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Mentor, Oh, Us

Vevey, Ch

Led expansion of the plant based meat sector through development of new SKU's for US and EUmarkets and established novel approaches for processing requirements & limitations.- Translated complex technical building blocks into scalable, manufactural products- Modified existing recipes to reduce cost of raw materials by at least $0.20/package acrossmultiple SKUs- Evaluated sites for potential co-manufacturing suitability based on existing expertise andavailable facilities- Consulted for expanded Nestle Food Service team on improved recipe formulation,processing, and handling for multiple plant-based non-deli products as the coatings andconventional meat subject matter expert, resulting in 3 new SKU launches- Coordinated testing efforts from benchtop exploration, to pilot scale up feasibility, throughto full production evaluation with relevant teamsImproved and generated new gold-standards for existing SOPs for conducting pilot scaleproduction and experiments at R&D facility- Lead developer for internal rapid development program to solve a critical business strategyissue through the use of growth-hacking and consumer-centric product design

Rosemont, Il, Us

- Directed product launch from innovation driven conception through design and execution. Workedwith cross-functional teams to identify category opportunities and develop products addressing critical market whitespaces aligned with consumer and customer needs.- Managed sensory and quality attribution of all new product launches and categoryoptimizations- Oversaw primary production for all new/updated products – 12 total products- Responsible for communicating key features and attributes of new products to fieldpersonnel and regional sales personnel- Managed relationships between stakeholders and vendors to ensure timelines a nd expectations were communicated to vendors prior to, and throughout the development process to ensure key business deadlines were met

Working as a food technologist in the Asia, Pacific, Middle-East, and Africa (APMEA) region I had the opportunity to experience a wide array of cultures and markets. Product DevelopmentMuch of my work involved developing new recipes and products to suit the diverse customer base of APMEA, along with a fair bit of matching. I worked extensively with meat products and their related technologies; specifically coated products, marinades, dry rubs, and processed meats.While there I also received focused training regarding the creation and application of liquid smoke technology. Using this I conducted on site training of regional personnel and worked with sites to expand their product libraries.

Manhattan, Ks, Us

Designed and carried out experiments according to statistical parameters.Responsible for coordinating lab personnel and training of all new lab employees to lab SOP's.Communicated project design and results to associates in other disciplines.Maintained a revolving culture library and oversaw bacterial transfer and confirmation procedures.

Responsible for production of experimental materials and disposal of bio-hazardous waste according lab SOP's.Ensured proper preparation of samples for analysis.Designed and implemented procedures for maintenance of laboratory equipment and facilities.Created documentation procedures to ensure compliance with laboratory SOP's.

Master'S Degree, Food Science

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Food Science