Regan Milmore
Chelsea,MI
Summary
A research and development professional with over 5 years in the food manufacturing industry, specializing in baking and pastry applications. Demonstrates expertise in ingredient sourcing, sensory analysis, and product reformulation, achieving notable cost saving and quality improvement. Proven experience in executing formula development and modifications, implementing food safety regulations, and creating product presentations. An additional 10 years of foodservice/hospitality work demonstrates an ability to develop and execute recipes, train various levels of company seniority, and manage supplier relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Technologist; Research and Development
Chelsea Milling Company
01.2021 - Current
- Reformulates existing products and develops new product concepts, achieving over 14% cost savings in 2023.
- Conducts sensory analysis, averaging 3 tests per week (both internal and external). In process of implementing tetrad testing for enhanced product evaluation.
- Secures 5-10 new ingredients annually, ensuring seamless integration into production.
- Manages pilot plant operations for ingredient approval projects, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
- Presents formulation changes internally and R&D trends externally.
- Assists in National Restaurant show management.
- Attends diverse training programs in sensory analysis, food safety, and technical ingredient review.
- Participates annually in IFT conference and specialized courses for continued growth.
Research and Development/ Quality Control Technician
Bake’ n Joy Foods Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Preformed daily line checks, bulk receiving, GMP plant inspections, and completed various SQF documents for review.
- Analytically tested products from 10 different product lines including dry, wet, and fully baked RTE. Preformed weekly tests of all raw materials/ products in various stages of new formulation processes.
- Reformulated products for batch optimizations trials, alternative materials requests, and clean label initiatives.
- Assisted in securement of new/alternative ingredients and facilitated new product runs on plant floor.
- Provided product samples to customer requests and ran nutritional analysis of existing and new products for customer specifications.
Tech Kitchen Assistant/Research and Development Support
Bake'n Joy Foods Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted in all daily baked sample production to highlight versatility in existing and new product developments.
- Organized and facilitated all packaging and shipping for frozen, dry, and baked samples for client meetings, food shows, and outside lab testing.
- Attended food shows to further understand client needs and explained new applications of products.
- Maintained inventory for Tech Kitchen products and implemented cost saving initiatives; reduced dry ice budget by 66% in 2019
Quality Management Specialist
The Steritech Group
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Consulted various brand names on food safety, culinary efficiency, and company standard uniformity.
- Became well versed in the current USDA Food Code and gained familiarity in differing town, county, and state Health Department variances.
- Trained all levels of company seniority for over 20 restaurant brands nationwide.
- Traveled daily to multiple chain locations to assess and re-train as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Culinary Science
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, New YorkAssociate of Occupational Studies - Baking and Pastry Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, New YorkCertification
- Research Chef Association
- Institute of Food Technologists
- ServSafe Certified: National Restaurant Association
- HACCP Certified: International HACCP Alliance
- Sensory Evaluation Course- Rutgers University
- Dale Carnegie Human Relations- Dale Carnegie and Associates
Timeline
Food Technologist; Research and Development
Chelsea Milling Company
01.2021 - Current
Research and Development/ Quality Control Technician
Bake’ n Joy Foods Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2021
Tech Kitchen Assistant/Research and Development Support
Bake'n Joy Foods Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2020
Quality Management Specialist
The Steritech Group
01.2017 - 01.2018
Associate of Occupational Studies - Baking and Pastry Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Culinary Science
The Culinary Institute of America
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