Erin Brown
Escondido,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional specializing in food science and sensory analysis. Leverages strong organizational skills and problem-solving capabilities to support team objectives and enhance operational efficiency. Dedicated to delivering excellent customer service while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistant
Sensory Lab at CPSLO
San Luis Obispo, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Supported sensory lab operations by preparing and executing sensory tests for various food products
Summer Intern
Tillamook County Creamery Association
Tillamook, OR
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Description here
Student Assistant
Catering Department at CPSLO
San Luis Obispo, CA
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Description here
Sales Associate - Seasonal
Carter's
Escondido, California
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Provided customer assistance, processed payments, stocked shelves, organized merchandise, and ensured a clean shopping environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
California Polytechnic University – San Luis Obispo (CPSLO)
San Luis Obispo, CA, USA05-2027
Skills
- Food science and sensory analysis
- Culinary arts and nutrition
- Time management and organization
- Teamwork and team building
- Problem solving
- Customer service and interpersonal skills
Awards Honors Scholarships
- Anne Estaire Dance Scholarship, CPSLO Orchesis Dance Company, 2026
- Founder's Award, CPSLO Orchesis Dance Company, 2025
- Ford Motor Company “Salute to Education” Scholarship, 2023
- Escondido Rotary Club Scholarship, 2023
- Assistance League of Inland North County Scholarship, 2023
- Girl Scout Gold Award, 2022, Developed and led curriculum to spread awareness of the benefits of the performing arts on children, impacting over 800 children and adults (Investment of over 130 hours); also earned the Silver Award (2019) and Bronze Award (2016)
- San Diego Emerging Leader Girl Scout, 2022, Honored for character, academics, leadership and service
Clubs Activities Community Service
- Member, CPSLO Food Science Club, 09/23, Present
- Dancer/Intern, CPSLO Orchesis Dance Company, 2024, 2027, contemporary, modern and ballet dance training & performance
- Dancer, Scripps Performing Arts Academy & Scripps Ballet Theatre, 2015, 2023, intensive pre-professional ballet training & performing
- Gold Award Girl Scout, Girl Scouts of the United States, 2010, 2023, focused on leadership and community service
Coursework
- Production/Processing
- Food Service Operations
- Engineering
- Quality
- Packaging
- Sanitation & Safety
- Nutrition
- Laws & Regulations
- Food/Bio/Organic Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Statistics
- Calculus
- Physics
Certification
- ServSafe Manager (CA) - ServSafe National Restaurant Association (Dec 2025)
- ServSafe Food Handler (CA & OR) - ServSafe National Restaurant Association (Dec 2025)
Timeline
Summer Intern
Tillamook County Creamery Association
06.2026 - 08.2026
Student Assistant
Catering Department at CPSLO
01.2026 - 06.2026
Student Assistant
Sensory Lab at CPSLO
10.2024 - Current
Sales Associate - Seasonal
Carter's
08.2024 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
California Polytechnic University – San Luis Obispo (CPSLO)