Vy Vo
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dynamic Product Developer with extensive experience at Bellisio Foods and Nestle, driving product innovation and commercialization. Proven track record in product design and concept development, achieving over $3 million in savings. Bilingual in English and Vietnamese, proficient in cross-functional collaboration, and utilizing systems such as GLOBE, SAP-RM, and Box for efficient project management and streamlined execution.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Food Technologist
Bellisio Foods, CPFNA
Columbus, OH
09.2024 - Current
- Execute rapid development and commercialization for national brands (Boston Market, Michelina’s, Authentic Asia), and private label brands.
- Drive initiation and proposal of new capital expenditure to support new product development.
- Collaborate with operational partners to lead feasibility and sample trials, in addition to first production runs of new product launches.
- Manage workflows across cross-functional partners within project teams to ensure alignment and on-time delivery of objectives within the established timeline.
Product Developer (Bakery & Cheese Division)
Sugar Foods, LLC
Villa Rica, GA
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Ideated and developed new concept designs for national chain restaurants and retail product lines.
- Defined gold standards via benchtop prototyping to certify market readiness.
- Supported the Sales Team with technical insights to define product requirements and ensure the refinement of KPIs.
Associate Specialist, Product Development (Frozen Meals Division, Stouffer’s)
Nestlé USA
Solon, OH
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Collaborated within I&R project teams to develop new products and optimize existing products within the portfolio.
- Led technical meetings and panels with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Culinary) to determine optimal and all-encompassing solutions for the maintenance of product quality.
- Executed product and process development tasks (e.g., bench top, pilot plant, and internal/external factory trials).
- Generated $3 million in savings throughout multiple facets (manufacturing efficiency, raw materials, process improvement).
- Launched new products essential to core business needs, and expanded the base portfolio with initiatives to traverse into new market space.
Product Development Technician (Frozen Meals, Pizza & Snacking)
Nestlé USA
Solon, OH
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Responsible for excess of $1 million in savings in 2021 through the qualification of alternate sourcing and cost-effective initiatives.
- Partnered with external vendors and internal factories to navigate through industry-wide supply chain demands.
- Experienced with USDA and FDA processes and standards, ensures SKUs are in compliance with specified guidelines and regulations related to specific products via coordination with Regulatory and Scientific Affairs.
Culinary Research and Development Intern
CSSI Marketing + Culinary
Chicago, IL
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed concepts and formulations for brand-name clients.
- Assisted R&D chefs in ongoing development projects, and contributed to menu development for in-house catering.
- Experienced in food styling and photography.
Culinary Innovation Intern
PepsiCo: Frito-Lay North America
Plano, TX
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Created bench-top prototypes and executed Gold Standard formulations.
- Engaged in ideation sessions for new concepts.
- Assisted food scientists and flavorists in R&D projects, and collaborated with external vendors in new flavor development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Nutrition, Product Development
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI08.2019
Associate in Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI05.2018
Skills
- Bilingual: English and Vietnamese
- Product Design and Concept Development
- CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods)
- QSR (Quick Service Restaurants)
- Concept to Commercialization
- Box
- GLOBE SAP-RM
- TraceGains
- Specright
- Salesforce
Timeline
Sr. Food Technologist
Bellisio Foods, CPFNA
09.2024 - Current
Product Developer (Bakery & Cheese Division)
Sugar Foods, LLC
04.2024 - 08.2024
Associate Specialist, Product Development (Frozen Meals Division, Stouffer’s)
Nestlé USA
06.2022 - 03.2024
Product Development Technician (Frozen Meals, Pizza & Snacking)
Nestlé USA
09.2020 - 06.2022
Culinary Research and Development Intern
CSSI Marketing + Culinary
12.2019 - 04.2020
Culinary Innovation Intern
PepsiCo: Frito-Lay North America
06.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Nutrition, Product Development
Johnson & Wales University
Associate in Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
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