Julie Tuizer
Chicago,,IL
Summary
Experienced director and food scientist with a passion for developing high quality food products. Expertise in formulation, research and product development. Accomplished in teaching, leading and mentoring assistants. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Director of Product Innovation
Garrett Brands
09.2019 - Current
- Expand Garrett's product lines by developing new recipes for U.S. legacy and retail markets, as well as Asia markets. U.S. legacy recipes include White Chocolate Cocoa CaramelCrisp, Frango CaramelCrisp, Cinnamon Apple CaramelCrisp, retail products include CheeseCorn, Spicy CheeseCorn, White Cheddar, Simply Strawberry, Simply Cocoa, Simply Matcha, and S'mores. New recipes in our Asia markets include Chocolate Orange CaramelCrisp, Raspberry Kettle Corn and Chocolate Peanut Butter CaramelCrisp.
- Train production supervisors and cooks on proper cooking procedures, taste, texture and look of all recipes, as well as overseeing production and quality control of recipes to maintain quality and consistency of products.
- Collaborate with our supply chain, marketing, sales, creative and quality assurance departments.
- Source and test new ingredients for U.S. and Asia markets.
- Work with an outside company to determine the shelf-life of recipes, monitoring taste, texture, appearance and microbial test results.
- Manage all new products from bench top to commercialization.
- Facilitate cost reduction through product improvements.
- Use Genesis nutritional software to create nutrition facts panels and ingredient statements.
- Keep up on current and future flavors and trends in the marketplace which assists me in creating products to emphasize what is popular.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Promoted to Director of Product Innovation from Associate Director of Product Innovation after eighteen months.
Food Scientist
New Weds Foods
11.2012 - 07.2019
- Expertise in research, development, and application of coating systems for corporate batter and breading division to ensure accurate flavor and texture.
- Established product specifications, maintained sanitary regulations, and improved methods of storing products for optimal shelf-life longevity.
- Designed and performed variety of food safety tests and focused on, viscosity, sodium analysis, pH.
- Liaised with customers, marketing, sales, culinary, quality control and vendors developing superior quality products for clients.
- Managed customer technical projects and delivered expert guidance on food science, chemistry and to meet customer needs.
- Managed projects from bench top through product commercialization.
- Spearheaded internal sensory analysis, plant trials and coordinated full-scale production and commercialization for new products including Mozzarella Sticks and Buttermilk Crispy Chicken for McDonald's; Hot n' Spicy chicken and Popcorn shrimp coating systems for US Foods; Chicken Wing coating system for Sizzler and retail Corn Bread mix for Famous Dave's.
- Diagnosed and solved customer issues via hands-on lab work and developed food applications that highlighted ingredient performance.
Gluten Free Bakery Manager
Deerfields Bakery
12.2011 - 11.2012
- Managed the manufacturing of fourteen core products and created seven new products for the gluten free retail business. This included breads, sugar free cake, cookie and icings, and coffee cakes. Developed and sold gluten free pizza dough to Lou Malnati's, Easter butter cake to Whole Foods and gluten and sugar free lemon cookies to Trader Joe's.
- Spearheaded acquiring the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO) seal.
- Liaised with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and expectations and develop strategic direction to bakery line.
- Partnered with sales, strategy and business development to identify new product opportunities.
- Managed and trained five employees on proper baking techniques, gluten free policies and procedures as well as effective time management.
- Sourced and tested ingredients to expand the product line.
- Collaborated with Gale Gand to create new offerings for the bakery's Cafe menu.
Professor
Kendall College
05.2009 - 12.2011
- Developed and taught undergraduate courses for the culinary department.
- Championed a Human Nutrition course and instructed Specialty Baking, specifically for people with specific dietary needs, such as sugar free, gluten free or low fat.
- Applied in class lectures and discussions along with practical hands on methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Graded tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Used a variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate the learning process.
- Created an avocado icing for the California Avocado Commission.
Education
Master of Science - Human Nutrition
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine And Science
North Chicago, ILBachelor of Science - Food Science
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CAAssociate of Arts - Bakery And Pastry Arts
California Culinary Academy
San Francisco, CASkills
- Issue Resolution
- People Management
- Project Management
- Innovation and Creativity
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Hiring and Retention
Timeline
Director of Product Innovation
Garrett Brands
09.2019 - Current
Food Scientist
New Weds Foods
11.2012 - 07.2019
Gluten Free Bakery Manager
Deerfields Bakery
12.2011 - 11.2012
Professor
Kendall College
05.2009 - 12.2011
Master of Science - Human Nutrition
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine And Science
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
California State University, Northridge
Associate of Arts - Bakery And Pastry Arts
California Culinary Academy
Preventive Controls for Human Food - August 2023
Certification
Preventive Controls for Human Food - August 2023
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