Taylor Johnson Email & Phone Number

United States

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Product Development• Develop new products, and modify current products to meet customer expectations; including evaluation of product applications• Cultivate Project Management skills to set goals, keep timelines and achieve successful outcome• Develop and maintain accurate records related to the products such as formulas, label development, production process, HACCP, product specification, nutritional data, shelf life, etc.• Assist with technical consultation and support to Sales and Marketing teams while working to fine tune skills in this areaProject Requests• Independently completes project requests as assigned on-time• Provide application samples and usage recommendations, as needed• Tracks project trends and optimizes processes for product developmentCommercialization• Oversee scale-up from bench to production trials• Develop processing parameters with current equipment for better efficiency and yields• Directly oversee retail packaging creation, proofing, and trail runs• Troubleshoot trials and provide recommendations for corrective actionTechnical Support• Provide technical support to customers seeking product information and advice as it pertains to product application/usage levels• Cross-functional interface with QA, Global Sourcing, Commodities, Operations, and Beverage Equipment to ensure support for finished products• Demonstrate knowledge of field protocols and procedures that support products and solutions to customersRaw Material Assessment• Evaluate, approve, and analyze risk of new or existing ingredients• Evaluate new raw materials and conduct sensory analysis with a cross-functional group.• Evaluate technical specification documentation for compliance with S&D requirements

Louisville, Kentucky

Product Quality Technologist• Chemical (salt and acid titration, pH, brix, protein, moisture, and fat analysis), physical (viscosity, piece size) and organoleptic analysis of Papa John’s food products (meat, cheese, sauce, seasonings). • This includes monthly, quarterly and semi-annual routine testing as well as frequent nonroutine food projects• Laboratory maintenance and SOP authorship. Product Manager – Pizza Boxes and Packaging• Management of corrugated and packaging category from a quality perspective, which includes traveling to approve corrugated product at plant locations, supplier communication, audit review/approval (GFSI, SQF, ISO9000), plant approval and customer support.• Created a universal case label to be used across all products by suppliers and initiated a project to reduce warehouse damage to product being delivered to stores.• Collaboration with R&D and SCM on regular packaging innovations and cost savings projects that have saved over $1 million a year.

Erlanger, Ky

Product Development Technician at WILD Flavors developing for a large client in the energy drink industry. Duties included product development, shelf stability testing, batching products, tweaking samples according to client feedback and collecting necessary analytical data (pH, Brix, titer and Carbo QC).

A contract position as a quality assurance laboratory technician. I managed domestic and international shipments of samples and supplies and also assisted research scientists in new product development such as batching liquids, proofing spirits, shelf life studies and product inventory. In addition to my main responsibilities, I was key in developing and organizing our whiskey library where I lead weekly tastings to gather sensory data.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

A 6 month contract where I analyzed food and water samples for bacterial presence. Food samples were tested for bacteria such as Listeria, Salmonella and E. coli (0157:H7). Drinking water and public water sources like pools were analyzed for total coliform count, fecal and E. coli. In addition to testing samples, I adhered to regulations put in place by the USDA, FDA and state government for food and water safety. I also followed standard operating procedures for testing methods and lab maintenance/efficiency.

Master Of Science - Ms, Microbiology, General, 3.65

Master Of Science In Management And Leadership, Project Management, 3.85

Certificate, Introductory Haccp

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Biology, General, 3.3