Профиль шеф-повара Sue Shamie

Обо мне

Dear Sir/Madame:


I have a MSc. (Foods - Marketing) degree supplemented by progressive years of product development/quality assurance experience in retail, foodservice and quick service industries. As a product development/quality assurance professional, I have worked with over 5000 products from frozen foods to diapers. I have developed award-winning products for manufacturers as well as airlines.
My strengths include:
 Creating new and unique products within time constraints.
 Developing strong customer and supplier relationships.
 Introducing products with emphasis on cost effectiveness.
Technical Expertise
 In-depth knowledge of food ingredients and their effect in various food products.
 Comprehensive understanding of all production processes and equipment capabilities.
 Able to translate concepts into finished products.
 Proven analytical skills and problem solving capabilities.
 Thorough knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Office. Able to create forms, input formulations, and make presentations.
Personal Characteristics
 Quick and effective decision maker. Communicates decisions with the rest of the team.
 Leads teams of all levels of management staff.
 Creative in thinking and execution of projects/problem solving.
 Able to quickly develop effective working relationships with customers and suppliers.

In my various positions, I have created a line of taquitos (protein, vegetable, seafood), pizza squares, calzones, pizza sticks (protein, breakfast, dessert), pastas, soups, salads, hors d’oeuvres, bruschettas, baked potatoes, health care products, etc. I am responsible for the development of the recipe, the sourcing of the ingredients, the bench work, plant trials, and all technical information for the customers.

I have also audited many facilities in Canada and the U.S. as well as managed the QA functions. I have partaken in a USDA/FDA Food Laws and Regulations course and have drafted regulatory packages for all customers.

The customer and supplier relationships have been built and maintained as well as future food trends have been recommended. I also have many subscriptions to different food magazines whether it is technical or recipe related. I enjoy visiting different restaurants and sampling the various cuisines, as well as entertaining at home.

I am searching for a position with opportunity and international exposure. My resume is attached for your review. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my experience and the contribution I can make to the organization.

Sincerely,

Sue Shamie.