Kelly Deatherage

# R&D Scientist & Sales Team Support

Location United StatesDesired Salary UnspecifiedWork preference Full TimeLinks Status   Actively looking Field / Industry Product & Operations

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## About Me

I am an experienced R&D Scientist with a strong background in food science and sales support. Currently, I work at Crystal Farms Dairy Company, where I lead technical projects for over 140 natural cheese items. My role involves aligning business strategies with sales support and managing multiple innovation projects. I take pride in presenting technical training to various teams, ensuring they understand product characteristics and how they can drive sales. I have successfully launched new products and facilitated compliance initiatives to enhance sustainability. My previous experience at Grande Cheese Company allowed me to develop my technical expertise further, where I provided sensory insights and training to improve product formulations. I have a passion for connecting customer needs with technical solutions and thrive in collaborative environments. My educational background includes a B.S. in Food Science from The Ohio State University, where I honed my skills in product development and project management.

## Skills

### [Communication Skills](https://jobicy.com/talent/communication-skills.md)[Project Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/project-management.md)[Problem Solving](https://jobicy.com/talent/problem-solving.md)[Customer Service](https://jobicy.com/talent/customer-service.md)[Data Analysis](https://jobicy.com/talent/data-analysis.md)[Team Leadership](https://jobicy.com/talent/team-leadership.md)[Technical Support](https://jobicy.com/talent/technical-support.md)[Market Research](https://jobicy.com/talent/market-research.md)[Quality Assurance](https://jobicy.com/talent/quality-assurance.md)

## Experience

R&D Scientist & Sales Team Support @ Crystal Farms Dairy Company  September 2022 - Present Lead technical aspects for over 140 natural cheese items, align business strategies with sales support, present technical training, and manage innovation projects.

R&D Sensory Scientist & Technical Trainer @ Grande Cheese Company  January 2020 - September 2022 Provided technical expertise, developed presentations, and trained teams on product capabilities and improvements.

Specialty Ingredient Applications Intern @ Grande Cheese Company  May 2019 - August 2019 Developed formulations for specialty whey ingredients and supported sales through preparation of applications.

## Education

The Ohio State University  2016 - 2019  B.S. in Food Science

HACCP Certified
Completed degree in 7 semesters

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