Katarina Carrison
Holmen,WI
Summary
Dynamic Food Scientist with a proven track record at Kwik Trip, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills. Passionate about enhancing product profiles to fit the customers' needs. Adept at collaborating with teams and vendors to drive innovative product development while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Scientist
Kwik Trip
La Crosse, Wisconsin
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with teams to analyze ingredient functionality and optimize recipes.
- Supported sensory evaluation sessions to gather feedback on food product flavors.
- Provided technical assistance regarding ingredient selection or formulation changes during product development.
- Coordinated with vendors to source ingredients that meet company specifications.
- Performed research on food products, including nutritional value, shelf life, and flavor profiles.
- Researched current trends in food science to inform product development strategies.
- Analyzed raw materials and manufacturing costs to set product pricing for profitability.
- Developed 13 new products that hit the market in fiscal 2025 across 8 different product lines consistently out selling main stay iteams.
Dairy Field Representative
Stickney Hill Dairy
Rockville, Minnesota
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Visiting farms to advise on animal health, nutrition, milking systems, and general farm management.
- Collecting milk samples, testing for drug residues, and ensuring adherence to dairy regulations and standards to make quality cheese.
- Built quality relationships with farms as a critical link between farmer and processor.
- Supported farmers with technical expertise to benefit the farmers and dairy industry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science- Food Science Technology
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
River Falls, WI05-2019
Skills
- Ingredient functionality
- Customer and vendor relations
- Detail-oriented
- Product development
- Problem solving
- Data interpretation
- Market research
- Adaptable
Certification
• Wisconsin Cheese Makers License
• HACCP Certificate
• Pasteurization License
•Bulk Milk Weigher and Sampler License
• HACCP Certificate
• Pasteurization License
•Bulk Milk Weigher and Sampler License
Timeline
Food Scientist
Kwik Trip
02.2022 - Current
Dairy Field Representative
Stickney Hill Dairy
09.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science- Food Science Technology
University of Wisconsin, River Falls