jessica claire 100 montgomery st 10th floor 555 4321000 resumesampleexamplecom summary resultsdriven executive 20 years experience passion leading rd technical quality regulatory teams strong technical background creative ability drive innovation lead development new products processes within manufacturing production environment results oriented collaborator emotional intelligence form meaningful relationships customers suppliers crossfunctional team members maximize business results ability interpret complex data turn customercentric information used develop strategies create future roadmaps skills product innovation processing formula ingredients business data analysis consumer testing sensory analysis quality regulatory compliance risk management people development training experience rd quality consultant 042022 current chocoladefabriken lindt freeport establish relationships clients assist defining expectations scope work collaborating marketing rd quality operations teams ensuring requirements met time within budget utilize project management expertise assess project complexity deliverables resource allocation aligns clients expectations business strategy partner marketing rd teams develop new innovative products based customerconsumer feedback analytical insights marketing data eg shelfstable rtd coffee tea oatmilk creamer functional nutritional dry mixes vegan protein functional gluten free oatmeal bars bakery items provide technical input ingredient use functionality liquid dry blend formulations processing manufacturing solutions create product ingredient processing specifications support gfsi certification requirements vice president technical services 122020 122021 caliva costa mesa ca developed strategies provided leadership rd quality technical departments order drive performance growth reduce commercialization production errors improve food safety goal improving customer consumer satisfaction analyzed consumer market data analytics marketing multiple sources eg sales observational customer supplier identify opportunities innovative products resulting 10 increase revenue within first year implementation collaborated marketing lead development variety functional food initiatives focus organic gluten free protein added hydration energy gut health adaptogens across multiple product platforms authored technical operations quality manual customers focus bradys process capabilities rd quality operations supplychain proficiencies site certifications integrated opportunities maximize use consumer response data operational quality data inspiring cultural change team reactive proactive identifying mitigating production issues established collaborative employee food safety culture high performance continuous improvement innovation values training learning commitment quality food safety developed kpis track report progress rd quality projects result maximizing resources improving efficiency commercialization process 10 oversaw companys compliance regulatory policies procedures including fda usda continuous improvement companys gfsi certification program managed site certification programs organic glutenfree nongmo fairtrade vegan kosher halal advanced customercentric strategies operations reducing complaints 30 using rca tqm programs director technical 122017 122019 pfizer memphis tn directed product development design test commercialization innovation renovation costing saving projects keeping cost 15 target supervised customer development experience creating 4 new skus high protein superfood gluten free pancake mixes delivered innovative pipeline collagen based dairy nondairy creamers lemonade nutrition bars coffee hot cocoa vegan collagen powder led technical engineering development novel spray drying process removed order flavor hydrolyzed collagen 30 improving collagens overall quality sensory characteristics performed quality reviews documentation implemented best practices ensure compliance fda usda state gfsi regulations standards managed supplier approval program 100 suppliers ensuring supplier meeting established food safety quality standards director rd 122016 122017 pfizer pleasant prairie wi led rd team development commercialization providing technical leadership order meet aggressive timelines delivering projects ontime within budget developed line gluten free baking skus provide 300k net sales managed creation approval ingredient product process specifications new supplier verification assisted identifying 3rd party copacking sites delivered 4 new branded product lines 200k gross profit first year created innovative rtd beverages liquid formulations containing adaptogens nutraceuticals within budget providing 100k sales first 12 months tampico beverages manager research development 082012012015 csd city state global rd lead developer formulating emulsion juice rtd iced tea liquid rtd beverages led technical innovation development new line hispanic focused rtd iced tea aqua frescas 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