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Halie F.

Experienced Food Scientist -Passionate About Bringing Ideas to Life

With over 15 years of extensive experience working in large Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies and co-manufacturers, I am a seasoned food scientist passionate about nutrition, health, culinary innovation, and trends in the food industry. My expertise encompasses a broad range of specialized skills and services, including: Product Formulation and Reformulation: From ideation to full-scale production, I specialize in: • Creating innovative product formulations. • Reformulating existing products to improve quality, nutrition, and market appeal. Professional Background in Product Development: I provide expert R&D support across a wide range of products, including: • Baked goods • Snacks (bars, crackers, popcorn, puffs) • Confectionery (gummies and chocolate) • Frozen meals • Shelf-stable dressings and sauces • Plant protein products • Dried and ready-to-heat pasta Specialized Techniques: I am proficient in: • Retorts and cold/hot-fill sauces, • Completed Better Process Control School. • GMP's, FDA compliance • Nutritional labeling and Ingredient Statements (expert in ESHA Genesis) Communication and Project Management: I possess strong communication skills and excel in managing projects efficiently. My abilities include: • Effectively presenting technical information to diverse audiences. • Coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

🇺🇸Phoenix, United States$100/hr100% JSS4.82 (17)Since Jun 2024

Earnings and projects

MRR
$407

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#86,232 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#12,641 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$285

Last 6 months: $2.4k

World#75,527 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#9,653 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$9.6k

Billed in all: $10k

World#200,008 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#31,957 / 62.1k
Per project
$274

$349 in the last 6 months

World#239,064 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#38,631 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
7

Across 12 contracts

50% fixed50% hourly
World#28,828 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#4,152 / 62.1k
Projects in all
35

Across 51 contracts

35% fixed65% hourly
World#85,279 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#12,829 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$10.2k+$285 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$9.8k$10.0k$10.2kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 13% in Innovation Strategy

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