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Soad Balla

Lewis Center,OH

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Continuously reviews work to identify areas of opportunity. Focused on enhancing workflows and procedures to maximize team success.

Work History

Product Develpment Specialist

Nestle
Marysville , Ohio
2010 - 2024
  • Researched competitive products in order to create a unique product offering for customers.
  • Conducted market research to determine product requirements.
  • Provided technical support during the production process to ensure quality control measures were met.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Monitored industry trends in order to anticipate future product development needs.
  • Presented ideas at internal meetings regarding possible updates or enhancements to existing products.
  • Coordinated with marketing teams to promote new products through various channels.
  • Tested prototypes and ensured compliance with safety standards.
  • Developed and designed products to meet customer needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of all product development activities throughout the life cycle of each project.
  • Worked closely with cross-functional teams such as sales, engineering, and marketing on product launches.
  • Created detailed design specifications for new products.
  • Reviewed customer feedback and made changes as necessary to improve the product design.
  • Developed user manuals and training materials for end-users.
  • Generated reports on product performance, profitability, sales trends, and other key metrics.
  • Assessed existing product designs for improvements and modifications.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to develop prototypes of new products.
  • Analyzed data and member information to support formulation of product strategy.
  • Led and contributed to product development brainstorming sessions and ideation.
  • Offered direction, performance feedback and training to staff throughout projects.
  • Prepared cost analysis reports on new product development.
  • Researched patents, copyrights and trademarks, avoiding infringement issues.
  • Supported efforts to develop and launch new product offerings and enhancements for existing products.
  • Monitored progress and completion to propel department commitment to on-time delivery and quality.
  • Documented completed work to meet internal compliance standards and achieve favorable audit results.
  • Observed quality control procedures in adherence to company policies.
  • Investigated product's safety and handling qualities and ways of distribution, usage and maintenance.

Project Manager

Limited Brands Inc.
Reynoldsburg, OH
2000 - 2003
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.

Master Technician

Borden Foods
Columbus , Ohio
2000 - 2000
  • Conducted food technology experimentation and assisted flavor and food scientists in developing new flavor ingredients and new food technologies.
  • Performed chemical and physical analysis for properties of ingredients and finished food products in order to evaluate and improve the quality of existing food products and related processes, and to develop new products and processes.
  • Weighed, blended, and processed raw ingredients to formula specifications.
  • Produced commercially sterile canned products and performed thermal process simulations.
  • Packaged, canned, and dried products for shipment to user locations.
  • Performed raw material inventory and process data management.

Education

Master of Science - Food Safety

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
12-2013

Skills

Strong organizational skills

  • Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), diligence, and project management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Assess scientific information and to target written and oral communications to a range of audiences
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of ready to drink beverage, and instant coffee processing
  • Regulatory compliance understanding
  • Proficient in product development – Instant coffee powder, Ready to drink beverages, beverage and savory dry mixes, and Quality Assurance and food safety
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Excellent with Word, Excel, MS TEAMS
  • Solid ability of conceptual thinking, and proficiency in networking
  • Strong understanding HACCP, GMPs and food safety and sanitary issues
  • Audits

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Community Development Organization leader 2008-2021

Timeline

Product Develpment Specialist

Nestle
2010 - 2024

Project Manager

Limited Brands Inc.
2000 - 2003

Master Technician

Borden Foods
2000 - 2000

Master of Science - Food Safety

Michigan State University

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