AARON LAMAR DUDLEY (616) 516-1718 adudley4@bulldogs.aamu.edu Objective To continue to grow and develop as a Scientist as a Graduate Student at Alabama A&M, while assisting the Food Science Department and University achieve all obtainable goals Education B.S. Biology 2010 Grand Valley State University, August 2005-May 2010 Professional experience ConAgra Foods, Quality Assurance Department May 2010-November 2010 Quality Assurance Technician, Grand Rapids, MI Performed product pass/fail hold checks in accordance with company policy Experienced in HACCP understanding Performed analysis on in-process and finished products and R&D samples to ensure specifications are met Completed accept and reject decisions on incoming raw materials and pre-shipment samples based on pre-established criteria Resolved and reported defect issues in products Interacted with other departments on results of product launches and production runs ConAgra Foods, Research Quality and Innovation Department November 2010-Present Product Development Technician, Grand Rapids, MI Conducted varied and routine tests in laboratory, pilot plant and production following recognized procedures Evaluated and recorded results of product tests and maintained results in an organized manner Performed raw material inventory and process data management. Conducted food product development experimentation and assisted food scientists in developing new food products Worked with outside consultants and new suppliers to develop new applications Developed products from initial concept through to production including scale up, ingredient selection, shelf life testing, cost savings, process improvement and troubleshooting Prepared reports where advanced technical knowledge of ingredients was required Computer Skills Proficient in MS Office Experienced in SAP and Genesis R&D Product Development Software