Ben Zirbel
West Bend,WI
Summary
Experienced leader skilled in team building and customer support, with a track record of creating new roles to drive company success. Utilizes collaboration, culinary techniques, and a focus on application optimization to effectively represent the company and its products.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Innovation Manager
Revela Foods / ADM
New Berlin, WI
06.2015 - Current
- Conducted market research to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges within the industry.
- The brand manager reported to me.
- Created presentations with data analysis to demonstrate potential value of new innovations.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure successful implementation of initiatives.
- Led brainstorming sessions to encourage creative thinking among team members.
- Managed all tradeshow applications and registrations.
- Coordinated capabilities presentations with sales and R&D.
- Presented trends and applications to customers. As well as created concept lists specific to their brand and request.
- Integral part of rebranding the company from Gamay Foods to Revela Foods.
- Worked with the Brand Manager to create and execute branded demo kits, which were sent directly to customers.
Corporate Sous Chef
Schwan's Company
Marshall, MN
11.2012 - 06.2015
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Kept up to date with current trends and presented to the R&D group.
- Worked with R&D and Marketing to create gold standard recipes
- assisted with verification of package instructions assuring proper cooking
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Systems & Technology; Food Science
University of Wisconsin Stout
Menomonie, WI12-2011
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond Du Lac, WI06-2008
Skills
- Product Applications
- Food Industry & Market Trends
- Schedule oversight
- Capabilities & Trends Presentations
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Employee Development
Certification
- MRA Principles of Leadership Excellence series 2019
- Certified Research Chef (CRC) & Certified Culinary Scientist (CCS) through Research Chefs Association (RCA)
Timeline
Innovation Manager
Revela Foods / ADM
06.2015 - Current
Corporate Sous Chef
Schwan's Company
11.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Food Systems & Technology; Food Science
University of Wisconsin Stout
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Moraine Park Technical College
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