Experience

Damascus Bakery

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

• Production Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Present



Wenner Bread Products, Inc.

• Bayport, NY

• Director, Research and Development/Product Improvement

  • Oct 2013 - Jan 2015

  Lead a staff of four cross-functional team members in the research and development of new products/processes, investigation and implementation of cost savings and identification and assessment of improvement opportunities. Regularly presented overview of all ongoing R&D projects to senior management and Board of Directors. Lead a staff of four cross-functional team members in the research and development of new products/processes, investigation and implementation of cost savings and identification and assessment of improvement opportunities. Regularly presented overview of all ongoing R&D projects to senior management and Board of Directors.



Modern Baked Products

• Oakdale, NY

• Manager, Research and Development/Quality Control

  • Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

  Worked directly with owner to develop new artisan products and reformulate existing commercial products as artisan labeled items. Worked directly with owner to develop new artisan products and reformulate existing commercial products as artisan labeled items.



Rollo Mio LLC

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Operations

  • Nov 2011 - Aug 2012

  Worked directly with owner to oversee staff of 50 in all aspects of production, quality control, sanitation, delivery and research and development. Introduced new recipes and equipment. Implemented process control measures. Worked directly with owner to oversee staff of 50 in all aspects of production, quality control, sanitation, delivery and research and development. Introduced new recipes and equipment. Implemented process control measures.



Tom Cat Bakery

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

• Manager, Research and Development

  • Nov 2010 - Nov 2011

  Independently managed all Research and Development projects. In collaboration with Sales team, regularly presented newly developed products directly to target clients.

• Manager, Production

  • Sep 2004 - Nov 2010

  Directed 3 supervisors and 38 employees on four production lines of 420 artisan bread products. Managed scheduling, payroll, waste, throughput and other performance drivers.



Schripps European Bread

• Vice President, Production

  • Apr 2001 - Jun 2004

  Managed 24/7 production, including the reorganization of production flow, to increase efficiency and throughput. Led hiring, payroll, training and quality control.

• Manager, Production

  • Jun 1997 - Apr 2001

  Managed staff of 17 with hands-on supervision. Performed trouble shooting, warehouse and ingredient management.



Das Ulmer Backhaus

• Supervisor, Bakery

  • Jun 1992 - Jun 1997

  Independently operated fully automated sweets production line. Supervised staff when and where needed.

• Baker

  • Sep 1988 - Jun 1992

  Produced traditional and fully handcrafted breads, pretzels, danishes, croissants and other baked goods.

• Trainee, Baker

  • Sep 1985 - Sep 1988

  Acquired basic knowledge of mixing, dough handling, baking, production scheduling, maintenance and sanitation practices.