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Chicago, Illinois, United States

New Jersey, United States

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

• Responsible for assisting and supporting meat team projects to successfully complete a high volume of Research and Development • Accurately weigh and measure ingredients as required for testing• Assist with data collection• Assist with machine set-up for testing and machine breakdown-moving of heavy equipment, cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment• Organize and conduct inventory of the lab, request supplies for the lab when needed• Follow timelines needed to prepare product samples, SOPs, GMP, and safety procedures for the lab

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Assisted in the ideation, research, development, and sampling of products for current and prospective customers including various spice and beverage blends.• Received and sampled incoming raw ingredients to ensure materials meet proper company specifications and appropriate lot traceability.• Performed weekly warehouse and personnel inspections in accordance with SQF and OSHA requirements.• Provided safety trainings to warehouse and lab personnel to ensure an understanding of GMPs and OSHA procedures.

Dallas, Texas

• Set up, checked calibration of, and operated laboratory equipment and instruments.• Performed periodic metal detector checks as part of the company HAACP plan.• Performed daily allergen and protein swabbing for internal and external use to ensure proper food quality, safety, and compliance of food products and warehouse equipment.• Tested samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications using sensory evaluation and salt titrations.

Denton, Texas

• Efficiently prepared assortment of baked items from scratch for consumers• Participated in the periodic development of recipes and launch of new baked items, with several products becoming popular staples of the establishment• Fulfill customer orders in a timely manner, managing multiple orders at a time, with up to 100 items or more• Managed, assisted, and trained coworkers in tasks when needed to help develop skills

Fort Worth, Texas

• Skillfully organized collections according to the Dewey Decimal system• Provided excellent customer service to patrons• Assisted in training new employees and volunteers• Implemented new projects to help with team building and increased organization performance.

Bachelor Of Applied Science, Culinary Science And Foodservice Management, 3.6 Gpa

Activities and Societies: • Food and Nutrition Network • Dean's List • PRIDE Club

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Activities and Societies: Dean's ListCulinary Arts I & II Certificate 3.5 GPA