Misty Zimbelman
Tahlequah,OK
Summary
Dynamic Senior Food Scientist with a proven track record at Schwan's Shared Services, specializing in innovative dessert development and cost optimization. Leveraging critical thinking and cross-functional leadership, I enhanced product formulations and streamlined processes, driving efficiency and aligning with market trends. Committed to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Food Scientist
Schwan's Shared Services
03.2008 - 09.2025
- Led development of innovative desserts items, ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer preferences.
- Analyzed ingredient functionality to optimize formulations, achieving desired product characteristics. Actively researched and implemented cost savings and ingredients consolidation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline production processes, improving efficiency and reducing waste.
- Mentored junior scientists in product formulation techniques, enhancing team capabilities and knowledge transfer.
Technical Services Manager
Schwan's Global Supply Chain Inc.
02.2004 - 03.2008
- Led cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions, enhancing manufacturing process and customer satisfaction.
- Facilitated clear communication between product development team members, manufacturing, and other departments, fostering strong working relationships across the organization.
- Worked closely with plant accounting to ensure costing and labor accuracy.
Technical Services Manager
Edwards Fine Foods
07.2000 - 02.2004
- Collaborated with product development teams to integrate customer feedback into technology enhancements, driving user adoption.
- Facilitated clear communication between product development team members and other departments, fostering strong working relationships across the organization.
- Entered formulations into current operations programs and maintained production documents and batch sheets. Entered new ingredients into inventory system.
- Worked with plant accounting to establish correct costing and labor for new items.
Education
Master of Science - Food Science
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-1991
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-1988
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Product development expertise
- Cost optimization strategies
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Regulatory compliance awareness
- Intellectual property
- Cross-functional team leadership
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with large Marketing and Sales Teams in the development of more than a dozen items including Edward's Turtle, Lemon Creme, Berry Cheesecake, Midnight Chocolate, Burger King Birthday Cake and Starberry Shortcake Pie Slices
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Worked on cost savings projects resulting in significant savings to Turtle and Keylime Pies.
- Worked strategically with sourcing and manufacturing for creative alternative during ingredient shortages and price increases.
Certification
- Certified Registered Dietitian
Timeline
Senior Food Scientist
Schwan's Shared Services
03.2008 - 09.2025
Technical Services Manager
Schwan's Global Supply Chain Inc.
02.2004 - 03.2008
Technical Services Manager
Edwards Fine Foods
07.2000 - 02.2004
Master of Science - Food Science
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
Oklahoma State University
FSPCA Preventative Controls for Human Foods Version 2.0
Worked with a cross-functional team to establish knowledge for Audits
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