Janice Woods

Experience

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  Tyson Foods

  May 2001 - Aug 2001

  Research And Development Intern

  - Undergraduate internship at research and development labs of Tyson Foods International headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas. - Researched functionality, shelf life and stability of new fresh chicken products and reported to executive panel.- Served as member of R&D team serving Burger King and Taco Bell accounts; assisted with many test runs of new products at pilot plant.- Visited chicken processing facilities in Arkansas during initial runs of new products.

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  Cargill

  May 2002 - Aug 2002

  Research And Development Intern

  - Undergraduate internship at Cargill Fresh Meats Research & Development Center in Wichita, Kansas.- Assisted with case-ready and further-processed beef product formulation.- Completed many projects in beef plant process research, including analysis of the effect of stun-to-stick time on beef tenderloin quality at all current North American beef slaughter facilities.- Analyzed cooked beef samples for tenderness as part of tenderness genetic mapping.- Assisted with modified atmosphere packaging projects for the effect on shelf life and quality. Show less

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  Kansas State University

  Jun 2003 - Dec 2004

  - Graduate research assistantship in KSU Functional Foods for Cancer Prevention Laboratory while completing Master's Degree in Food Science at Kansas State University.- Completed several technical research projects in the area of food science and molecular nutrition, conducted statistical analysis, gave seminars, oral and poster presentations, collaborated and critiqued research.- Wrote and published master's thesis "Phytochemical phenolics in conventional versus organic foods".- Oral presenter of "Phytochemicals in organic vegetables for cancer prevention" at 2004 Experimental Biology conference in Washington, D.C.- Poster presenter of "Quantitative analysis of phenolic agents in organically and conventionally grown vegetables" at 2004 Institute of Food Technologists annual convention in Las Vegas, NV. Show less

  • Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator, Food Science Institute

    Jun 2003 - Dec 2004

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Jun 2003 - Dec 2004
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  McCain Foods

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2011

  - Managed production of half of frozen foods production facility including safety, quality control, costing, budgeting, labor standards, materials management, test runs, scheduling, daily KPI monitoring.- Supervised salaried production supervisors across three shifts; managed 220+ production hourly employees plus temporary workers.- Fostered a team environment and lean Six Sigma, 5S operation; led Kaizen teams.

  • Shift Production Manager

    Jan 2009 - Jun 2011

  • Quality Control Supervisor

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
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  Woods Aviation

  Jan 2008 - now

  Owner

  Woods Aviation is an independent, family-owned agricultural aviation company located in Kearney, Nebraska.

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  University of Nebraska at Kearney

  Jun 2011 - now

  - Connect business and technology students to high-quality academic internships; facilitate internship courses.- Prepare students at all college levels for professional careers through career coaching, resume review, and professional modules.- Assist businesses to develop meaningful, planned internship opportunities for college students. - Implemented and administered academic internship program for business students.- Served as point of contact for connecting businesses with experiential learning opportunities to business and technology courses and students at the university.- Provided career and internship preparation services to business students in courses and through one-on-one appointments.

  • Associate Director, Internships | Business & Technology Career Center

    Aug 2017 - now

  • Director, Business Internships & Experiential Learning

    Jun 2011 - Aug 2017
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  Walt's Aerial Spraying

  Jan 2018 - now

  Owner

  Walt's Aerial Spraying is an independent, family-owned agricultural aviation company located in Central City, Nebraska.

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  Hadwiger Trucking

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

  Owner

  Hadwiger Trucking is a family-owned contract grain fleet transportation business in central Nebraska.