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Melissa Ann McBride

Guilford,IN

Summary

Accomplished leader with extensive experience at ADM, specializing in innovative product development and enhanced customer satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in technical formulation and project management, effectively fostering team collaboration to achieve strategic objectives. Successfully directed cross-functional teams, consistently delivering projects on schedule and within budget while promoting a culture of creativity and excellence.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director CD&D Beverage Applications

ADM
Erlanger, KY
01.2021 - Current
  • Directed Top-Tier Global Energy Account and Team of Scientists and Technicians
  • Facilitated coordination among global divisions in Product Development, Quality Control and Assurance, Purchasing, Pricing and Supply Chain.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
  • Led cross-functional teams to drive project completion within budget and deadlines.
  • Participate in global internal proprietary ingredient trials and external finished product runs.

Manager CD&D Beverage Applications

ADM
Erlanger, KY
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Lead Developer on Top-Tier Global Energy Account and Team of Scientists and Technicians
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Participate in global internal proprietary ingredient trials and external finished product runs.

Senior Scientist CD&D Beverage Applications

ADM
Erlanger, KY
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Lead Developer on Top Tier Global Energy Account
  • Managed laboratory team and monitored performance and work quality.
  • Developed detailed guidelines for manufacturing instructions.
  • Participate in global internal proprietary ingredient trials and external finished product runs.

Scientist CD&D Beverage Applications

ADM
Erlanger, KY
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Lead Developer on a Top-Tier Global Account.
  • Developed detailed guidelines for manufacturing instructions.
  • Participate in internal proprietary ingredient trials, and external finished product runs.
  • Revived the stability process and implemented customer-specific requirements.

Project Manager of International Transfer Team

ADM
Erlanger, KY
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Directed global correspondence linking company divisions and customers.
  • Directed team efforts for product transfers across entities.

Associate Transfer Scientist CD&D Beverage Applications

ADM
Erlanger, KY
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Continue to lead the global transfer process for proprietary ingredients worldwide.
  • Facilitated cross-team efforts for comprehensive global records and management reporting.
  • Lead Developer for Global Product Transfer Accounts.

Technician CD&D Beverage Applications

ADM
Erlanger, KY
01.2007 - 01.2014
  • Led global transfer process for finished beverages production worldwide.
  • Worked closely with scientists to provide samples for New Business Development, Dairy, Protein, and Energy Opportunities.
  • Used multiple processing techniques, including tunnel pasteurization, retort, hot fill, and cold fill preservation.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration And Management -

Franklin University
Columbus, OH
05-2014

Associates of Science - Chemical Technology

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Cincinnati, OH

Skills

  • Creativity and innovation
  • Technical product development
  • Ingredient and finished product formulation
  • Project management
  • Team building and leadership
  • Organizational development

Training

  • Certificate of Completion for Diverse Careers in Technology: Professional Analytical Chemists in Industry – P&G Training given by the College of Mount St. Joe
  • Developing the Leader within You
  • Art of Negotiation
  • Assertive Skills Development
  • Women’s Persuasive Speaking and Vocalizing
  • Cultural Training
  • Precision Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Communicating with Clarity and Comprehension

Career Background - Snapshot

ADM, Erlanger, KY, Director CD&D Beverage Applications, 01/01/21, Present, Manager CD&D Beverage Applications, 01/01/20, 12/31/21, Senior Scientist CD&D Beverage Applications, 01/01/18, 12/31/20, Scientist CD&D Beverage Applications, 01/01/15, 12/31/18, Associate Transfer Scientist CD&D Beverage Applications, 01/01/14, 12/31/15, Project Manager of the International Transfer Team, 01/01/11, 12/31/17, Technician CD&D Beverage Applications, 01/01/07, 12/31/14

Certification

Certificate of Completion for Diverse Careers in Technology: Professional Analytical Chemists in Industry –

P&G Training given by the College of Mount St. Joe

Developing the Leader within You

Art of Negotiation

Assertive Skills Development

Women’s Persuasive Speaking and Vocalizing

Cultural Training

Precision Thinking and Problem Solving

Project Management

Communicating with Clarity and Comprehension

Timeline

Director CD&D Beverage Applications

ADM
01.2021 - Current

Manager CD&D Beverage Applications

ADM
01.2020 - 01.2021

Senior Scientist CD&D Beverage Applications

ADM
01.2018 - 01.2020

Scientist CD&D Beverage Applications

ADM
01.2015 - 01.2018

Associate Transfer Scientist CD&D Beverage Applications

ADM
01.2014 - 01.2015

Project Manager of International Transfer Team

ADM
01.2011 - 01.2017

Technician CD&D Beverage Applications

ADM
01.2007 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Business Administration And Management -

Franklin University

Associates of Science - Chemical Technology

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Melissa Ann McBride