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Sabrina Rose Davis 193 N. Pine Street Orange, CA 92866 Phone: 714-797-0188 E-Mail: [email protected] SD 1 Education Master’s Degree in Food Science August 2013 – Present Chapman University Anticipated graduation date: May, 2015 Spanish Cuisine Cooking Courses March – June 2013 Culinary School in Madrid, Spain Fulbright Scholar September 2012 – June 2013 Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Madrid, Spain Bachelor of Fine Arts, Summa Cum Laude August 2008 – May 2012 Graphic Design Major, Food Science & Nutrition Minor Chapman University Italian Cuisine and Art History Courses Summer 2011 Lorenzo De’Medici University in Florence, Italy Academic Experience Research/Publication – Journal of Foodservice Management & Education May 2013 Developed a nutritional labeling system for Chapman University’s cafeteria and carried out research on nutritional signage and package labeling. The manuscript, “A pilot study to develop nutritional guidance signage for a university cafeteria based on a traffic light design”, was published by JFME. Internship – Sodexo, Chapman University August 2011 – May 2012 Fall 2011: worked with chefs in the commercial kitchens learning how to cook and serve at each station. Spring 2012: revitalized menu and product development for the retail food line, designed daily menus, led nutrition-related programs, and created a nutrition labeling program using ESHA Genesis software. Employment History Regulatory Specialist – Popchips January 2015 – Present Responsibilities include: developing and reviewing regulatory information for product labels and technical documentation, creating ingredient statements and nutritional information based on multi-national and federal regulations, providing accurate technical information to internal and external customers, and assisting the research & development team in product formulations. Research Technologist – Knowledge Bank April 2014 – January 2015 Projects include: substantiation of food and supplement product-specific claims with third-party research, preparing nutrition and supplement facts panels, and ensuring ingredient declarations and allergen warnings are in compliance with FDA and USDA regulatory requirements according to confidential formulations. QA/QC Intern – Village Green Foods January 2014 – December 2014 Projects included: label audit verifications, developing HACCP plans for new products, routine updates and reports for HACCP, SSOP, and GMP, preparing Spec Sheets and COAs, technical research for new R&D ingredients, leading trainings for kitchen staff, and monitoring daily testing and documentation.

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Page 1: Sabrina Davis Resume 1-15-15

Sabrina Rose Davis 193 N. Pine Street � Orange, CA 92866 Phone: 714-797-0188 � E-Mail: [email protected] SD

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Education

Master’s Degree in Food Science August 2013 – Present

Chapman University Anticipated graduation date: May, 2015

Spanish Cuisine Cooking Courses March – June 2013

Culinary School in Madrid, Spain

Fulbright Scholar September 2012 – June 2013

Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Madrid, Spain

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Summa Cum Laude August 2008 – May 2012

Graphic Design Major, Food Science & Nutrition Minor

Chapman University

Italian Cuisine and Art History Courses Summer 2011

Lorenzo De’Medici University in Florence, Italy

Academic Experience

Research/Publication – Journal of Foodservice Management & Education May 2013

Developed a nutritional labeling system for Chapman University’s cafeteria and carried out research on nutritional signage and package labeling. The manuscript, “A pilot study to develop nutritional guidance signage for a university cafeteria based on a traffic light design”, was published by JFME.

Internship – Sodexo, Chapman University August 2011 – May 2012

Fall 2011: worked with chefs in the commercial kitchens learning how to cook and serve at each station. Spring 2012: revitalized menu and product development for the retail food line, designed daily menus, led nutrition-related programs, and created a nutrition labeling program using ESHA Genesis software.

Employment History

Regulatory Specialist – Popchips January 2015 – Present

Responsibilities include: developing and reviewing regulatory information for product labels and technical documentation, creating ingredient statements and nutritional information based on multi-national and federal regulations, providing accurate technical information to internal and external customers, and assisting the research & development team in product formulations.

Research Technologist – Knowledge Bank April 2014 – January 2015

Projects include: substantiation of food and supplement product-specific claims with third-party research, preparing nutrition and supplement facts panels, and ensuring ingredient declarations and allergen warnings are in compliance with FDA and USDA regulatory requirements according to confidential formulations.

QA/QC Intern – Village Green Foods January 2014 – December 2014

Projects included: label audit verifications, developing HACCP plans for new products, routine updates and reports for HACCP, SSOP, and GMP, preparing Spec Sheets and COAs, technical research for new R&D ingredients, leading trainings for kitchen staff, and monitoring daily testing and documentation.

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Sabrina Rose Davis 193 N. Pine Street � Orange, CA 92866 Phone: 714-797-0188 � E-Mail: [email protected]

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Events Coordinator – California Fresh Catering August 2013 – August 2014

Responsibilities included: planning schedules for special events, coordinating with the chefs and servers, and fulfilling special requests for table décor and wedding guests.

Nutrition and Marketing Assistant – Sodexo August 2013 – May 2014

Duties included: revitalizing Chapman’s nutrition labeling system, launching healthy-eating campaigns, coordinating a student board of directors, and leading nutrition-related programs.

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant September 2012 – June 2013

Assisted teachers in science, technology, art, and English courses at a secondary school in Madrid, Spain, while serving as a cultural ambassador for U.S. culture. Independent study project involved studying Spanish cuisine.

Graphic Designer – Wall Words, Inc. August 2008 – August 2012

Assisted the company’s president – produced custom design projects for clients, developed the annual catalogue for press, and added new artwork to the company website.

Graphic Designer – Real Meals August 2011 – November 2011

Designed nutrition education materials for the organization’s new product line, including informational pamphlets with recipes.

Job-Related Certifications

CDPH Allergen Control & Food Recalls Training June 2014

Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) May 2014

Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) April 2014

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) March 2014

HACCP, SSOP, & GMP certification courses were led by Mas Hori, Retired CA DPH FDB Supervising Investigator

Organizations

• Food Science and Nutrition Student Association, Vice President, 2013-Present • Southern California Institute of Food Technologists Section, Student Member • Food Industry Business Round Table, Student Member • Mortar Board Honor Society – Alumni Chair, 2011-2012 and Current Member • Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority – Vice President, 2009-2011 and Current Member

Other Skills

• Bilingual – fluent in English and Spanish, both verbal and written • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook) • Proficient in Adobe programs (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign)

References Available Upon Request