Associate Brand Manager on Peter Pan Peanut Butter & Libby's Canned Meats, focusing on new product innovation.

Project-based economic development position managing the Indiana State Department of Agriculture's international trade program. Led three agricultural trade missions to China meant to increase Indiana exports, deepen international relationships and attract foreign direct investment to the state. Implemented a new trade show initiative to encourage Indiana's food and value-added agricultural companies to attend industry trade shows. Worked with Indiana companies to develop export strategies and provide export assistance in collaboration with the Food Export Association of the Midwest.

Audited Midwest Poultry Services' I-9 documentation and hiring procedures. Met with staff responsible for hiring at multiple company locations and helped implement procedures for correct I-9 verification.