Work Experience

Plant-based food company creating innovative products using plants and science

Developed a shelf-stable plant-based meat kit and launched it to eCommerce and retail stores
Developed a superior tasting fermented soy-based cheese and sold it to food service clients
Managed scale up from bench to pilot scale and beyond
Used sensory evaluation and consumer market research to develop new products
Developed supply chain logistics to reliably source ingredients in accordance with consumer demand
Raised over $65 000 in undiluted cash through pitch competitions and programs
Applied for and received over $200 000 in grants and in-kind contributions

Biotech company creating consumer products for the gut and oral microbiome

Led various product development projects from concept to reality (oral care drinks)
Conducted sensory consumer panels, focus groups and concept testing
Oversaw the scaling of projects from bench to production
Helped to formulate a branding and marketing strategy in target market
Optimized ingredient selection to price and quality constraints
Helped to create a novel process for retorting carbonated drinks

Trained new students on equipment and software use
Provided guidance on running sensory evaluation panels and data analysis
Led various research projects (e.g., 3D printed food, plant-based burgers, thickened liquid rheology, etc.)
Managed the formulation lab (inventoried supplies and ingredients, scheduled use of the space)

Importer of canned food products and fresh olives

Functioned as primary point of contact with CFIA to resolve nonconformity issues
Ensured that parameters of imported products conformed with product specifications
Helped to resolve nonconformity issues and developed action plan to prevent future occurrences
Piloted project to create Modified Atmosphere Packaging for fresh olives