Ralph E. Wilson III is seeking a position applying his experience and education in food science. He graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and has over 5 years of experience in product development and quality assurance roles. His experience includes new product development, process design, plant trials, establishing product specifications, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
Dynamic and extroverted individual with 2 years of hands-on experience in developing and presenting protocols. Profound knowhow of handling filling and collating duties to manage appropriate documentation
Focused Chemical/Microbiological technician highly effective at following USP methods and GMP practices with pharmaceutical and medical device experience.
Chemist accomplished in GC, HPLC, analytical and assay methods used on raw material and finished products to assure the quality and purity of products. Certified in Clinical Trials and Drug Development and worked side by side a chemical formulator R&D chemist for 3 years. Coordinated process validation procedures, stability program, chemical waste management system, calibration program, laboratory set up, ordering and SOP procedural writing.
Versed Microbiological surface and air quality testing, process validation, microbiological identification, trending, tracking, gram staining techniques and microbiological morphology. Certified in Pharmaceutical Microbiology.
1. Ralph E. Wilson III
2766 Rosecommons Dr
Hampton, GA 30228
Phone: 404-661-0584
rw00772@georgiasouthern.edu
OBJECTIVE: To apply my professional experience, education, and diverse skill set to a corporate environment
dedicated to the successful development of quality food products.
EDUCATION:
Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
Graduation date June 2012
Bachelor of Science Food Science GPA: 3.22
EXPERIENCE:
CSM Bakery Solutions
Product Development Food Technologist September 2013 to Present
· Spearheaded the formulation of a new Hershey branded cake icing with respect to customer branding requirements, color and
flavor targets, and final pricing.
· Develop and design the processes to make products with a consistent flavor, color and texture in large quantities.
· Travel extensively between the corporate headquarters and manufacturing sites to conduct plant trials for new product
development and commercialization.
· Established W.I.P and finished product specifications by aggregating data from plant trials using statistical process control.
· Consult with external customers on the use and application of our products within their operation.
Golden State Foods Liquid Condiments Division
Food Quality lab analyst June 2012 to September 2013
· Conducted and analyzed laboratory tests on raw ingredients, work in process (W.I.P), and finished products to ensure
compliance with product specifications and the customer’s quality assurance protocol
· Audited finished goods with respect to established food safety critical control points, weight, packaging integrity, and
adherence to Kosher or Halal coding requirements.
· Compiled data collected from laboratory analysis to communicate with management regarding customer concerns.
· Supervised the lab, production facility, and hourly associates for compliance to good manufacturing practices.
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Georgia Southern University
Experimental Food Science Research January 2012 to May
2012
· Managed the development of a new gluten-free baked food product that provided comparable taste and texture while also
providing more protein per serving when compared to the full gluten control.
· Directed the screening of ideas, recipe development, objective and sensory evaluation, advertising, and test marketing.
· Analyzed the chemical, physical, and biological properties of food ingredients and their effect on the final product
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION:
· Institute of Food Technologist
SKILLS:
2. · Expert proficiency in Microsoft professional suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook and Access
· Conducting salt and acid titrations, Brookfield viscosities,
· SAP, AS/400, and Banner enterprise management software programs
· Knowledge of HACCP, Six Sigma, and BRC
HONORS:
· Dean’s list for the College of Health and Human Sciences December 2008 and December 2010
· H.O.P.E Scholar June 2008 to May 2012
· Nominee for Outstanding Major in the College of Health and Human Science January 2012