·Responsible for managing a major co-manufacturing account from both R&D and commercialization perspectives.·Worked with the customer’s product development team to develop packaged fresh foods products that are sold in a national grocery store chain·Managed a product line that ranged from 15-50 skus·Executed precise, detailed documentation throughout the development process that could be easily scaled up for manufacture. ·Supported the account for presentations, pilots, startups, and post-launch ·Travel up to 5-10% ·Analyze ongoing production in a plant setting and implement process improvements when necessary.

In addition to previous responsibilities:· Work with a team to design and implement menus for international airlines.· Travel up to 50% to support company’s various national manufacturing plant locations for presentations, start-ups, cycle changes, and any operational needs when necessary.

· Developed packaged fresh foods product lines (Cold and HMR) for co-manufacturer accounts that were sold in coffeeshops, gas stations, grocery stores, and convenience stores· Worked in a team to create custom menu design for each client’s unique needs and requests · Precise, detailed recipe development and writing, including methods and yields. · Data entry into Microsoft Excel format template and web-based proprietary software to create accurate documentation for production, procurement, food cost, and food safety.· Conduct shelf-life testing and complete all documentation to assure FDA and USDA requirements and internal standards· Travel up to 20-50% to support the company’s national manufacturing locations for presentations, startups, and other operational needs· Manage projects from idea conception to launch as well as maintain standard of quality for the duration of the project’s life by performing routine assessments · Coordinate with the marketing department for new and current customers· Analyze ongoing production in a plant setting and implement process improvements when necessary.· Monitor current culinary trends to be able to utilize the best ideas for prospective clients· Experience with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP)

· Scaled and mixed various cupcake, filling, and icing recipes· Baked and decorated 15 dozen to 100 dozen cupcakes per day· Created daily prep and production lists · Responsible for the quality and presentation of product· Contributed menu ideas and collaborated in product development· Ordered daily inventory and ensured ample levels of food ingredients and supplies were maintained

AFTERNOON KITCHEN MANAGER | OCTOBER 2008-OCTOBER 2010 In addition to the duties listed as baker:· Promoted from baker to manager after 1½ years based on outstanding job performance · Managed all decorated cookie production including creating new designs, rotating themed display cases and executing custom orders· Managed/supervised a staff of up to 10 employees which included interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, and disciplinary action/terminations if required· Created production schedule/prep lists for up to 5 people on a daily basis· Oversaw pie production for up to 5 employees making 50+ pies daily· Ensured that employees followed all food safety and employee safety protocols· Monitored quality and consistency while focusing on minimizing waste and maintaining efficiency· Performed opening and closing duties including prepping items and ensuring all areas were properly sanitized · Ordered inventory and ensured ample levels of food ingredients, supplies and equipment were maintained· Tested recipes for all new product development at the companyRETAIL, BAKER, AND DECORATOR | FEBRUARY 2006-OCTOBER 2008· Retail customer service - courteously greeted customers and efficiently processed transactions within busy, fast-paced retail environment.· Operate cash register and computer P.O.S. system to itemize and total customer purchases and collect payments and make change for cash transactions· Accurately scaled, mixed, and baked recipes such as fillings, icings, cakes, quick breads, cookies, and pies· Assembled, iced and decorated round layer cakes · Decorated 5 to 40 dozen cupcakes daily, including custom orders· Decorated cookies, and other small pastries

· Assembled and plated cold appetizers, salads, and desserts to order during lunch and dinner service for 160+covers per shift · Prepared all mise en place for the garde manger/pastry station · Maintained the highest standard of sanitation in prep, service, and clean up· Received weekly delivery and ensured all items were proper temperature and appropriate quality