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Indianapolis, IN, US

United States

• Achieved a savings of $400,000 in COGS profit margin by sourcing new partners and reformulations.
• Designed and implemented Stage Gate process (KPI) for new innovations and currently leading 14+ projects from ideation to launch, on time and on budget.
• Formulated 14+ high-quality new product skus based on significant scientific research articles and market trends.
• Collaborated with cross-functional team members and vendors while maintaining good standing relationships.
• Developed and administered customer panel surveys to analyze data and utilize results for innovation concepts.

United States

• Product Development lead for dietary supplement (drug-free) soft gel expansion project which involved developing 19 formulations backed by scientific articles, creating product claims and working closely with contract.
• Executed exploratory adult and children’s liquid medication (OTC and dietary supplement) expansion project by identify areas of innovation with ingredient research, technical feasibility, and evaluating manufacturing.
• Handled official Target launch of ‘Welly Remedies’ consisting of 13 OTC and 4 dietary supplement soft gel products.
• Collaborated with Brand team examining trends and executing consumer testing panels.
• Implemented Drug-Free Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual of Welly company process.

San Diego, CA

• Successfully launched 24 new dietary supplement skus from ideation to first production by collaborating with cross-functional team members and manufacturing partners ($1.2 million in profit).
• Sole formulator of 24 high-quality new product skus based on significant scientific research articles.
• Achieved an increase of $200,000 in COGS profit margin by sourcing new manufacturing partners.
• Oversaw Quality Assurance responsibilities: COAs, Product Specifications System, Shelf-Life Testing.
• Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Quality Control (QC) Manual for company.
• Spearheaded NASC (National Animal Supplement Council) Certification process for internal canine line.

Rosemont IL

• Lead Product Developer for multiple categories: shelf stable snacks, fried potatoes, popcorn, soups and more.
• Successfully commercialized 14 new products and 127 reformulation projects.
• Headed the Rykoff Sexton Brand Relaunch which included producing 30 new products.
• Managed product specifications and ensured each range was met during trials and first productions.
• Sole responsibilities included overseeing: ideation sessions, bench formulations, plant trials, first productions, collaborating with cross functions team, and quarterly field product trainings.

Plainfield, IL

• Collaborated with cross functional team and flavor houses to successfully commercialize six new beverages into the Canadian and U.S. retail markets (ranging from low ABV beverages to high proof spirits).
• Oversaw six plant trials and first production runs at two Canadian Diageo plants.
• Utilized analytical equipment to gather data such as alcohol, brix, pH, turbidity, specific gravity, etc.
• Ensured plants followed Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for production and cleaning techniques.
• Daily responsibilities included conducting successful project calls, creating liquid bench samples, selecting needed analysis tests, and conducting shelf-life studies.

Elwood, Indiana, United States