Brandon E. Shepherd

Experience

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  Nova Group

  Mar 2001 - Mar 2002

  Conversational English Teacher
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  Nestlé USA

  Jan 2005 - Feb 2010

  Formulate and Commercialize Straight Dough Products.- Independently Innovated and Formulated Hot Pockets Side Shots Platform. - Project Manager for Commercialization of Hot Pockets Side Shots Cheeseburger.- Worked with the Baking Group from Solon OH on new Product Development. Initiate line extension products as well as new prototype innovation items. - Formulating test products, and directing lab technologists in the production of such products.- Reformulated the HP Ham and Cheese Sandwich and successfully received a 60/40+ win.- Completed the AIB Certified Baker's Program. Produced samples in a test kitchen along with performing analysis on various products, ingredients, and procedures.- Trained on various analytical equipment used in the lab.- Assisted Food Technologists in the plants run PD tests on new and renovated products.

  • Bakery Technologist

    Feb 2009 - Feb 2010

  • Food Technologist

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  • Lab Technologist

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
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  Wyatt's Torch Rock and Roll Bar

  Mar 2006 - Aug 2008

  Owner/Operator

  A Bar and a stage in an intimate Music Venue, open to all Genres. - Managed 12 Employees on Weekends during Shows.

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  Morningstar Foods

  Feb 2010 - Apr 2012

  Food Scientist

  Conduct Bench-top Research and Manufacturing Trials.- Innovation Lead for Cultured and ESL Products.- Work with Sales Team to solve Customer's requests with products.- Provide Cost Savings opportunities for the Business.

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  Mile High Food Science, LLC

  Mar 2012 - Aug 2022

  Owner/Operator

  Bringing CPG Quality Innovation, and Product Development Services to Companies looking to get an advantage in the Food Industry. With over 10 years experience and many products launched, MHFS has the tools you need to get to that next great product. With a 75% success launch rate, we are proud of our partners that have put new products onto retail shelves. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in getting that next food product to market!

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  Johnson & Wales University

  Oct 2012 - Apr 2017

  Adjunct Instructor

  Teach a wonderful bunch of individuals the fundamentals of Product Development. We discuss Formulation, Innovation, Product Cutting, Cost, Nutrition, and everything in between. The Lab course allows the students to innovate a new product, then take this concept to a working prototype complete with Formula, Cost, and Nutrition.

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  Extracting Innovations, LLC

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2015

  CEO/Founder

  In this emerging market, we found a need to give the consumer of Edibles the ability to control the dosage and cost of their products. The Scientists at Extracting Innovations have discovered the best way to extract your active ingredient using fats that is efficient and healthy.The MOTA POT is a stovetop appliance with a Patent Pending Process that extracts the active ingredient in a quick and healthy manner from your stovetop. In ten minutes you have a perfect extraction in the perfect amount. Cannibles Brand Baking Mixes are Scientifically Formulated to go with the Active Butter you create with The MOTA POT. With over 40 years experience in the CPG Industry, the owners of Extracting Innovations, LLC strive to bring the consumer a great tasting, consistent product from your oven. Check out our website: www.eatcannibles.com for more information on making edibles affordable and consumer friendly. Show less

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  Aseppak Global

  May 2020 - Jul 2022

  Founder

  Aseppak Global was conceived to explore all aspects of beverage development and create an atmosphere for exploration and innovation. Bringing our technical, formulation and processing knowledge from Mile High Food Science, Aseppak's innovation center was built to handle almost any beverage project. With our state of the art R&D processing equipment, we can bring your product to life and allow you to develop and optimize your formulation, fast.

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  Inspired Functional Brands

  Aug 2022 - now

  Director of Innovation