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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

London, Gb

• Managed all sensory shelf life studies and shelf life extension projects. Provided technical support to study requestors and utilized problem solving skills for any issues. • Designed and executed sensory tests for new innovations, process improvements, and cost savings opportunities, then collected data, drew conclusions, and reported results to the Liquid Commercialization team. • Implemented new ways of working across different sensory functions that increased efficiency, simplified processes, and eliminated paper use. • Led sensory panels, including daily Round Tables and monthly Key Stakeholder meetings, in order to evaluate products against a control. • Oversaw other sensory functions as well, such as plant qualifications, standard audits, and consumer care, which relied heavily on utilizing multitasking skills.

Taipei, Tw

- Taught English in Taiwan to young students at a bilingual kindergarten during the morning as well as after school English classes in the evening for students ages 7-15. - Successfully instructed students to learn grammar/reading/writing/speaking in a 100% English environment, thus using effective and strong communication skills to overcome the language barrier between the teacher and students.- Increased student's interest and participation by incorporating fun, educational games and activities.- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

St Louis, Mo, Us

- Reviewed, updated, and developed new product specification forms that outlined Panera's expectations of their suppliers and supported the company's goals. - Assisted in implementing the TraceGains database in order to simplify and strengthen the company's connection to its suppliers.- Tested current and potential products from suppliers to detect issues and that they matched Panera's product specifications. - Observed and contributed to meetings with suppliers to analyze and test potential or current products. - Assisted on the Quality Assurance hotline, which involved reaching out and working with Panera's cafes.

Leuven, Be

-Assisted in the implementation of a new rapid prototyping department, which included designing and conducting plant trials, developing procedural and safety outlines and training materials, and training co-workers to work in the new department.- Conducted experiments in the new department to ensure the operations were running smoothly and summarized the results.- Performed daily laboratory tasks to gather data and to evaluate the quality of the products. - Experienced operations at all levels of the brewing process, which included hands on experience operating packagers, pasteurizers, centrifuges, sanitizing systems, and tank transfers.- Collaborated effectively with a team of interns to develop our own products. - Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.

Bachelor Of Science, Food Science

Diploma