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Bloomingdale, Illinois, Us

• Daily management of product information and image database for complete NOW catalog (1,600+ items, 11,000+ images) for promotion across retail websites• Leads Salsify integration including but not limited to user management, product content, channels, enhanced content and contracts• Creates and manages digital catalogs for brand synergy across internal and external teams• Trains Sales and Marketing team members on PIM system (Salsify) and digital content strategies• Reviews Amazon metrics and develops strategic product assessment reports for brand growth on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual scale

Bloomingdale, Illinois, Us

• Lead formulator on capsule recipes : designs new products, runs pilot trials, creates production instructions, facilities initial production runs • Creates databases and design standards for language use, calculations, and more to be used by all staff• Leads sensory examinations, design tests, analyze results, publish findings and make final decisions• Communicates daily with multiple areas of business (ie production, marketing, sales, science, etc)• Documents and facilitates changes to product recipes, packaging, and instructions• Problem solves issues on processing and production floors, works to find root issue of cause • Interim R&D Engineer and Packaging Specialist focused on increasing production efficiency (12 months)• R&D Lead on all Walmart and Super Nutrition products (formulation, packaging, and production)• 7 New products released in past 7 months (Lead formulator on all 7)• Lead member of in-house safety team, in charge of lab audits and new hire training for entire plant

Bloomingdale, Illinois, Us

• Formulated recipes for new items and current product improvements• Calculated, analyzed and determined use for items out of company’s specifications• Documented and facilitated changes to product recipes, packaging, instructions• Communicated with multiple areas (ie production, packaging, science, etc) of business• Created databases to store R&D historical information improve access efficiency• Designed standards for language use, calculations, and more to be used by all R&D staff• Lead Sensory examinations, design tests, analyze results, publish findings and final decisions

Bloomingdale, Illinois, Us

• Followed specific recipes to create wide array of food grade mixes weighing up to 200 KG• Independently ran a variety of machines including encapsulation, tablet press, tablet coating, and blenders.• Worked with specialists to improve recipes and create solutions to processing issues• Engineered multiple facets of a machine to meet different specifications for each product• Ran preliminary tests on mixes to catch issues before full production runs started• Solved problems on the fly as machines were running to create an acceptable finished good• Purchased and inventoried stock and special items for R&D department• Managed inventory and layout of 3 R&D labs

Notre Dame, In, Us

• Manage laboratory on all levels at ND campus (Hiring students, Inventory, Training, Animal Care, Troubleshoot/Repairing equipment, etc)• Created and updated student training manual and laboratory SOPs• Worked with Utah DNR on Great Salt Lake conservation project• Ran/Managed experiments with Brine Shimp, Brine Flies, and multiple phytoplankton species• Managed UNDERC East property in Land O' Lakes, WI (8000 acres)• Responsible for inventory management of over 3000 unique items on UNDERC property• Mentored 2 students over 10 week environmental science project• Assisted 50+ students in how to use equipment, run statistics, or ordering supplies while at UNDERC

San Diego, Ca, Us

• Trained as Mini Pond Manager of all research and development projects using mini ponds.• Responsible for data management of all mini pond experiments.• Developed and completed plans to incorporate new experiments into the field• Lead meetings on progress seen in field studies• Coordinated schedules with other employees to set up and develop new experiments• Wrote and complied Standard Operating Procedures• Responsible for health of ponds• Maintained proper inventory on equipment needed in lab and field• Created multiple medias from scratch using recipe sheets. • Calculated amount of salts, nutrients, media, and culture needed to set experiments according to experiment owner's proposal.

• Supervised 8 analysts in day to day lab activities• Set schedules, approved payroll, planned staff meetings• Ensured all lab work was completed by set deadlines• Trained all new personnel through an extensive three month period. • Trained in quality control of incoming samples for non-compliant sample submissions.• Performed isolation of genetic material for testing using high-throughput instrumentation.• Performed high-throughput genetic sequencing for forensic and legal genetic casework.• Analysis and interpretation of human genetic data for forensic and legal purposes.• Exercised Chain of Custody practices to limit potential mishandling and contamination of legal genetic casework.• Performed forensic extraction procedures for non-standard legal and non-legal cases. • Created reports for all legal cases going to a court house. • Conducted high-throughput DNA isolation and genetic analysis of patient data in high complexity genetic laboratory.• Extensive use of advanced genetic testing methods, including real-time PCR analysis and mass spectroscopy.• Experienced in aseptic techniques and use of general and highly specialized laboratory instrumentation.• Trained in CLIA and HIPAA regulations.

Washington Dc, Us

• Performed Presence/Absence survey for Dune Sagebrush Lizard (DSL Sceloporus arenicolus) proposed for federal listing• Performed mist net surveys for cave swallows • Performed surveys for Western burrowing owl• Used and maintained Wildlife Cameras• Performed Bird Surveys in Riparian Landscapes• Established Transects for pellet counts• Evaluated Wildlife Waters• Surveyed for the Kuenzler Cactus

Glencoe, Illinois, Us

• Performed Presence/Absence survey for Dune Sagebrush Lizard (DSL Sceloporus arenicolus) proposed for federal listing• Performed mist net surveys for cave swallows • Surveyed locations for Western burrowing owls• Used and maintained Wildlife Cameras• Worked with Apache tribe to implement riparian restoration efforts of native flora vital to Apache custom• Implemented GIS software and GPS equipment into SDL survey• Crew Leadero Responsible for crew members safety and productivityo Trained new personnel for reptile/amphibian identificationo Responsible for transferring of field data into databaseo Responsible for equipment maintenance including vehicle maintenance

Dekalb, Il, Us

Absence/Presence Surveys of multiple herp species located in Northern Illinois. Maintained and Organized records of NIU Herpetology Museum pieces

Dekalb, Il, Us

Maintained the highest quality of items sold by NoW Foods to the general public

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Biology, General