Research And Development Scientist

• Apr 2023 - Present

Product Developer, Research & Innovation, Beverage Creations

• Jun 2022 - Apr 2023

Research Scientist, Cheese R&D

• Apr 2019 - Jun 2022

Scientist, R&D - Cost Engineering

• Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

• Procurement category lead for proteins and eggs working with supplier and buyers to identify cost savings initiatives and supply chain efficiencies within existing products• Member of the New Employee Organization coaching and mentoring new hires within all functions of the company to bring them up to speed and provide any assistance needed in transitioning to KHC• Cost Engineering "Coach" - providing mentorship to new members of the team while assisting in any project needs and teaching ways of working• Liaison between internal team and supplier - managing 3 external headcount resources for internal cost savings projects• Leading multiple quality improvement projects within the Oscar Mayer brands Show less

Associate Scientist, R&D- Cost Engineering

• Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

• Project lead for cost savings initiatives across a variety of products targeting minimum savings of $15K per work day - managing project concept through to commercialization• Leader of cross functional team coordinating procurement, quality, operations, regulatory, commercialization/business and marketing teams to drive projects to success• Manager of Cost Engineering Laboratory - leading scheduling, ordering and lab maintenance

Processing Supervisor

• Apr 2016 - Aug 2017

• Philadelphia Cream Cheese Plant• Supervises all shifts of Processing Department, utilities, team leaders and control room• Manages projects including fat to protein ratio optimization, moisture controls and saving optimization, labor and scheduling cost savings, sanitation time optimization, operator safety and quality/integrity of mixes and finished product•Leads scheduling, payroll, and hiring within department•Troubleshooting daily problems on plant floor• Member of Plant Leadership Team Show less

Research Assistant

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

Food microbiology research lab Probiotics DNA fingerprinting Food microbiology research lab Probiotics DNA fingerprinting

Research and Development Intern

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

Processed cheeses Product formulations Specifications testing Shelf life studies Cost reduction • Clean label formulations • Pilot scale cooking • Scale up trials Processed cheeses Product formulations Specifications testing Shelf life studies Cost reduction • Clean label formulations • Pilot scale cooking • Scale up trials

Production Assistant

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

Research Assistant

• Sep 2012 - 2014

Pharmacy Technician

• Sep 2010 - May 2011