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Chicago, IL

Act as a trusted consultant and advisor across all R&D categories and verticals, with an emphasis on the beverage industry. Integrate in-demand market trends into new product initiatives, including natural and organic products, flavor applications, low-sugar/sugar-free formulas, protein enhancement, beverage concentrates, and other desirable.

Developed and managed new and existing products across multiple production facilities, including store-brand carbonated beverages, iced tea, flavor- and vitamin/mineral-enhanced waters, dry mix powdered beverages, and coffees. Designed and built a beverage pilot plant for aseptic and retort applications. Produced dairy-based coffee items in the retort.

Downers Grove, IL

Reformulated refrigerated canned dough for product improvement purposes. Reduced trans-fats across multiple bakery items, in adherence with new regulatory guidelines. Developed new products, implemented cost savings, innovated flavor applications, and managed new product design for both retail and food service product lines.

Lisle, IL

Reformulated dry soup and sauce mixes in response to potentially contaminated dairy-based ingredients. Developed a broad range of oil-based dressings and mayonnaise spreads for a growing market. Enhanced savory flavor systems by developing flavor-masking technologies for dry and liquid dairy systems. Emphasized cost-saving measures while maintaining.

Mundelien, IL

Provided comprehensive consulting to global food companies seeking product development and new customer development services. Emphasized aseptic, retort, medical foods, dairy, and RTD projects. Co-developed and patented multiple sugar-free, frozen carbonated beverages (Slurpees), as well as the flavor systems for Crystal Light branded Slurpees. Created.