-Worked with various teams within the company as well as external suppliers to translate product specifications into product labeling compliant with FDA regulations and internal policies-Reviewed labels during various stages of creation and provided feedback on issues relevant to compliance-Collaborated and worked individually on regulatory projects, such as ensuring compliance with new sesame allergen and bioengineering regulation updates

-Created FDA-compliant Nutrition Facts Panels, ingredient, and allergen labeling for dozens of small/medium businesses using Genesis labeling software-Wrote informative articles on company site regarding labeling and product development topics, making complex food industry-related topics accessible to non-technical customers and business owners-Interfaced with dozens of business-owning clients to answer questions and ensure labeling was consistent with customer expectations and FDA… Show more -Created FDA-compliant Nutrition Facts Panels, ingredient, and allergen labeling for dozens of small/medium businesses using Genesis labeling software-Wrote informative articles on company site regarding labeling and product development topics, making complex food industry-related topics accessible to non-technical customers and business owners-Interfaced with dozens of business-owning clients to answer questions and ensure labeling was consistent with customer expectations and FDA regulations Show less

Contributed to the development process by preparing prototypes and helping to adjust formulationsAdministered real-time and accelerated shelf-life tests including sensory evaluationRoutinely tested quality and safety of food products

Provided group and individual instructionPresented food science educational material in a simplified manner Assessed university teaching materials in order to improve course-wide classroom instruction

Mastered seven analytical methods for vitamin, moisture, and protein content used in graduate research Supervised team of 7 students, including compliance with laboratory safety guidelines

• Led team of seven students in designing, producing, and conducting feasibility research for an innovative dairy product• Received grand prize of $10,000 at product development competition during annual conference of Idaho Milk Processors Association and United Dairymen of Idaho

Translated marketing and product guidelines into a delicious snack suitable for all ages Worked with ingredient manufacturers and brokers to identify and source novel, alternative ingredients while working within company standards for organic and non-GMO ingredientsContinuously developed formulations and prototypes based on client and sensory feedbackWorked directly with BYU’s Sensory Lab to plan and carry out sensory evaluations using focus groupsCreated nutrition facts labels… Show more Translated marketing and product guidelines into a delicious snack suitable for all ages Worked with ingredient manufacturers and brokers to identify and source novel, alternative ingredients while working within company standards for organic and non-GMO ingredientsContinuously developed formulations and prototypes based on client and sensory feedbackWorked directly with BYU’s Sensory Lab to plan and carry out sensory evaluations using focus groupsCreated nutrition facts labels and ingredient declarations for two products using the newest FDA guidelines Show less

Collaborated with business and engineering students to develop a complete churro-making kit for start-up catererPlanned and carried out the project to meet requested deliverables with very little overhead supervision

Led 6-person team to win grand prize, including creating and overseeing 6-month team progress timelineDeveloped a novel product by researching and sourcing ingredients, planning for large-scale production and packaging, organizing and carrying out a formal sensory panel, and creating nutrition facts and ingredients labels for three product SKUsOrally presented information about the product, marketing, and production of an innovative food product to industry leaders at annual conference

Reviewed scientific literature about pathogens to aid the factory in complying with USDA HACCP regulations Organized and documented daily sensory panelsCollected environmental and product samples for microbial testingAudited standard operating procedures in production plant for sanitation and monitoring activities