Daniel Fletcher

Sr. Technical advisor for innovation programs for new products and technologies. Worked across internal business units as well as A&M partners, startup investments. Mentored Jr. Developers and scientists in innovation and product development. Worked on beverages ranging from CSD's, Still, Dairy, Coffee and Spirits. Provided monthly technology scouting reports.

• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Managed teams responsible for Brewed Coffee, Keurig Cold, Innovation, technical development,start up partner evaluation and support.

• Product creation for Keurig Kold platform
• Managed Hot Coffee development team
• Forto Coffee Startup
• Starbuck's Innovation
• Innovation Pipeline Activities
• Identified cost-saving opportunities within R&D operations by conducting thorough financial analyses of ongoing projects.
• Conducted comprehensive market analyses to identify new opportunities for growth and innovation within the industry sector.
• Established partnerships with external research institutions and industry leaders to bolster company''s R&D capabilities.

Managed technical innovation activities for brands across the Kellogg's product portfolio. Cereals,snacks, beverages, natural and Organic, manufacturing and A&M. Innovation activities provide $106MM incremental revenue per calendar year.

• Kashi
• Keebler
• Ensemble
• Main Brand Cereal
• New manufacturing platforms
• Line extensions
• Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.

Managed all development aspects across multiple product brands and technologies. Delivered over $1 Billion in incremental revenue.

• Evaluated novel technologies for potential integration into existing workflows, streamlining operations while maintaining scientific rigor.
• Managed Innovations on Brand Pepsi
• Expansion of PepsiCo portfolio beyond SSD's.
• Partner in JV activities; Starbucks, Ocean Spray, Lipton and Boss Coffee.
• Managed multiple concurrent projects with strict deadlines, prioritizing tasks effectively to maintain progress without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
• Advised or assisted in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.

Worked closely with customers to co develop food and beverage formulations that utilize Flavors and Ingredients provided by PFW.

• Designed experiments using appropriate controls and variables, resulting in valid conclusions being drawn from collected data.
• Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.

Trained as a translator and assigned to Intelligence Communications center in Langley Virginia.

• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.