Experience

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  Northwestern university

  Apr 2002 - Feb 2003

  Research technician

  Research using various cellular and molecular biology techniques to investigate multiple sclerosis

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  Lawrence foods, inc.

  Nov 2003 - Aug 2004

  Qa technician and product development technician

  QA technician position entailed measuring brix, viscosity and other parameters to ensure a high quality product across various product lines including retort fillings, icings and fondant. As a product development technician, was responsible for bench top formulations and oversight of plant trials.

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  H.c. brill

  Sept 2004 - Aug 2007

  Quality assurance technician

  Quality Assurance technician responsible for plant audits and inspections. Tested products to ensure product quality and safety for a broad range of product lines for bakery goods such as laminated dough lines, muffin and cookie batters, fruit fillings and fondant. Frequently collaborated with R&D team to support new product development in developing specifications and overseeing plant trials.

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  John b. sanfilippo & son, inc.

  Sept 2007 - now

  Experience with development of new products from bench top through commercialization with strengths in formulation for health claims. Regulatory expertise in FDA regulated products as well as nutritional labeling experience with EU and Mexico compliant products. Use Productvision software to create nutrition fact panels. Manage product specifications for current and new products.

  • Food Regulatory Compliance Manager

    Nov 2019 - now

  • Technical Services & Regulatory Compliance Specialist

    Sept 2007 - Nov 2019