San Francisco Bay Area
Leads DTC flavor launch project management within brand’s hero SKU (high protein overnight oats) and protein coffee line. Supports retail and club product launch project management. Innovation of new flavors for flavor-in-development program Innovation of new product concepts, their positioning, and key attributes Product roadmapping for various product lines and channels Market research among direct competitors and adjacent categories Project management among cross functional teams for milestones leading up to new flavor and new products launches, as well as operations initiatives Optimized process and communication streams for reformulations Lead project to create and onboard an assembly and price optimized display shipper Supports artwork creation
Technical lead for oatmeal retail division (manage and report KPIs and OKRs, new product development/sales sample generation, renovations, manufacturing support) Technical lead for Protein Coffee (manage and report KPIs and OKRs, lead formulator for "Flavor in Development" program, support from ideation to commercialization) Execute reformulations that optimize cost, flavor, and reduce production complexity Conducted analytical research on oatmeal viscosity based on various overnight soak times
Supporter of the Drumstick and Outshine brands. Thought leader of Outshine brand consumer complaint research and the corresponding renovations. Executed reformulations to optimize cost savings and reduce production complexity. Operational problem solver. Recipe, raw material, and BOM management via SAP and JDE. Knowledgable of nut shelling operations from performing multiple technical vendor visits. Leads/participates in regular sensory testing using RedJade software. Primary analytical research performed on sauces and variegates using Anton Paar rheometer (for development purposes). Migration and integration of new softwares with systems transition.
Lead the ideation and prototype development of naturally flavored extra virgin olive oils. Helped to develop a line of clean-labeled marinades, salad dressings, and pasta sauces from bench-top to commercialization. Designed and monitored shelf life studies. Organized team/executive tastings. Company superuser of ESHA Genesis software. Generated NFPs and ingredient statements for product labeling. Managed finished good formulas and retain documentation.