Chad Williams
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Experienced food science professional adept at developing food products from ideation to commercialization. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and intense focus on flavor building alongside quality and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R&D Food Technician
Sovos Brands Intermediate
09.2021 - Current
- Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough sensory evaluations and providing actionable feedback.
- Optimized production processes for efficiency by implementing food processing techniques.
- Helped develop innovative food products with exceptional taste, texture, and nutritional profiles by researching ingredient interactions and processing methods.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance in all aspects of food manufacturing.
- Managed kitchen inventory and office space ensuring 5S standards were followed properly.
- Worked heavily with suppliers to source ingredients for new line extension items.
- Created SOPs on lab equipment such as Brookfield, pH, Brix, Bostwick, CEM, Particle Analysis, and Hunter Colorimeter.
- Created GMPs to ensure safety of R&D employees within the lab.
- Won CEO recognition award 2022
Checker/Gas Station Clerk
HEB Grocery Store
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by accurately scanning items and processing payments in a timely manner.
- Reduced checkout waiting time for customers by maintaining an organized and efficient workspace.
- Ensured pricing accuracy for all items by conducting daily price checks and updating the system accordingly.
- Assisted customers with bagging their purchases, providing swift and attentive service.
- Managed gas supply and learned to work in a fast paced environment.
PAS/Habilitation Aide
Imagine Enterprises
06.2018 - 11.2020
- Enhanced client (with Autism) independence by teaching daily living skills and providing support in various activities.
- Assisted client with personal care tasks such as dressing, grooming, and exercise to maintain hygiene standards.
- Monitored progress of clients by documenting observations, accomplishments, and challenges in detailed reports.
- My client, Jake, taught me patience and kindness.
Education
Master of Business And Science - Global Food Innovation And Science
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Dentistry
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX05.2021
Skills
- Quality Control Management
- Sanitation Protocols
- Recipe Development
- Food Safety Expertise
- Product Testing
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Time management
- GMP adherence
- Root cause analysis
- Sensory evaluation
- Documentation Skills
Affiliations
- Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society
- Pre-Health Professionals Club (President)
- Residential Assistant
- Teaching Assistant (Human Physiology)
- Freshman Mentor
Certification
Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance Qualified Individual (FSPCA)
Ohio State University Food Science and Technology Introductory Course Certificate 2022
Timeline
R&D Food Technician
Sovos Brands Intermediate
09.2021 - Current
Checker/Gas Station Clerk
HEB Grocery Store
12.2018 - 09.2021
PAS/Habilitation Aide
Imagine Enterprises
06.2018 - 11.2020
Master of Business And Science - Global Food Innovation And Science
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Dentistry
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance Qualified Individual (FSPCA)
Ohio State University Food Science and Technology Introductory Course Certificate 2022
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