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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Led product team initiatives and decision making to best serve customers needs and ensure brand integrity.Led change management initiatives to foster culture of innovation.Implemented a product development process that incorporated all departments relevant to product launches and roadmap planning.Implemented a literature review process that identified relevant scientific literature to back up product claims and educate customers. Represented organization at industry events… Show more Led product team initiatives and decision making to best serve customers needs and ensure brand integrity.Led change management initiatives to foster culture of innovation.Implemented a product development process that incorporated all departments relevant to product launches and roadmap planning.Implemented a literature review process that identified relevant scientific literature to back up product claims and educate customers. Represented organization at industry events, networking with potential partners and clients.Coordinated product launches and projects across multiple teams to ensure timely completion.Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.Assessed risks associated with various decisions or strategies before implementation.Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.Collaborated and acted as liaison between technical R&D team and marketing departments to streamline processes and improve communication.Liaised with legal team to manage label compliance. Show less

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

Engaged in a remote team role dedicated to driving solutions for food supply chain clients regarding food safety, quality and risk management. Lead projects and participated as part of a team for clients in the food and beverage industry. Expanded service offerings to begin consulting on food labeling regulations and nutrition facts panel compliance. Developed and implemented team performance metrics data capture systems for useful insights in tracking client leads, time tracking, project… Show more Engaged in a remote team role dedicated to driving solutions for food supply chain clients regarding food safety, quality and risk management. Lead projects and participated as part of a team for clients in the food and beverage industry. Expanded service offerings to begin consulting on food labeling regulations and nutrition facts panel compliance. Developed and implemented team performance metrics data capture systems for useful insights in tracking client leads, time tracking, project management and invoicing. This includes visual representations of data for decision-making board members. Built custom trainings and templates on important food safety and regulatory topics for client projects that demonstrated our teams expertise in areas of regulatory risk assessment and risk management. Show less

Worthington, Ohio

Managed and lead multiple projects related to food safety and quality initiatives for food and beverage manufacturers at any given time. Lead professional training at an international food industry conference on Root Cause Analysis.Designed and launched company’s website including social media posts and other marketing materials.

Lewis Center, Ohio

Contributed as part of the R&D team of five to maintain current product line of dairy and soy based toddler formula products and develop new products. Oversaw and managed performance of remote co-manufacturers facilities. Worked cross functionally with quality, purchasing, accounting and operations to ensure successful production of product line.Initiated project to further utilize the ERP system in place throughout other departments.Implemented a sustainability program for safe and… Show more Contributed as part of the R&D team of five to maintain current product line of dairy and soy based toddler formula products and develop new products. Oversaw and managed performance of remote co-manufacturers facilities. Worked cross functionally with quality, purchasing, accounting and operations to ensure successful production of product line.Initiated project to further utilize the ERP system in place throughout other departments.Implemented a sustainability program for safe and sustainable disposal of returned food products. Show less

Executed administrative tasks in a center that provides product and process development for dairy, beverage, fruits, vegetables, bakery, pasta, and meats.Strengthened knowledge of the food industry through pilot plant facilities and used food safety knowledge to answer consumer questions on a food safety hotline.

Columbus, Ohio

Compiled statistical data of Ohio food industry survey for a research and development center that specializes in accelerating bioproducts commercialization.Prepared/participated in a presentation of results to the Director of the OSU Food Industries Center.Conducted phone campaign to increase survey response rate and managed correspondence with survey respondents.Integrated pertinent information for OBIC's website.

Independently prepared, enriched, and plated food samples of various matrices based on lab quality standards. Interpreted confirmed lab results requiring accuracy. Gained knowledge of food safety requirements applicable to the food industry.