tater Tots®.• Developed and implemented acrylamide mitigation for ~15 skus of frozen potato products. Resulted in an annual cost avoidance of ~$4,000,000.• Qualified two factories to produce a new product.• Supervised two professional employees, 3 interns and multiple temporary employees. Implemented individual development plans and coached for professional growth. Led multi-functional groups and projects/meetings.• Received 2013 Heinz TechNova Award – Technical achievement in Product Development.Product Development Senior Food Technologist (2010-2012)• Responsible for development and maintenance of formed and hash brown potato products, including creation of finished product specifications and process specifications.• Led, developed and implemented acrylamide mitigation for ~30 skus.• Implemented Tater Tot quality improvement project resulting in overall liking and texture improvement.• Supervised 1-2 employees and performed yearly evaluations.• Planned and led multiple factory tests in three different factories.Product Development Food Technologist (2006-2010)Development and maintenance of formed and hash brown potato products, including creation of finished product specifications and process specifications.• Assisted with development of Ore-Ida acrylamide reduction strategy and served as litigation resource.• Assumed increased responsibility as a supervisor.• Helped qualify new co-pack facility. Show less

Blackfoot, Idaho

Responsible for development and optimization of products for food service brands and quick serve restaurant (QSR) chain customers. • Led multi-functional team for the creation of a soup for a chain account.• Developed and commercialized trans-fat free refried beans.• Supervised and performed yearly evaluations for one Research Scientist.• Led R&D team in successful product manufacturing process change for largest QSR customer.

Silverton, Oregon

Product Development Supervisor (2001-2004)Developed new meat products and revised existing meat products based on customer needs.• Developed >50 new products for soups, frozen meals, food service restaurants and QSRs.• Supervised three full time employees for all R&D functions at BrucePac’s largest plant.• Created and implemented processing specifications for production and coordinated transition from R&D to full scale production.• Created all product labels following… Show more Product Development Supervisor (2001-2004)Developed new meat products and revised existing meat products based on customer needs.• Developed >50 new products for soups, frozen meals, food service restaurants and QSRs.• Supervised three full time employees for all R&D functions at BrucePac’s largest plant.• Created and implemented processing specifications for production and coordinated transition from R&D to full scale production.• Created all product labels following USDA regulations.• Created all finished product specifications and generated nutritional information using Genesis software.Quality Systems Supervisor (2000-2001) / Quality Assurance Supervisor (1999-2001)• Revised/created customer product specifications. Created USDA product labels; Performed nutritional analysis (Genesis software); and created/implemented coordinated production processing procedures. Taught HACCP and good manufacturing practices (GMPs); Helped create/ implement allergen program. Ensured product standards were being met.• Supervised Quality Assurance Technicians for two-shift processing plant. Revised/created product grading specifications. Monitored and enforced the HACCP and GMPs.. Show less

Master Of Science (Ms), Food Science

B.S., Foods, Nutrition, And Related Services