Experience

Pacific Bridge Advisors

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2023 - Present



Lief Labs

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Development Supervisor

  • Feb 2022 - Aug 2023

  - Envisions, conceptualizes, and executes new product formulations, ingredients, categories, and delivery systems - Works directly with sales as client facing individual to provide technical expertise and knowledge on formulations and product concepts - Identifies industry trends and drives innovation of product concepts, formulations, and ingredients to help orchestrate company’s competitive edge - Effectively manages projects by communicating with client and/or sales expectation to… Show more - Envisions, conceptualizes, and executes new product formulations, ingredients, categories, and delivery systems - Works directly with sales as client facing individual to provide technical expertise and knowledge on formulations and product concepts - Identifies industry trends and drives innovation of product concepts, formulations, and ingredients to help orchestrate company’s competitive edge - Effectively manages projects by communicating with client and/or sales expectation to internal team and verifies all proper staff and process are in place to ensure all project objectives are accomplished -Responsible for managing department and ensuring complete follow through of goals and expectations from Senior Manager and ensuring departmental KPIs are met - Creation of Supplement Facts Panels - Assisting in sourcing and receiving up to date price quotes on raw materials. -Involved in the continuous improvement of departmental processes with end goal for increased efficiency, productivity, and profitability -Completes/oversees product price quotations to ensure accuracy and identifies, manages, and mitigates all company risks including inefficient inventory usage, manufacturing inefficiencies, optimal margin and price point, -Develop, execute, and enforce continuous process improvement of internal processes with the intent to create efficient workflow and transfer of communication - Create and assist on development of department Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions

• Product Development Specialist II

  • Mar 2021 - Feb 2022

  - Create and develop Standard Operating Procedure and Work Instructions for department - Attend Kaizens and trainings to develop the flow of department and company for clean processes. - Support cross-departmental specifically in Quality and R&D. -Capture price breaks and cost savings in formulation in order to maximize profitability. - Ensure formulations satisfy all required regulatory, raw material and packaging specifications. - Update price quotes with required changes as… Show more - Create and develop Standard Operating Procedure and Work Instructions for department - Attend Kaizens and trainings to develop the flow of department and company for clean processes. - Support cross-departmental specifically in Quality and R&D. -Capture price breaks and cost savings in formulation in order to maximize profitability. - Ensure formulations satisfy all required regulatory, raw material and packaging specifications. - Update price quotes with required changes as requested by customers, sales and management. - Obtain missing information from Sales and Account Management to help complete orders and new RFQ’s. - Research market trends and ingredients to help build internal Product Development Database - Compile technical data necessary for internal system - Create and develop technical documentation including Supplement Facts Panels, Raw Material - Specifications and Finished Product Specification - Analyze and perform analytical tests including sensory, organoleptic, physical, and chemical evaluation for new raw material approval - Complete any R&D projects requiring product development expertise - Meet with Sales and potential Clients to gather data regarding product ideation and specifications. - Meet with raw material suppliers to identify key ingredients that can be used in formulation.

• Product Development Specialist

  • Jun 2020 - Feb 2021

  - Capture price breaks and cost savings in formulation in order to maximize profitability. - Ensure formulations satisfy all required regulatory, raw material and packaging specifications. - Update price quotes with required changes as requested by customers, sales and management. - Obtain missing information from Sales and Account Management to help complete orders and new RFQ’s. - Research market trends and ingredients to help build internal Product Development Database -… Show more - Capture price breaks and cost savings in formulation in order to maximize profitability. - Ensure formulations satisfy all required regulatory, raw material and packaging specifications. - Update price quotes with required changes as requested by customers, sales and management. - Obtain missing information from Sales and Account Management to help complete orders and new RFQ’s. - Research market trends and ingredients to help build internal Product Development Database - Compile technical data necessary for internal system - Create and develop technical documentation including Supplement Facts Panels, Raw Material - Specifications and Finished Product Specification - Analyze and perform analytical tests including sensory, organoleptic, physical, and chemical evaluation for new raw material approval - Complete any R&D projects requiring product development expertise - Meet with Sales and potential Clients to gather data regarding product ideation and specifications. - Meet with raw material suppliers to identify key ingredients that can be used in formulation.



