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Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

Primarily focused on assisting scientists with non-dairy beverage formulation, as well as internal ingredient development. This involves collaborating on formulas, making samples, carrying out a range of analytical tests, collecting and summarizing data, product performance testing, shelf-life studies, and organizing sensory analysis panels. Assist pilot plant runs, including the operation and CIP/ COP of a decanter and pasteurizer + homogenizer unit. Occasionally visit plants to collect run data and help facilitate trials. Completed Better Process Control School in June 2024. Gaining familiarity with Genesis nutrition software and the Devex spec system.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Train year-round and compete in midwest ski races as a member of the Team Birkie marathon team. Top results from 2024 included 5th place at the Seeley Hills Classic, and 6th place at the City of Lakes Loppet skate. Top 2023 results included 5th place in the classic American Birkebeiner, and 3rd place at the classic Noquemanon Ski Marathon. Formulate and use homemade carbohydrate/ electrolyte drink mixes and protein beverages to fuel training activities such as running, road biking, and rollerskiing.

Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States

Worked on mixers, cookers, dryers, toasters, and liquid slurry systems executing setup, startup, operation, shutdown, and sanitation, in addition to training new hires in some of these areas. Stationed at the James Ford Bell Technical Center, these were scaled-down versions of production equipment used mainly for research and development, but there were occasional production runs as well. The systems required near-constant teamwork and communication, as well as frequent analytical tests of product parameters in order to make appropriate process changes. Networked with product developers, scientists, and engineers to ensure their test runs were successful. Certified sanitation inspector that was responsible for assessing cleans and deciding if machinery was fit to be reassembled and used. Selected to be a member of an interdisciplinary working group that addressed ingredient pest control. Received general and company-specific sensory analysis training.

St Albans, Vermont, United States

Worked in all aspects of the brewing operation; responsibilities included operating and supervising the semi-automated canning line, hooking up hoses and operating pumps to clean and sanitize brew tanks, transferring product between tanks, taking indicator measurements for batches such as gravity and carbonation, adding ingredients to batches, and occasional shipping tasks. Helped develop Smoke on the Mountain, a chili and tea-flavored mead.

Vermont, United States

Intern for the fall 2021 semester, stayed on as an employee through the end of school. Traveled around Vermont and upstate New York performing maintenance services for draft systems at bars and breweries, as well as occasional system installation work and system assessments. Activities included cleaning draft lines, disassembling and cleaning draft faucets and towers, cleaning keg couplers, and troubleshooting.

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

Processed bulk quantities of front-line and closeout food into saleable portions, created and maintained numerous displays with these items. Kept open lines of communication within a team environment, and assisted with pricing, stocking and maintenance elsewhere in the store.

Bozeman, Montana, United States

Summer job that gave experience within a commercial food production setting. Was responsible for ice cream batch mixing, churning and packaging, as well as baking mix-ins for different flavors. Performed regular inventories, weekly deliveries, daily sanitation procedures, and helped develop a seasonal peach cobbler flavor.

Coached adult skiers of all abilities in the areas of technique, fitness, and race strategy. Coordinated with other coaches to plan and execute workouts and implement Covid-19 safety measures. Refined coaching style to emphasize 1-2 simple but effective cues per session, so as to not overwhelm athletes.

Performed general tasks in the apple orchards, such as harvest and tree maintenance. Created a tasting guide and rating system for nearly every variety grown on the farm, including notes on taste, aroma, and appearance.

Orono, Maine, United States

Focused on malt barley for the brewing industry, as well as corn, oat and wheat variety trials. Executed research tasks, such as: sample collection, processing and analysis, data counts, and weed management. Networked with farms across the state to set up and monitor other research trials.

Orono, Maine, United States

Worked wherever possible at the family business creating handmade wooden marine products, including: paddles, oars, masts, flagpoles, boat hooks, canoe seats, and pack baskets. Focused primarily on finish work such as sanding, varnishing, leather-sewing, and shipping.

Food Systems, B.S., Food Science And Sustainable Agriculture

Activities and Societies: Nordic ski club

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