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ALBERT CHARLES

Ithaca,NY

Summary

Professional scientist with strong background in food chemistry and proven ability to drive impactful results. Expertise in analytical techniques, formulation, and quality control, ensuring product safety and innovation. Known for effective collaboration, adaptability, and achieving objectives in dynamic environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Chemist

Total Nutrition Technology
07.2025 - Current
  • Presented data on product specifications and adherence to regulatory standards, retaining a $1M contract value customer for the compliance department.
  • Matched flavor and nutritional data for 4+ customers lacking original formulations from co-manufacturers, ensuring compliance and product consistency.
  • Developed an Excel-based nutrition and supplement facts panel generator, integrating with existing workflows to ensure food safety and labeling compliance, reducing label creation time by 50%.
  • Collaborated with sales and suppliers to secure 5 production contracts worth $250,000 by leading product development and addressing technical customer inquiries on quality standards.
  • Trained 8 team members on packaging specifications, ensuring adherence to regulatory and quality requirements.

Fund Manager

BIG RED VENTURES
01.2024 - Current
  • Crafted 3 investment memos evaluating early-stage companies' markets, competitors, and financials
  • Screened 22 companies for potential investment based on product, market, and financial analysis
  • Taught 109 students about venture capital, legal aspects of early-stage ventures, and deal evaluation

Co-founder

GORGES VENTURES
01.2023 - Current
  • Worked cross-functionally to establish and market the investment club to raise $400,000 from peers
  • Established key relationships with 4 accelerators and 5 faculty engaged in entrepreneurship at Cornell University
  • Connected with Founders and funneled appropriate leads to the investment club for potential investment
  • Addressed 300 Cornell University trustees about entrepreneurship initiatives on campus

Founder

PHYTOFLOCK
01.2023 - Current
  • Engaged in 174 customer discovery interviews to gain insights into the dynamics of the poultry industry ecosystem
  • Directed the faculty inventor in translating their technology to commercial applications
  • Established an advisory board of professionals with 70 years of experience in the poultry industry
  • Conducted market and competitor analysis on poultry feed additives in the Asia, North America, and South America
  • Presented Phytoflock’s initiatives and strategy to investors, consumers, and customers resulting in media traction

Food Design Intern

CONAGRA BRANDS
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Generated over $800,000 in savings for Chef Boyardee Ravioli through formulation changes
  • Developed a methodology to generate savings for 6 other SKUs
  • Led a team of professionals to produce canned good samples more efficiently
  • Facilitated and led intern gatherings outside of the workplace to foster a strong intern cohort
  • Utilized statistical methods and graphics to communicate methods and results to 45 employees

Undergraduate Research Assistant

CORNELL FOOD SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Published a peer-reviewed paper on the food and cosmetic applications of avocado seeds
  • Translated high-level technical concepts from 63 sources for non-technical readers
  • Conducted literature review of over 100 research papers

Education

Master of Business Administration -

CORNELL SC JOHNSON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Ithaca, NY
01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Food Science – Minor in Business

CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Ithaca, NY
01.2023

Skills

  • Food safety regulations
  • Nutritional analysis
  • Sensory evaluation
  • Microbiological testing
  • Laboratory management
  • Ingredient functionality

Certification

HACCP

Interests

  • Cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Wine Tasting

Timeline

Food Chemist

Total Nutrition Technology
07.2025 - Current

Fund Manager

BIG RED VENTURES
01.2024 - Current

Co-founder

GORGES VENTURES
01.2023 - Current

Founder

PHYTOFLOCK
01.2023 - Current

Food Design Intern

CONAGRA BRANDS
01.2022 - 01.2022

Undergraduate Research Assistant

CORNELL FOOD SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
01.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Food Science – Minor in Business

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Master of Business Administration -

CORNELL SC JOHNSON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Microsoft Office Specialist (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Advised on cannabis projects nationwide, offering product strategy and consulting services
  • Avid chess player; poker player; food product development; undergraduate mentor

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