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Food Scientist- Product and Recipe Developer

Profile Summary

Product Development Food Scientist with over 8 years of experience in the food industry.

I have developed products for restaurant chains, large companies, and small start-ups. I love the challenge of creating a delicious and nutritious product from ingredients within quality and price parameters.

I recently graduated with an MS in Food Technology from Wageningen University (ranked #1 in the world for agricultural and food sciences).

My specific skills include:

- Product labelling: Develop an FDA-compliant nutrition facts panel, including serving size, calories, nutrients, %DV, and ingredient deck. Provide all other information regarding labelling required to be FDA compliant.

- Product formulation: Develop and provide a formula capable of creating a consistent, high-quality product. This includes testing potential combinations of ingredients for sensory appeal, shelf stability, and product functionality while staying within the desired price range. More complex or technical products require longer and cost more to formulate.

- Ingredient sourcing: Create relationships with potential suppliers. Obtain ingredient samples, specifications, and price estimates. Provide a cost-benefit analysis of each of the ingredient options. Needs to be done for each of the ingredients included in the product.

- Package sourcing: Create relationships with potential suppliers. Obtain packaging samples, specifications, and price estimates. Provide a cost-benefit analysis of each of the packaging options.

- HACCP planning: Use established manufacturing plan and understanding of potential hazards to create and implement a HACCP plan.

- Product certification: Interface with certifying organizations to obtain USDA organic, Non-GMO project, Kosher, Gluten-Free, Fair Trade, or other certifications desired for the product.

Subject Matter Expertise

Services

Product Development

Product Development Formulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing

Work Experience

Project Management Associate

NutriGold Inc.

April 2017 - November 2017

Director of Product Development and Safety

Ambrosia Labs

April 2016 - March 2017

Product Development Intern

Hires Big H

January 2016 - April 2016

Food Microbiology Laboratory Assistant

BYU Food Science Department

December 2015 - April 2016

Baker

BYU Bakery

January 2015 - April 2015

Product Development Intern

General Mills

August 2014 - December 2014

Culinary Arts Teacher

Walden School of the Liberal Arts

August 2014 - December 2014

Head Cook

Oakcrest Camp

January 2014 - August 2014

Food Sensory Laboratory Assistant

BYU Food Science Department

December 2013 - April 2014

Education

Food Technology: Food Ingredient Functionality

Wageningen University

August 2017 - Present

Food Science: Food Chemistry

Brigham Young University

August 2013 - June 2016

Certifications

Certification details not provided.