Experience

FreshRealm

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Food Development Technologist

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Lead a team of development technologists partnering with corporate development chefs to drive products from concept to launch.Work cross-functionally with sourcing, quality, regulatory, and operations to continually improve processes Manage all customer samples and new product testing.

• Food Development Technologist

  • Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  Ensure critical path development stage gates are met, collaborating closely with the Culinary, Supply, Technical, Sales, Marketing and Commercialization teams.Carries out root cause analysis/ resolving development issues or product improvements when required.Provides full training to Technical and Operations teams on new products, i.e., visual, flavor, texture, aroma, and any special attributes.



Rondanini UK Ltd.

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

• Product Developer

  • Nov 2016 - Sep 2019

  Responsible for development and management of the Chilled Desserts & Fresh Pasta and Sauces category. Working on both branded and retailer own label products from concept to commercialization. Lead innovation and formula redevelopment by keeping up to date with competitor bench marks, customer insight data and presenting seasonal/annual trend reviews and forecasts to manufacturing partners Conduct sensory evaluation and post launch review panels to confirm products are continuing to meet quality standards and commercial success Collaborate with the cross functional team to develop products of value that meet all regulatory requirements and distribution capabilities Communicate all product parameters required between our retail customers and our manufacturing partners across Europeans the UK to meet sampling and launch deadlines Evaluate all pre production samples and attend any first production runs Show less



MDC Foods Ltd

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

• Food Technologist

  • Apr 2016 - Nov 2016

  Responsible for the frozen fruit/vegetable products maintaining product specifications and quality control checks Designate and compile all testing results required for accurate back of pack information including product story, nutritional facts, ingredient decks and cooking instruction Lead ideation sessions to identify new trends in ingredients in the frozen market Responsible for the frozen fruit/vegetable products maintaining product specifications and quality control checks Designate and compile all testing results required for accurate back of pack information including product story, nutritional facts, ingredient decks and cooking instruction Lead ideation sessions to identify new trends in ingredients in the frozen market



Bigham's

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

• New Food Development - Intern

  • Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

  Concept work on new and existing lines through to launch Working in the NFD kitchen with chefs Completing production trials and documenting results Compiling nutritionals for new dishes and analysing compliance with fat and sodium restrictions Creating recommendations for recipe changes Completing submission forms for retailers Liaising with technical, production, and kitchen team to validate feasibility of new dishes Working with NFD manager on critical paths Understanding manufacturing and lean practices Participating in buyback panels to ensure quality and consistency in brand standard Show less



Hippo Inns Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Ensuring consistency in quality of service offered by providing regular training and maintaining staffing levels to match the needs of the business through rota planning and balancing wage cost percentages Managing stock and gross profit through weekly stock accounting and ordering of all wet stocks and consumables Marketing private functions and events in the community by engaging with other local businesses and schools Maintaining the pubs edge over local competitors by consistently reviewing existing procedures and performance for areas of improvement Show less



Sage Specialized

• United States
• Wholesale

• Office Manager

  • Jan 2014 - May 2015

  Set and managed a critical path for clear timescale of all projects Tracked project expenses including material costs, processing times, outside processing requirements and shipping costs to keep new work quotations at a competitive industry rate Developed all HR procedures, created company handbook and organised staff training for quality and safety procedures to comply with U.S. employment law Ensured compliance in processes, material requirements, packing and labeling to meet with ISO and AS 9100 aerospace standards Managed the process of gaining certification for higher level of aerospace standard allowing the company to expand sales potential Show less