This document is a resume for Joseph D. Kuo, who has over 24 years of experience in product development and research and development management. He has held several director and manager roles developing new products that generated millions in revenue. He is results-oriented with a proven track record of improving productivity, reducing costs and timelines, and establishing new business partnerships.

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