Experience

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  Rancho santiago college; and chapman university,

  Sept 1984 - May 2000

  Part-time instructor - human nutrition

  Part-time Instructor - Human Nutrition

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  Conagra foods

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2006

  Direct R&D /product innovation for key brands including: Hunts, PAM, Swiss Miss, Snack Pack, Peter Pan, Healthy Choice , La Choy, Knott's, Van Camp & Wolf brands totaling annual gross sales of $1.5 billion. Identified and prioritized future brand opportunities, analyzed from consumer needs, product delivery gaps, unique product points of difference and competitive strengths. Leadership in Strategic Business Unit team responsible for overall business planning and execution including R&D efforts in new product development, Directed group of 11 technical leaders, managing budget of $3.5MM. Show less

  • Director, R&D

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  • Associate Director

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2004

  • Group Manager

    Jan 1990 - Jan 2004
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  Van law foods

  Aug 2006 - Mar 2014

  R&d director

  Accountable for R&D product initiatives for Retail and Food Service products. Product lines include all liquid foods: beverage bases, nutritional beverages, dressings, sauces and ethnic items. Direct responsibility for innovation and strategic development. Annual sales tripled in past 5 years characterized by innovation, speed & quality to market.