Currently I am working with a small team on the development and growth of Avant Organics. We are the newest addition to the Crest Industries family of companies and our focus is to develop new sustainable products for the specialty chemical industry. PURPOSEWe are devoted to fostering a positive change in our industry by building our community on the pillars of transparency and limitless creativity.VALUESTransparency | In our ever-changing industry, we tell the truth and are forthcoming. We believe transparency is the only way to build trusting and lasting relationships.Collaboration | We share, learn, and grow as a team and with our partners. Collaboration unleashes everyone’s potential.The Art of Science | We believe creativity is limitless. We innovate and provide authentic solutions backed by science.Previously as Quality Control Manager of a leading global manufacturer of natural flavor ingredients for the food, beverage, and specialty flavor industry. I have gained extensive knowledge in the operation and calibration of GC-FID, GC-MS, and HPLC-MS to ensure the production of the highest quality productsAt the start of my career I worked in the R&D department as a chemist. This position involved the development of new products synthesized by Ph.D. senior chemists and the successful scale-up of these products for large scale production. I have developed many of my skills while working on important projects for companies like Firmenich, Givaudan, and IFF. These projects have provided me with extensive experience in critical thinking, multitasking, and problem-solving as well as given me industrial experience in distillation, extraction, and crystallization. I am passionate about improving my skills in industrial chemistry, instrumentation, and quality assurance.