Sales Customer Service

George Holman Jr.

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Residence 585-***-**** Mobile 314-***-****

abhmms@r.postjobfree.com

Product Development / Research and Development

Solid background in research and development with over eighteen years of experience. Skilled in new

product development from concept to customer introduction. Consistently exceeded customer service

expectations. Natural communicator with expertise in forging solid working relationships with

professionals at all levels. Ambitious, broad-minded and readily available for new opportunities.

-Core Competencies Include-

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• Leadership • Beverage emulsions

• Product Development • Sensory

• Prioritize Projects • Nutritional Labeling

• Management Experience • Specifications

• Product Formulations • Commercialization

• Multi Task Oriented • Processing Equipment

• Facilitate Plant Trials • Processing Procedures

• Time Management • GMP’s

• Work Directly With Customers • HACCP

• Innovation • Food Safety

• Cost Reduction • Adaptable to Change

• Laboratory Equipment • Strong PC Skills

• Gum and starch systems

• Use of emulsifiers

Professional Experience

Baldwin Richardson Foods, Liquid Products Manufacturer, Macedon, NY July 2006 – Sept. 2010

R&D Group Leader

• Led two Sr. Food Technologists and one Technician in implementing new Product Development for

Baldwin Richardson Foods largest customers (McDonald’s, General Mills, Kellogg’s)

• Products included: Caramels; hot fudge; flavored coffee syrups; strawberry topping; flavored

shakes syrups; flavored tea and lemonade syrups; drizzles; fruit preps (pie filling, smoothies,

hand held food items); dipping sauces (Tangy Honey Mustard, Chipotle BBQ, Ranch, Spicy

Buffalo, BBQ, Hot Mustard and Honey)

• Increased annual sales by 10%

• Managed the development of products from bench top to commercialization for all of the products

sold to McDonald’s by Baldwin Richardson Foods

• Traveled to McDonald’s on a regular bases to meet with Menu Management to discuss

development of new products and revisions of current products

• Meet at McDonald’s with Quality and Sensory to establish the proper attributes for new products

as well as review current products

• Worked closely with McDonald’s Chef’s in Oakbrook, IL and different focus group locations (such

as Dallas and Los Angeles) to develop new products for future growth

• Represented Baldwin Richardson Foods at McDonald’s World Wide Convention in Orlando and

Divisional Meetings in Las Vegas

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Sr. Food Technologist

• Created and successfully implemented production of flavored coffee syrups for McDonald’s

Corporation

• Increased annual sales by 22% which represented 14% of all sales for the year.

• Oversaw analysis and composition of nutritional labels for all of Baldwin Richardson Foods

customers

• Initiated cost reduction efforts by substituting lower cost ingredients in existing product line without

compromising quality

NaturaLawn of America, Organic Fertilization, St. Charles, MO Jan. 2004 – June 2006

President and Owner

• Provided high quality organic lawn fertilization to residential and commercial customers

• Developed, implemented and executed all sales and marketing plans

• Presented to local community groups about the benefit of organic-based lawn care products as an

alternative to chemicals

• Consistently earn high ratings in customer satisfaction and quality

Givaudan Flavors, Liquid Products – Dairy, Bridgeton, MO Sept 1995 - Jan. 2004

Product Development Sr. Technologist

• Preformed analysis and composition of nutritional labels for small to multi-million dollar

corporations across the United States

• Directed testing and implementation of new computer programs for the dairy business unit

• Managed information technology resources for the product development lab

Product Development Technologist (Tastemaker)

• Developed and successfully implemented production of new ice cream flavors and ingredients

resulting in sales of $3,000,000 to Ben & Jerry’s

• Managed testing and development of chocolate dairy powders, eggnog bases and fruit drinks from

concept inception to production for companies like Dean Foods, HP Hood and Well’s Dairy

• Initiated cost reduction efforts by substituting lower cost ingredients in existing product line without

compromising quality

• Directed daily activities of a task force, dedicated to successfully developing new dairy products

(Ice cream, Eggnog bases, Chocolate dairy powders, Beverages)

• Managed million dollar development effort for McDonald’s, the leader in the fast food industry

Product Development Technician (Consolidated Flavors)

• Refined and implemented new product offerings in the ice cream, chocolate dairy powder and

fruit drink flavor markets

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Continental Baking Company, National Bakery, St. Louis, MO Sept 1989 - March 1995

Product Development Technician

• Formulated fat-free cream filling for Hostess products by using a combination of hydrocolloids

• Coordinated development and introduction of fat-free fillings for large scale production

• Developed new products for the bread line such as 100% whole wheat, shelf stable pizza crust,

sourdough, crust less bread

• Responsible for managing flour lab including analysis and quality control. Used analytical methods

such as pH, oven moisture, NIR, color and dough strength

Sigma Chemical Company, Chemical Manufacture, St. Louis, MO Jan.1986 - Sept. 1989

Chemist

• Developed formulas for large and small scale production of Biological buffers

Education

BS in Animal Science with minor in chemistry

May 1985

University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO

Professional Development

• Supervisor Training Course, Rochester Business Alliance

• Technical Writing, Rochester Business Alliance

• Company Sponsored HAACP Training

Computer Skills

• Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)

• Genesis – Nutritional Program

Professional Association

• IFT, Member 1989 - 2008

• Business Network International, Secretary/Treasurer 2004 - 2006

• St. Peters Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador 2004 - 2005

• American Society of Cereal Chemists, Member 1993 - 1995

Community Involvement

• Ronald McDonald House Charity 2007 – 2010

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References Available upon request

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