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Hire Matthew H.

United States

USD 100 /hr

Freelance Food Scientist & Beverage Development Expert | FSQ & Process Specialist

Profile Summary

I'm a food manufacturing industry professional who focuses on developing and troubleshooting food products, primarily in the beverage industry and in the frozen desserts category. A large portion of my career has been focused on replicating competitor products for customers. I am very passionate about sensory exploration and flavor descriptors which fuels my curiosity in the relationship between analytical testing results and the effect they have on sensory experiences. I have strong commitment to data accuracy and record keeping originating from my background in quality assurance at the factory level. I have experience preparing documentation for regulatory compliance with government and private certification agencies. My education includes an AS in Culinary Arts and a BS in Food Science & Human Nutrition. A 7-year long culinary career, rooted in traditional techniques and fusion cuisine, helped keep my passion for food alive as I finished my science course work. I learned a great deal of restaurant management techniques and menu planning skills during my restaurant career. It also afforded me more opportunities to experiment with flavors that I would otherwise have limited access to. My experience with building nutrition-focused products ensures that any dietary needs presented by customers will be met with a high level of precision. Sourcing and incorporating organic or non-GMO ingredients is never an issue if the project calls for it. Providing consumers with new experiences in food is one of my greatest drives in life and I hope that it will be able to educate people about the diverse and delicious options we have available to us. Its my duty as a food scientist to help educate about traditional cuisines and introduce new innovations to the world. Highlights: Plant-based Product Design & Processing, Supplier database and compliance management, Physical and analytical food test consulting, Nutritional profile building

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Food Processing
• ★ Food & Beverage Development
• ★ Recipe Formulation
• ☆ Food Additives
• ☆ Nutrition Science
• ☆ Food Sensory Analysis
• ☆ Food Preservation
• ☆ Food Safety
• ☆ Plant-Based Protein
• ☆ Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• ☆ Nutritional Analysis
• ☆ Vegan Products
• ☆ Non-GMO Products
• ☆ Product Evaluation
• ☆ Material Sourcing
• ☆ Reverse Engineering
• ☆ Shelf-Life Testing
• ☆ Product Design
• ☆ Product Compliance
• ☆ Concept Development
• ☆ Graphic Design
• ☆ Photography & Image Editing
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Instructional Materials
• ☆ SOP & Protocol Writing
• ☆ Spec Sheets
• ☆ Copywriting
• ☆ Web Copy
• ☆ Product Descriptions
• ☆ Proofreading & Editing

Services

• Writing
• Consulting
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Consulting Operations Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Deformulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Product Compliance , Concept Development, Reverse Engineering

Work Experience

Food Scientist / Product Developer / Pilot Plant Manager

Country Pure Foods

December 2020 - Present

Food Scientist, Research & Development

Pero Family Farms

July 2019 - December 2020

Associate Food Scientist

Country Pure Foods

June 2017 - July 2019

Head Cook

The Walt Disney Company

May 2016 - May 2017

Education

BS - Food Science & Human Nutrition

University of Florida

December 2014 - May 2016

AS - General Biology

Daytona State College - United States

June 2012 - December 2014

AS - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University - United States

August 2010 - May 2012

Certifications

• FSPCA - Preventive Controls for Human Food

  International Food Protection Training Institute

  September 2022 - Present

• HACCP Plan Development and Implementation

  University of Florida

  June 2015 - Present