Ocean Blue Innovation

• Food Technologist

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  Simi Valley, California - Flavor Application for new formulations and/or flavor matching current products - Assist in beverage formulation, batching, & analysis (taking specs) - Procurement of lab materials (raw materials & equipment) - Direct vendor relations with suppliers to ensure timely procurement - Creating accessible lab inventory & database of co-packers available - Participate in direct client interface for in-house demos as well as conference calls with potential and current clients. -… Show more - Flavor Application for new formulations and/or flavor matching current products - Assist in beverage formulation, batching, & analysis (taking specs) - Procurement of lab materials (raw materials & equipment) - Direct vendor relations with suppliers to ensure timely procurement - Creating accessible lab inventory & database of co-packers available - Participate in direct client interface for in-house demos as well as conference calls with potential and current clients. - General lab maintenance Show less



Flavor Producers

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• R&D Food Technologist

  • May 2017 - Jun 2019

  Valencia, CA - Working in the flavor applications. - Developing new food products and improve existing food products. - Create benchtop prototypes. - Working with a variety of bases that range from ice cream, yogurt, confections, pastry, and nutritional applications to mask and flavor. - Determining usage levels and working on formulations for products - Collecting and analyzing data. - Creating formula/tasting sheets. - Creating powerpoint presentations and travel to customers to… Show more - Working in the flavor applications. - Developing new food products and improve existing food products. - Create benchtop prototypes. - Working with a variety of bases that range from ice cream, yogurt, confections, pastry, and nutritional applications to mask and flavor. - Determining usage levels and working on formulations for products - Collecting and analyzing data. - Creating formula/tasting sheets. - Creating powerpoint presentations and travel to customers to present new and fun innovations. - Participating in meetings with cross functional teams, which may include program development, brainstorming sessions, timelines and project status updates - Creative thinking, following threads and making new ones. - Attend shows, conventions & demos.

• Regulatory Specialist

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Valencia, CA - Complete tasks and projects focused on regulatory issues of U.S and international changes. - Maintain and update regulatory documents (i.e. Spec Sheets, SDS, ingredient declarations, nutritional and various statements). - Complete vendor and customer survey/questionnaires - E-mail customers or vendors in concern to their requests. - some clerical duties (filing, emailing, etc.)



Fuse

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Brand Ambassador

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  Northridge, CA Starbucks Brand Ambassador - promote new products via social media - sample products on CSUN campus and local parks - market the products through free goodies and private pair tastings Mountain Dew Brand Ambassador - sample products on CSUN campus - give out and market free brand items - promote products via social media - coordinate with campus field representatives



IDS, Inc.

• Assistant Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

  Woodland Hills, California Private Travel Agency - Secretarial duties (phone calls, emails, filing, and copy/faxing) - Web Coordinator - curate e-mail blasts with promotional information - Social media coordinator (twitter, Facebook and instagram) - Updating client list and contact information - inputting records into Quickbooks - Research and book flights/hotels/cruises for clients



Marilyn Magram Center - CSUN

• Food Science Laboratory Assistant / Lecture Proctor

  • May 2014 - Dec 2015

  Northridge, CA Continuing Lecture Series Proctor -Administer and schedule lecture series presentations with special guest or present video seminars. Food Science Lab Assistant - Assists Lab Coordinator and Lab Professor with cooking supplies and materials (set up & clean up). - Implement food safety and proper lab procedures. - Implement composting and FIFO - Assists students taking the course with questions and set examples for proper kitchen etiquette.



California State University, Northridge

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Help Desk Specialist

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2015

  Northridge, California Position with the Information Systems (IT) of the Engineering Department at CSUN Clerical/ Secretarial Duties: - E-mails, fax, phone calls and copies - refill printers throughout building - in charge of Lost & Found items of labs.



Olive Garden

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Alley Coordinator/ Food Production

  • Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

  Chatsworth, CA Alley Coordinator - Preparation of Salads & Desserts - Re-stocking of supplies and food used in the front line - Sanitation of the front-of-line kitchen - Back-up wait staff (on busy days) Food Production - Back of Kitchen Preparation (chopping, storing, chilling and heating) - Baking bread/ Cooking Sauces / Cooking Soups - Suppling the cooking line with ingredients - Proper storage of foods - Sanitation of back kitchen, freezers, and fridges -… Show more Alley Coordinator - Preparation of Salads & Desserts - Re-stocking of supplies and food used in the front line - Sanitation of the front-of-line kitchen - Back-up wait staff (on busy days) Food Production - Back of Kitchen Preparation (chopping, storing, chilling and heating) - Baking bread/ Cooking Sauces / Cooking Soups - Suppling the cooking line with ingredients - Proper storage of foods - Sanitation of back kitchen, freezers, and fridges - Implementing FIFO Show less