Experience

Drover Foods Ltd

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business & Product Development Manager

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Identify and maximise sales opportunities, and increase customer interaction.Collaborate with purchasing and technical on supplier management and raw material sourcingOversee process development, through application of LEAN principles, and use of continuous improvement. Collaborate with planning, logistics and production to ensure new launches are properly prepared for.Identify and develop new customers and marketsMaintain innovation strategy through the COVID19 Pandemic through use of remote presentations and strong customer relationshipsRepresent the company at International Trade Fairs to identify new markets & potential customers and build relationships. Consistently exceeds sales targets year on year

• New Product Development Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Feb 2020

  Developed a full range of plant based meat alternatives for a variety of applications.Managed the NPD pipeline from inception of product to launchLed customer presentations.Built a product costing model and onboarded all relevant departments.



Drover Foods Ltd

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NPD Technologist

  • Sep 2016 - Feb 2017

  Led development of a full range of vegetarian products and associated processes, which was instrumental in company growth since implementation and launch. Developed products from inception of idea, to launch, through customer development gate process, including factory process trials and first production runs. Led development of a full range of vegetarian products and associated processes, which was instrumental in company growth since implementation and launch. Developed products from inception of idea, to launch, through customer development gate process, including factory process trials and first production runs.



THE GRAND HOTEL TRALEE

• Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland

• Duty Manager

  • Nov 2014 - Aug 2016

  Maintained smooth operations across bar, restaurant, nightclub, and accommodation departments. Assisted chefs with menu development and ingredient sourcing. Developed strong customer service skills, commercial acumen, and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines. Maintained smooth operations across bar, restaurant, nightclub, and accommodation departments. Assisted chefs with menu development and ingredient sourcing. Developed strong customer service skills, commercial acumen, and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.