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Lizanel Dumas

Powell,OH
Lizanel Dumas

Summary

Food Scientist with +9 years in the food industry. Experienced in bench-top product evaluations, pilot testing, shelf life study, sensory evaluation, data analysis/interpretation, finished good specifications, alternate sourcing initiatives, among others. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

SK Food Group

Food Scientist
02.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Worked collaboratively with Sourcing, QA, Commercialization and Suppliers in development of potential new alternate products of existing components to guarantee supply continuity, to help with product optimization and to support cost savings initiatives.
  • Provided evaluation and recommendations for product improvements by addressing flavor, texture, appearance, etc.
  • Lead shelf-life, sensory and quality attribute testing of new and/or existing products to ensure high standards are maintained.
  • Provided technical support during production of new and/or existing products and processes by analyzing and communicating findings of data collected on-line to evaluate their performance.
  • Reviewed products specifications and other supporting documents for necessary changes, updates and approval.
  • Collect and analyze data in order to communicate results/observations to customers and/or suppliers.
  • Managed Label Development and Label Verification Process

SK Food Group

Quality Assurance Technician
09.2014 - 02.2015

Job overview

  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
  • Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors.
  • Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
  • Routinely tested products to align temperature, specifications, and ingredient levels with best practices and quality standards.
  • Inspected finished products for overall quality and adherence to Customers specifications.
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products

Southern State Community College

Food Science Instructor
08.2012 - 05.2014

Job overview

  • Collaborated with administration to develop Food Science Curriculum (new Program offered).
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.

Education

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Ph.D. from Food Sciences And Technology
08.2012

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Master of Science from Food Sciences And Technology
05.2009

University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR

Bachelor of Science from Animal Sciences
06.2007

Skills

  • Specification writing
  • Product testing
  • Product Development/evaluation
  • Problem solving
  • Good communication skills with Clients
  • Knowledge and understanding of food ingredients and processing
  • Research and reporting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to detail

Certification

Fundamentals of Project Management Certification (July, 2021)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Food Scientist

SK Food Group
02.2015 - Current

Quality Assurance Technician

SK Food Group
09.2014 - 02.2015

Food Science Instructor

Southern State Community College
08.2012 - 05.2014

Ohio State University

Ph.D. from Food Sciences And Technology

Ohio State University

Master of Science from Food Sciences And Technology

University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

Bachelor of Science from Animal Sciences

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