Design nutritional and non-nutritional formulations based on required customer expectations. Provide premix specifications to customers once the formula has been completed. Work on revision efforts as needed to fine tune the premix for customer approval. Use salesforce to communicate project updates. Review work orders for commercialized formulations.

Researched vendor data, internal systems and various government on-line sites to gather and compile information in response to customer inquiries on vitamin and mineral premixes for food and beverage fortification. Created and maintained internal databases to support raw material approvals. Managed external customer portals to provide regulatory documentation which included GMO, Kosher, Halal, ingredient statements and nutritionals. Provided key performance indicator reports to senior management team for analysis of department success on a monthly basis.

• Worked collaboratively with flavor chemists to deliver exceptional beverage prototypes for customer approval. • Managed project initiatives for multiple concepts to meet customer timelines. • Demonstrated the ability to scale up concept formulations from laboratory to production. • Familiar with a broad range of processing techniques for food/beverage applications.• Effectively communicated product results and next steps using project management software. • Developed and formulated new products including preparation of lab samples, sourcing raw materials and ingredients, as well as improve the formulations of current products.

• Scientifically documented trial runs and provided recommendations to improve product acceptability. • Ensured critical issues were identified and resolved during pilot plant and full scale production runs. • Provided formulation leadership for new product and reformulation initiatives.• Conducted training for internal employees to support the launch of new products.• Developed beverage syrup, and savory sauce formulas that ensured project goals were executed for successful scale up. • Completed appropriate documentation to help streamline the commercialization process.

Developed and improved product prototype systems. Formulated beverage base prototypes which include ready to drink beverage, isotonic beverages,carbonated soft drinks, powdered drinks, syrups, flavor emulsions, alcoholic beverages, nutritional beverages with natural and artificial flavors. Analyzed juice concentrates with procurement committee for corporate efforts.

Involved in microbiological testing, set up of flavors for release and QC hold, testing for viscosity, brix and pH on incoming batch materials, data entry of specifications for shipment.

Involved in daily verification of plant facilities and equipment before daily operation. Assisted in monitoring and enforcing GMP, SOP. Conducted line checks, product sensory evaluation, and maintenance of the company HACCP plan