Lauren Lee

LAUREN LEE C R E A T I V E W R I T E R CONTACT--Omaha, NE EDUCATION B.S. Food Science B.S. Journalism Minor: Culinary Science Iowa State University Ames, IA 2016 RELEVANT SKILLS Innovation-Focus Problem-Solving Communication Optimization Creativity Organization Detail-Oriented - J A M M A K E R - A D V E N T U R E E N T H U S I A S T Creative professional with a double-degree in Food Science and Journalism, and 6+ years of experience in recipe development, project management, and product optimization. Assisted with the development and editing of over 50 recipes for Hy-Vee Seasons magazine. Prepared recipes for sensory evaluation panels, photo shoots, and publications. Supported new product development with cost-optimization focus across multiple food categories and brands. An innovative problem-solver seeking to leverage food and writing experiences to obtain a position developing, writing, and editing recipes for a food publication or private company. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TreeHouse Foods - Omaha, NE Food Scientist: Cookies -) Provided R&D support to manufacturing facilities for new product development trials, first production start-ups, ingredient shortages, and equipment challenges Produced benchtop prototypes for cross-functional review and customers Assisted with cost-savings projects driven by industry-wide procurement challenges, national ingredient bans, and company consolidation initiatives Affinitiv - Clearwater, FL Proofreader -) Reviewed marketing content to ensure accuracy and brand professionalism Coordinated with proofing team to launch quality template and custom media materials Proofread marketing sales and service campaigns for spelling, grammar, and customer style Conagara Brands - Omaha, NE Food Scientist: Snacks, Tomatoes -) Provided project management for "snack category" brands (Duncan Hines, SlimJim, etc.) Lead ideation sessions and scoping phase for potential cost-reduction projects Assisted with plant trials and co-manufacturer relations to increase productivity and costsavings opportunities Recipe Development Boulder Brands / Pinnacle Foods - Boulder, CO Associate Food Scientist: Bakery, Frozen -) Performed project management duties for productivity (EVOL and Udis) Optimized brand formulas for cost and quality improvements Innovation Technician: Bakery, Frozen -) Assisted R&D team with new product development efforts Supported internal culinary activities including recipe development and optimization, planning and presentation of new product prototypes to cross-functional teams, sensory testing and innovation kitchen and lab management Wells Enterprises - Le Mars, IA Intern (Summer 2015) Assisted R&D team with product development projects (Blue Bunny and private brands) Supported innovation projects from ideation to pilot-plant samples and testing Grey Dog Media - Des Moines, IA Intern (Summer 2014) Assisted with recipe development, testing, writing, and editing according to style guide Prepared and presented food for sensory evaluation panels Collaborated with food stylists to prepare recipes and props for weekly photo shoots