Expert Details
Animal Sensory Science: Canine/Feline Olfaction, Taste and Palatability
ID: 731210
Missouri, USA
Her work experience includes Ralston Purina, Bioproducts, Nutreco, AFB International and her two consulting companies. Product design, innovation and utilization of new ingredients and technologies are paramount in the work she has accomplished as well as work she is currently involved in.
Expert has helped place pet food/treat products into large retail stores for clients.She has increased palatability of current pet food/treat products for improved performance.She has located and implemented new technologies for new pet product introductions. Expert has formulated and located co-packers to produce finished pet food/treat products for the retail market.She has helped develop and launch kitty litter and related products.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1983 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Experimental Psychobiology | Institution: Purdue |
| Year: 1980 | Degree: MS | Subject: Experimental Psychobiology | Institution: Florida State University |
| Year: 1976 | Degree: BS | Subject: Biology | Institution: Pennsylvania State University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2009 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Owner | Department: |
Responsibilities:As the owner of her consulting company, Expert helps resolve clients' issues in the pet food/treat arena have with palatability and product entry into the pet market. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2009 | Employer: AFB International | Title: Global/Technical Sales Manager for North America | Department: |
Responsibilities:She was Director of North American Sales. Expert also worked in flavor and product development. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 1998 | Employer: Trouw Nutrition | Title: V P Companion Animal | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert headed up Pet Division. She grew premixes and specialty blends for Trouw Nutrition. The department started at 10% of company revenue, Expert grew it to 8)% before leaving the company. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1998 to 1993 | Employer: Bioproducts | Title: R & D/Sales Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:She helped develop palatants, set up palatability kennel, technical sales. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1993 to 1983 | Employer: Ralston Purina | Title: R & D | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert worked in Product Development and palatability. She developed kennel palatability tests with statistical design to substantiate claims of the products. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: to Present | Country / Region: Netherlands | Summary: Involved in utilizing salmon from the human food market into pet food and treats |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| ACHEMS - American Chemical Society |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Who's Who in Women Vice President of St. Louis Rowing Club Secretary of Dream Factory Mortarboard |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Expert has spoken at several pet food conferences, e.g., Petfood Forum and Petfood 2.0. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert has several publications. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| As an expert witness, Expert has consulted for Tier 1 to Tier 4 pet food companies in several areas. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Expert has trained sales staff on new products and technologies. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| She is able to source and recommend palatants, ingredients and manufacturing sights. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Expert monitors pet industry trends: food, treats and nutraceuticals. She is keenly aware of changes in the pet market. |