Food Scientist-Product Development
Resume:
Janti Suroso Karr
Objective To resume my career in product development utilizing my strong
skills in bench-top formulations to commercialization.
Education
**** - **** *.*. ***** Science and Industry, Kansas State University,
1993 - 1997 Manhattan, KS
1989 - 1992 B.S. Agricultural Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
High School Diploma, St. Regina Pacis, Bogor, Indonesia
Work Experience
Owner/Operator, Global Cuisine Catering, Raymore, MO
2007 - present Started and ran a catering business focused on customization of
healthy and balanced meals. Promoted ethnic meals and global
desserts.
11/2005 - Associate Scientist, Hill's Pet Food Co., Topeka, KS
12/2007 Investigated new and novel ingredients for increased
palatability in pet foods. Organized palatability findings to
support product development scientists.
11/2000 - Food Scientist, NutriJoy, Inc., Manhattan, KS
11/2005 Reformulated fruit juice beverages to 50% more calcium of milk.
Worked closely with co-packer in commercialization of new
fortified juice. Trained and ran internal sensory panels.
Product development, improvement and optimization. Assisted
sales and marketing and roads shows. Prototyped nutrient dense
snack foods. Developed ingredients, processes, and finished
products specification.
01/2000 - Research Scientist, Bestfoods Baking Co., Greenwich, CT
10/2000 Formulated high fiber breads with different fiber sources.
Assisted in the launching of Thomas' shelf stable waffles.
Summer Intern, Kellogg's, Battle Creek, MI
05/1998 - Assisted in creating various muffin prototypes to capture
08/1998 Kellogg's Smart Start brand. Assisted in various pilot scaled
testing of food components that went into the Smart Start
cereal.
Graduate Research Assistant, Kansas State University, Dept. of
08/1997 - Grain Science & Industry, Manhattan, KS
12/1999 Investigated the optimization of germ and starch separation on
grain sorghum by combining wet and dry milling method.
Activities Organize social events for St. Bridget Catholic Church and
oversee most of dinner events; Volunteer at Shull Elementary
(book fairs and workshops).
Interests Enjoy experimenting with global flavors and baking
References Available upon request
12708 E 195th Street
Raymore, MO 64083
*******@*******.***
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