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O b j e c t i v e To work in a fast-growing organization and to use my expertise in food technology to provide guidance and consultation for consumer market research and competitive intelligence to the food industry across multiple food and drink categories. S u m m a r y An accomplished food scientist who has 11+ years of international research and regulatory affairs food and beverage CPG experience at Nestle and Coca-Cola. Skilled researcher with full command of food science fundamentals and ability to pinpoint optimal product enhancement and expansion. Out-of-the-box thinker who challenges research methods and customizes technology to achieve higher quality data. Strong collaborative and innovative mindset. Navigates adeptly through complex regulatory and intellectual property issues. Closely follows advances in science/technology and contributes ongoing knowledge to cross-functional teams. E x p e r i e n c e Nerac, Inc Senior Research Analyst, Tolland, CT 2006-2013 $12 Million consulting firm providing global technical and regulatory guidance for food and beverage industry. Reporting to Vice President Research, advanced next generation frozen foods ($40K) and emerging edible oils ($120K) CPG intellectual property projects designed to expand product lines and increase market growth globally. Analyze and advise 150+ food industry clients on FDA, USDA, EFSA and EU regulations to ensure product compliance with marketing functions and international laws. Provide technical direction to 50 nutraceutical companies conducting clinical studies to support product and health claims, accelerating growth of energy drink sales worldwide. Manage multiple comprehensive $100K research projects and cross- functional team, including project planning, costing, execution, completion milestones and client follow-up. Deliver client presentations with sales team to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve business goals. South Windsor Public Schools Substitute Teacher, South Windsor, CT 2005-2006 Taught chemistry, biology and math in elementary, middle and high school. Nestle/Milkpak Ltd. Production Planning Officer, Sheikhupura, Pakistan 1992-1994 Reporting directly to plant manager, led production planning and strategy development on monthly and annual basis. Monitored ordering and delivery of raw and packaging material in line with market demand and material availability to ensure regular production flow and time/cost efficiency. Modified raw material ingredient specifications for consistency and compliance with quality standards and changing business needs. Collaborated and negotiated with external vendors and all internal global functions to ensure highquality, reasonably priced ingredients and materials. Tops Food and Beverages/Fruit Juice Industry Consultant, Lahore, Pakistan 1991-1992 Managed technical staff of 5 people and led product development and quality control initiatives as direct report to Factory Manager. Evaluated natural and artificial ingredient functionality and active components for use in beverages. Standardized incoming raw material information and documentation. Investigated, evaluated, and ordered supplies and lab instruments. Nestle/Milkpak Ltd. Medical Sales Associate, Lahore, Pakistan 1988-1989 Reporting to Marketing Manager, developed marketing/sales material for baby foods and infant formulas. Led and trained 10 sales associates on new products twice a year. Conducted market and competitive analysis to identify new market segments and opportunities for business growth. Increased sales by 20% in six months.

Triple Emm Ltd/Potato Snack Food Food Technologist, Lahore, Pakistan 1987-1988 Reporting to the General Manager, ensured product excellence and packaging quality of potato chips in a CPG company. Supported, created and optimized product processing procedures to increase product quality, production efficiency and profitability. Implemented R&D portal to enable technical access to the General Manager. Malik Food Industry Ltd/Fruit Juice & Jams Research Scientist/Incharge Quality Control, Lahore, Pakistan 1987 Reporting to Plant Manager, led product development group of 4 technicians and assisted in planning, coordinating and implementation of sectional jobs. Formulated, sensory tested, scaled up and supervised the quality, manufacturing and preservation of fruit juices and jams. I n t e r n s h i p s Nigerian Palm Oil Co. Owerri, Nigeria 1986 Managed the quality assurance team of five technicians to follow product specifications. Ensured proper inspection and processing of palm kernel. Coca-Cola (Nigerian Bottling Co., Ltd), Owerri, Nigeria 1984 Conducted quality control tests during the manufacture of soft drinks. Inspected raw material and final product and supervised bottling line during processing. E d u c a t i o n Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia M.S., Food Science and Technology 1991 Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo-State, Nigeria B.Sc. Honors, Food Processing Technology 1986 A w a r d s , a f f i l i a t i o n s , s k i l l s & p u b l i c a t i o n s Awarded scholarship United States Agency for International Development (USAID) 1989 Professional Member, Institute of Food Technologists; Subpanel Member, 2010 present Computer skills, Patent analytics and patent portfolios MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visokio Traveled extensively in Africa, Europe, Middle East, United States & Canada Proficient in several languages Urdu, Punjabi and English Quoted in Replacing Trans Fat, American Chemical Societys Chemical & Engineering News, 2012; Nutraceuticals Labeling, Label & Narrow, 2009; and Hunger Pangs For Youth, The Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Anti-aging, 2008 Authored Beverages with a Boost, The World Of Food Ingredients, 2010 Co-authored Food Trendlines: Nerac Food Science Analysts Look to the Coming Year and authored Beauty in a Bottle: Beverages Touting Healthy Skin Show Potential for Growth , Trends in the Food Industry: Leveraging Innovation to Keep Up With Consumer Demand, Biodegradable Food Packaging: An Environmental Imperative,Wouldja Believe? Smart Packaging Agents Can Help Avert Future, and The Can Can: Ball Comes Up with a Way To Use Steel Cans in the Microwave Food, Nerac Food Marketplace Review, 2006-2009 Co-authored Extraction and detection of sulfamethazine in spray-dried milk, Journal of Dairy Science, 1994