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I am a Food Scientist specializing in Formulation and Product Development. This includes recipe development, sensory applications, sample preparation, ingredient sourcing, and process mentorship. I have years of experience working for different companies to make new formulas. Main Areas of Expertise • Beverages • Powder/Protein/Spice Blends • Flavor Applications • Supplements • Sauces/Condiments • Natural Foods, Nutrition Bars I work remotely or in the NJ/NYC area.

As an innovative Food Scientist with over a decade of experience, I specialize in developing health-oriented and sustainable food and beverage products. My expertise includes creating functional foods and drinks that cater to specific health needs while promoting environmental sustainability. My career began with a passion for utilizing natural ingredients to enhance health and wellness. Highlights include the world’s first avocado seed beverage, which offers significant health benefits and addresses food waste. My portfolio also includes nutritious snacks like protein bars, energy bites, and granolas, all designed to provide optimal nutrition. I approach each project with rigorous scientific methodology, from research and ingredient sourcing to meticulous testing. My work adheres to high standards of quality and champions ethical sourcing and production. My goal is to deliver exceptional food and beverage experiences that promote a healthier, more sustainable world, inspiring positive change in the industry and among consumers.

I help startups and food brands bridge the gap between vision and execution. With a background spanning operations, finance, investor relations, culinary expertise, and writing, I bring a multidimensional approach to building and scaling businesses. Over the past six years, I launched and helped grow a consumer packaged food brand with a thriving subscription base, a strong retail presence, and established partnerships with prominent grocery stores and restaurants. From permits and product labeling to sales processes and order workflows, I understand the details that turn an idea into a functioning business. My efforts led to a 139% increase in wholesale sales and a 340% rise in new accounts. Meanwhile, strategic partnerships led to a 27% reduction in shipping expenses and a 30% decrease in raw food costs. Alongside operations and scaling, I bring over 11 years of experience as a plant-based chef, with expertise in disease-reversal cooking, raw foods, desserts, and commercial production. My work encompasses recipe development, product testing, nutrition coaching, menu curation, and culinary instruction, providing a unique insight into product innovation and culinary consulting. In addition, I’m a published food and travel blogger with 13+ years of SEO experience. I specialize in writing blogs and articles that rank while sounding human — including editing and humanizing AI-generated drafts. My work combines storytelling, cultural insight, and technical SEO to deliver content that connects with readers and performs in search. Think of me as your go-to problem solver. Whether it’s strategy, systems, or creative development, I bring the expertise, energy, and follow-through to help your venture succeed. Since I’m new to Upwork, I’m happy to provide professional references upon request.

20 years' experience working in high end kitchens & hotels with award winning chefs, & travel abroad to over 14 countries. I studied journalism & creative writing earning a BA degree with a featured published article in award-winning environmental magazine. Proficient at analyzing data, 60+ WPM typing skills, highly attentive to detail, creative storytelling, & recipe R&D development.

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I've been in the Los Angeles food service industry for over 20 years. I've enjoyed my time creating dishes and managing kitchen and service teams. Now I want to help you succeed. Thriving in the world of food and serving the public is a balancing act. Labor codes, health codes, OSHA, training programs, when do you get to create tasty food? Throw in the pandemic and, yikes. That's where I come in. I'm the weird kitchen nerd who also loves diving into OSHA regulations, standardizing recipes, and other tasks that keep you tied to a desk. I'll take care of updating your yield percentages, first aid safety procedures, and implementing new health code regulations into your training materials. Opening a new restaurant and need training materials? I can help you build manuals that your team will actually use. Because you're busy, here's a quick list of my qualifications: -Experience in various food service styles: fine dining, upscale casual, quick-service -Recipes published in several cookbooks and other periodicals -Kitchen and front of house management -Certified Food Protection Manager -Built OSHA mandated Injury and Illness Programs, including COVID Protection -Manual copywriting and proofreading including safety, team building, service, operations, labor management -Recipe standardization -Copywriting menu descriptions, newsletters, website copy -Recipe/inventory/nutritional information platforms (Meez, Craftable, ChefTec) My priorities for my clients: -Quick turnaround without compromising quality. -Open communication, based on your needs. -Positive response to feedback: this is your project. -A respectful and fruitful working relationship. I've been an asset for other successful food service entrepreneurs, let's discuss how I can help your project come to fruition.