Personable professional seeking to launch the next chapter of my career in the food manufacturing industry.

  Well-educated professional with a consistent, proven track record of exceeding performance expectations.

  Genuine interest in food science, food chemistry, shelf-life and modes of failure, as well as ingredient functionality, sensory techniques, scale-up, ingredient processing interactions, analytical and test procedures, formulation, prototype development and patent reading and understanding.

  Stellar listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to grow relationships with clients and colleagues.

  Proactive problem solver with a demonstrated ability to maintain customer loyalty by providing solutions.

  Solid analytical, time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

  Veteran, United States Army.

Bachelor of Science (BS), Food and Environmental Nutrition, University of Xxxxxx; expected May 2017 (3.8 GPA)

  Studied a varied curriculum, including best practices of developing formulations that meet new product development project deliverables; designing and implementing scientific studies to support new technology development; and how to improve existing processes, including data collection and statistical analysis.

Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Team Member, United States Army Mar. 2007-Mar. 2011

  Collaborated effectively with a culturally-diverse team of fellow soldiers.

  Learned how to operate weapons, explosive devices, biological agents and hazardous materials.

  Acquired knowledge to attack, defeat and exploit unexploded ordnance; improvised explosive devices; and chemical, biological and nuclear ordnance and weapons of mass destruction.

  Established objectives for lesson training and special projects to continuously improve operations.

Accomplishments:

  Honored with The Combat Action Badge for exceptional service.

  Lifetime Member, American Legion