1. Joseph D. Kuo
137 Eagle Trace Drive, Medford, Oregon 97504  (314) 550-7439 cell
kuojoseph2@gmail.com
Summary
 Results-oriented professional with over 24 years of demonstrated success in new product
development.
 Extensive experience and expertise in project management and new product commercialization.
 A proven track record of generating new revenue and curtailing budgets.
 Creative and resourceful; strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
 Exhibits proven interpersonal, negotiating, and presentation skills.
Professional Experience
Director, Research and Development
Product Development Manager
Sabroso – Medford, Oregon January 2006 − July 2010
 Improved productivity and reduced project turnaround time from 10 to 4 days.
 Coached six product developers and two technicians to develop fruit preps for yogurt, ice
cream, smoothies, beverages, and bakery goods. Generated over $8 million a year of new
business.
 Managed R&D budget and reduced expenses by 10%.
 Established strong working relationships with national brands and private label customers.
Research and Development Manager
Stonyfield Farm – Londonderry, New Hampshire June − November 2005
 Planed and directed all facets of product development and improvement.
 Coached three project leaders and six food technologists to develop Lite Yogurt, YoBaby with
Omega-3, Sport Smoothie, Lite Smoothie, Whole Grain Yogurt, Vanilla Chai Ice Cream, and
White Chocolate Raspberry Frozen Yogurt.
 Created R&D calendar, check list, and project summary.
Franchisee of this upscale fast food restaurant
Charley’s Grilled Subs – Fairview Heights, Illinois November 2003 − April 2005
Product Development Manager, Dairy Applications
Product Manager, Cultured and Fluid Dairy Ingredients
Sensient Flavors – Indianapolis, Indiana March 1998 − July 2003
 Managed product development efforts and oversaw new product commercialization.
 Directed staff development: supervised, hired, trained/coached, five employees. One of them
was promoted to manager because of my coaching.
 Generated revenue of over $7 million a year with over 40 new products.
 Upgraded product development capacity and shortened response time to customers from 8 to 3
days.

2.  Managed product lines (fruit prep, cocoa powder, eggnog base); provided market focus with
priority to sales, technical, and production. Responsible for departmental budgetary goals and
profitability. Developed and implemented strategic plans.
 Priced all new and existing products for Cultured and Fluid Dairy Ingredients.
 Researched and prepared marketing presentations and product demonstrations.
 Established new business with several major cultured and fluid dairy manufacturers.
 Improved profit margin by 15% through championing high margin products.
Product Development Manager, Frozen Dessert and Baked Goods Applications
Agrana- Brecksville, Ohio July 1991 − February 1998
Product Development Manager, Frozen Dessert and Baked Goods Applications
 Designed new laboratory and pilot plant. Selected equipment and furniture for the new
laboratory and pilot plant.
 Coached three project leaders and three laboratory technicians to develop over 150 new
products, generated $22 million new revenue a year. One project leader was promoted to
manager due to my coaching.
 Resolved over 20 product quality issues resulting in reduced product loss and less customer
complaints.
 Assisted SIAS-Korea in developing fruit jams for bakery, confectionery, and frozen desserts
(these new products represented 25% of their revenue).
 Winner of “Achiever Award” for excellent work performance.
Section Manager, Biscuit R&D
Senior Food Scientist, Biscuit R&D
Keebler Company – Elmhurst, Illinois February 1986 − July 1991
 Controlled $2 million annual budget; authorized all expenses; participated in the development
of operating budgets and capital expenditure programs.
 Developed 32 new cookies and crackers with sales over $340 million a year.
 Reduced scrap from 17% to 4% for chocolate sandwich cookies saving $1.5 million a year.
 Winner of Keebler “Above Norm Award” for coaching all project leaders in my group to achieve
above norm consumer test results.
R&D Manager, Guernsey Dell, Inc. – Chicago, Illinois
Food Technologist, Elgin Dairy Foods – Chicago, Illinois
Food Technologist, Promoted to R&D Supervisor, Schulze and Burch Biscuit Company – Chicago, Illinois
Quality Assurance Technologist, Ferrara Pan Candy Company – Chicago, Illinois
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA), St. Louis University
Master of Science in Food Science, University of Missouri-Columbia
Master of Science in Animal Industries, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Bachelor of Science in Animal Industries, Chung Hsing University-Taiwan