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Anna Peterkes

Beloit

Summary

Innovative Scientist in flavor application offering 4 years of positive industry experience. Well versed in flavor understanding, flavor application and beverage product formulation to drive company sales and customer satisfaction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Scientist

Kerry Ingredients & Flavors
12.2019 - Current
  • Scientist in alcohol beverage application specifically chosen for flavor knowledge to apply flavors in alcoholic products (RTD cocktails, hard seltzers, high proof alcohol, flavored beers, mocktails)
  • Bench top product development for flavored C store Coffee and Cocoa dry blends as well as manufacturing trials (pilot, scale-up, and commercialization)
  • Create unique flavors for dry powder hydration beverage mixes – utilized expertise at balancing multiple flavor profiles to obtain requested profile from customer.
  • Work closely alongside flavorists during flavor consolidation before receiving customer final approval.
  • Well versed in maximizing flavor and enhancing fruit profiles in concepts that utilize fruit crystals and flavors.
  • Proficient in using flavor modulation technologies to mask, enhance and mimic to add value to the taste experience.
  • Active participant in flavor evaluations for TTB and sweet flavor library.
  • Train new employees on areas of technical expertise, flavor evaluation, project prioritization and customer expectations.
  • Simultaneously manage and prioritize several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones through customer working sessions.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility; able to work effectively individually or collaboratively within a fast paced team environment.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently, while using critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Bird's Eye Foods
05.2019 - 12.2019
  • Under guidance of Quality Control Director, developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures to meet product quality standards based on company and governmental directives.
  • Inspected, processed and reviewed incoming raw materials from multiple vendors and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements. Reported problems and concerns to management.
  • Troubleshoot and reorganized data keeping system of Birds Eye raw materials.
  • Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Exercise Science - Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition

Ohio University
Athens, OH
05.2019

Skills

  • Flavor Evaluation
  • Flavor Implementation
  • Team Collaboration with Scientists and Flavorists
  • Problem-solving
  • Project Management
  • Self-Directed and Motivated

Timeline

Scientist

Kerry Ingredients & Flavors
12.2019 - Current

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Bird's Eye Foods
05.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor Of Science - Exercise Science - Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition

Ohio University

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