Sensory Scientist / R&D at Foxtown GBC (2020-12 – Present)
Exploratory and forward-thinking research and development with a passion for experimentation as well as knowledge and respect for traditional materials and processes.
- Select and train judges
- Select and screen consumers
- At times, source through third party
- Conduct panels as needed, including: Qualitative Descriptive Analysis with trained judges, Discrimination testing, Consumer panels (Hedonic, Preference)
- Effectively facilitate results, feedback, and ideas to all departments, including Management, Marketing, Production, QC, and the rest of the Development Team
- Products include: Spirits, Bitters, Cocktails, RTDs, non ABV Beverages, Fermented Foods, Meat Products, Perfumes and Cosmetics, Cafe Beverages and Developing Plant Hybrids for Flavor in our hydroponics facility
R&D / Production Manager at Ann Arbor Distilling Co (2017-04 – 2020-12)
- Oversaw all elements of distillery spirit production
- Research and development for a diverse line of spirits, cocktails, non ABV beverages, and bitters
- Conduct weekly consumer panels and collect sensory data on each product
- Performed comprehensive scheduling for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly production goals
- Scheduled and managed all equipment and general distillery maintenance
- Ensured accurate recordkeeping and government report compliance
R&D / Production Manager at Fluffy Bottom Farms & Creamery (2016-03 – 2017-03)
- Developed new line of products, including a popular new savory yogurt line
- Conduct sensory evaluations on a variety of products, including: aged cheese, fresh cheese, and yogurts
- Oversaw all elements of creamery production including but not limited to supply chain management, preparation, sanitation, pasteurization, inoculation, aging, and packaging
- Comprehensive production scheduling for daily, weekly, monthly and yearly goals
- Created award winning cheeses and yogurt
- Scheduled and managed all equipment and general creamery maintenance
- Ensured accurate recordkeeping and sanitation requirements
