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Certified Food Scientist

Profile Summary

I am a Certified Food Scientist providing a unique holistic approach to new product research and development. Combining the foundational process of Cornell Food Science with the mindful use of creative, functional and environmentally responsible ingredients, I've provided leadership to both large-scale international and industry-leading independent upstart companies to bring their products to life. I specialize in plant-based functional product development, nutraceutical beverage and dietary supplement R&D, process engineering relating to F&B commercialization, and FDA/USDA regulatory compliance. My Product Development experience includes dairy foods, plant-based organic foods, frozen meals and beverages, frozen snacks, fortified water beverages/supplements, cannabis dog treats; FSQA experience includes FDA imports/exports, regulatory label compliance, FSMA audits, FSMA-FSVP program implementation as a PCQI; Process Engineering experience includes extrusions, sauce depositing, HPP systems, freezer tunnels, tray vacuum sealers, and more. As a freelancer, I can assist with: • FDA/USDA regulatory label review • Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP) + Supplement Facts Panel (SFP) generation • manufacturing scale up issues • product formulation issues • process validation • shelf life extension/verification • lab testing Please reach out if interested in my assistance - I'd love to help your business grow!

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Food Science
• ★ Product Development
• ★ Product Compliance
• ☆ Natural Product Chemistry
• ☆ Food Engineering
• ☆ Nutrition Science
• ☆ Food Microbiology
• ☆ Food Safety
• ☆ Food Chemistry
• ☆ Food Testing
• ☆ Vegetarian & Vegan Nutrition
• ☆ Food & Beverage Development
• ☆ Shelf-Life Testing
• ☆ Nutraceuticals
• ☆ Food Law

Services

• Research
• Consulting
• Product Development

Research Market Research, User Research, Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting

Product Development Formulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing, Product Validation, Manufacturing, Concept Development

Work Experience

Founder/Consultant

BWS

January 2025 - Present

Founder, Chief Food Scientist

brelixi

January 2023 - Present

R&D Director

Hydrant Inc.

July 2021 - Present

R&D Process Engineer

Daily Harvest

August 2020 - July 2021

R&D Associate Scientist

Daily Harvest

June 2019 - August 2020

Regulatory Affairs Associate

Danone

October 2018 - June 2019

Quality Assurance Specialist | Food Importer

National Cortina

August 2016 - April 2018

Education

BS - Food Science and Technology

Cornell University

August 2012 - May 2016

Certifications

• Certified Food Scientist

  Institute of Food Technologists

  November 2020 - Present