Experience

VG Growth Partners

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

• R&D Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Complete product development from ideation to commercialization in Plant Based, Allergen Free, Clean Label foods for 2 CPGs: Free2b Foods and Crunchsters. Complete product development from ideation to commercialization in Plant Based, Allergen Free, Clean Label foods for 2 CPGs: Free2b Foods and Crunchsters.



Hilary's Eat Well

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

• Research & Development, Quality Assurance

  • May 2013 - Nov 2021

  Manages the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s quality assurance programs and certifications; assists with vendor identification and on-boarding; and participates in product development activities including process development, bench top formulations, scale up, sensory evaluation, nutrition labeling. Manages the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s quality assurance programs and certifications; assists with vendor identification and on-boarding; and participates in product development activities including process development, bench top formulations, scale up, sensory evaluation, nutrition labeling.



Ancient Grains Bakery

• New Zealand
• Restaurants

• Baker and Owner

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2013

  Developed allergen free brand and products, produced and distributed several whole grain breads and other baked goods. Developed allergen free brand and products, produced and distributed several whole grain breads and other baked goods.


Community Mercantile Co-Op
• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Nutrition Educator

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2007