Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Energetic and dedicated Food Industry R&D professional with over 20 years of in-depth Product Development and Innovation expertise. Proven success in Product and Process Development from Concept to Commercialization; Quality Improvement; Productivity and Cost Optimization. Extensive knowledge in Food Ingredients and FDA Nutritional Label Regulations. Skilled in Project Management, Time Management and Cross-Functional Teamwork. Areas of expertise: • Product and Process Development: * Bakery Food Products, Snacks, Cake and Sweet Goods * Frozen Food Products, Entrées, Appetizers * Sauces, Syrup, Soups * Spice and Seasoning custom blends • Product Scale-Up and Commercialization; Process Capability; Manufacturing Process/Procedure Troubleshooting • Product Quality Improvement and Cost Optimization • Food Ingredients’ Application • FDA Nutritional Label Regulation and Finish Goods Nutritional Label Creation • Experimental Design • Sensory Testing and Consumer Insights; Shelf Life Protocols & Testing • Specification Implementation