AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
asmith@sample~resume.com
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Objective: Seek the Position of Food Technologist
SUMMARY: Remarkably gifted and knowledgeable Food Technologist with over eight years experience in conducting experiments and producing sample products, as well as designing the processes and machinery for making products with a consistent flavor, color and texture in large quantities.
Summary of Qualifications
Great level of initiative, assertiveness and self direction.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong ability to excel in a project team environment.
Exceptional ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects.
In-depth familiarity with food processes and equipment.
Remarkable familiarity with lab equipment and procedures.
Huge experience with formulations and ingredients for baked and fried goods.
Profound training and experience in the use of statistical process control and design of experiments.
Develop new, and modify existing, products and processes.
Check and improve quality control procedures, from the raw material stage through to the finished product.
Research current consumer markets and latest technologies to develop new product ideas.
Select products from suppliers.
Prepare product costings based on raw materials and working with finance to provide profitable products.
Address issues of safety and quality.
Carry out process support and development, new product development, and quality control.
Develop the ability to repeat processes to ensure consistency and safety.
Liaise and co-operate with technical and commercial colleagues in procurement, sales and technical service, marketing and distribution, and also with official food inspection and hygiene agencies.
Delicious Foods Inc., Minneapolis, MN 2000 - 2002
Assistant Food Technologist
Assisted customers with technical service.
Took sample requests and sent out samples.
Faxed and sent requested technical information.
Calculated necessary nutritional information, when required.
Completed projects in pilot plant, including projects using the steam kettle, spraydryer, glatt and other equipment.
Reported and evaluated results.
Maintained equipment in working and clean order.
Performed tests on new formulas to evaluate actual results compared to predicted results.
Assisted with formula and product end use evaluation.
Performed tests on current production materials as required by customer requests or complaints.
Occasionally tested alternate ingredients in order to evaluate suitability for substitution in an existing production situation.
Maintained integrity of R&D laboratory environment through accurate test design and set up, good sanitary practices and maintenance of equipment in good working order.
Maintained accurate files of all R&D work completed.
Assisted in adapting R&D formulas to full production quantities.
Provided technical assistance in the operational goals to meet production requirements.
Developed tests to allow quality control to evaluate functionality of finished goods.
Stayed current with new technology and developments and maintained professional contacts with individuals and organizations.
Attended Industry trade shows such as IFT.
Participated in conducting training programs to familiarize new sales staff, brokers and employees with all aspect of the company's product lines.
Ordered supplies and equipment to meet R&D laboratory requirements.
Participated in scheduled meetings.
Performed other duties as directed, including some secretarial and janitorial.
Delicious Foods Inc., Minneapolis, MN 1998 - 2000
Food Technology Intern (under supervision)
Made sure that hygienic condition, storage and procedures are maintained during the processing and packaging of food.
Tested raw ingredients and processed food for nutritional value and microbiological quality, and checked foods for color, taste and flavor.
Developed new products and devise the techniques needed to produce these foods.
Supervised the cleaning and maintenance of machinery used in food processing.
Compared products with those of other brands and participated in surveys which provided information to management about new products.
Supervised the transportation of foodstuffs such as fruit, vegetables and milk, and inspected for spoilage.
Developed quality control procedures for the manufacture of products in plants.
Analyzed results and experimental data.
Supervised and coordinated the work of technicians.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology University of New York (1998)
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