Experience

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  Swiss colony inc

  Jun 1991 - Dec 1995

  Was responsible for all aspects of the Microbiology and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory and Inbound Inspection function. This included extensive budgeting, specifying equipment and testing methodology, determining the Inbound Test Schedule, setting and documenting related company policies, implementing and overseeing Hold and Release Procedures, and training and managing salaried and hourly employees. Assisted with the Bakery Quality Assurance function and the Sanitation function. Worked extensively with and provided technical support to other departments and clients. Show less Developed ingredient and nutritional labeling for Swiss Colony products. Created and documented the company policy regarding the Food and Drug Administration Nutritional Labeling and Education Act. Assigned shelf life and storage parameters for Swiss Colony products. Supervised hourly employees. Assisted with the Bakery and Inbound Quality Assurance functions and the Sanitation function. Resolved customer complaints concerning bakery products. Conducted alternate supplier and new product testing. Reviewed and approved Product Information Specifications for food items purchased. Reviewed and approved catalog copy and food gift guides. Conducted shelf life studies, inventories (assigning dispositions), and periodic inspections. Worked extensively with and provided technical support to other departments and clients. Show less

  • Assistant Technical Services Manager

    Feb 1995 - Dec 1995

  • Quality Assurance Supervisor

    Jun 1991 - Feb 1995
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  University of wisconsin-madison

  Mar 1996 - Jul 2005

  Babcock hall dairy plant quality control laboratory manager

  • Senior Research Specialist (2002-2005)• Research Specialist (1996-2002)Was responsible for all aspects of the State Certified Milk and Water Laboratory and the Dairy Plant Quality Assurance Program. This included the collection and testing of raw, in-process, and finished products in accordance with federal and state guidelines; specifying equipment and testing methodology; determining test schedules; setting and documenting related policies; ordering all needed supplies; training and supervising students and interns; and creating ingredient and nutritional labeling. Worked extensively with and provided technical support to the Food Science Department faculty, staff, and students. Assisted with the instruction of practical laboratory courses as requested and with Dairy Plant operation and special projects as needed. Show less

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  Center for dairy research

  Jul 2005 - now

  Assistant coordinator - cheese industry and applications program

  • Researcher (2016 - Present)• Associate Researcher (2010 - 2016)• Assistant Researcher (2007 - 2010)• Senior Research Specialist (2005 - 2007)Responsible for independent development, design, and coordination of research cheese trials for ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, brokers, and end users in the cheese industry. Includes analytical, functionality, and sensory testing protocols, interpretation of results, and reporting. Responsible for implementation of Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls Program to meet Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act requirements. Present in seminars, short courses, and technical transfer situations. Coordinate cheese making laboratories for short courses and company training courses. Provide technical support to the cheese industry including internal and external troubleshooting of cheesemaking issues. Mentor and train staff and students. Serve as an expert panelist for internal sensory evaluation and grading of Master Cheesemaker submissions, and serve as a technical judge for national and international cheese contests. Show less