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Paul Ruger

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Olathe, Kansas, United States

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About me
Group Manager, Ice Cream & Fluid Dairy at International Flavors & Fragrances
Education
- South Dakota State University
  1995 - 1999
  Bachelor's of Science in Agriculture Dairy Science
- South Dakota State University
  1999 - 2001
  Master of Science Dairy Science
Experience
- Wells Enterprises
  Jul 2001 - Oct 2018
  Led technical services team that provided cost leadership in the areas of ingredients and formulas. Also, led product development for Blue Bunny brand earlier in this role. Set strategic direction for R&D projects with procurement and manufacturing, product labeling and the pilot plant. Lead and build capability for product and ingredient cost savings, product labeling and the pilot plants. Lead new product development efforts for Blue Bunny and Weight Watchers branded frozen novelties. Performed product development and provided technical support for ice cream plants.
  - Sr Manager, Product Development
    Jan 2014 - Oct 2018
  - Director Research & Development Services
    Sept 2011 - Dec 2013
  - Product Development Manager
    Sept 2008 - Aug 2011
  - Technical Services Scientist
    Jul 2001 - Sept 2008
- DuPont Nutrition & Health
  Nov 2018 - Feb 2021
  Group Manager, Ice Cream/Fluid Dairy
- International Flavors & Fragrances
  Feb 2021 - now
  Group Manager, Ice Cream & Fluid Dairy
Licenses & Certifications
- Certificate of Completion in Intermediate Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Manager
  American Management Association
  Sept 2006
  View certificate
- Certificate of Completion in Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Nonfinancial Mana
  American Management Association
  Sept 2005
  View certificate
- Certificate of Completion in Management Skills for New Managers
  American Management Association
  May 2007
  View certificate

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