Erin Shannon Whaley

About Erin Shannon Whaley

Skilled scientist with vast industry experience in microbiology (including BSL-2 lab) and food science with a focus on hurdle technology and the optimization of antimicrobials in the meat, pet food, and baking industries.Account manager with proven success at achieving sales goals Y/Y in the quality control/microbiology space for pharmaceuticals. Experience working with compounders, medical device companies, researchers, clinicians, radio pharma, etc. Excellent public speaker and teacher with an ability to relay technical concepts to diverse audiences. Penn State/University of Madison/Mississippi State/ University of Arkansas/ Industry Conferences/Local STEM Programs/Commercial on Company WebsiteExperience managing and negotiating contracts for laboratory equipment service as well as contract employees. Responsible for ordering supplies for both analytical/AOX and microbiology labs.Well connected. Proud to serve on the committee for the Arkansas Association for Food Protection (AAFP). Strong desire for mentoring and opportunities to mentor others. Natural leadership and relationship building abilities. Published Scientific Author in Peer Reviewed Journals and Books

Experience

1. Account Manager- Partner Distributors (North America)

   IFF

   Mar 2023 — Present · New Century, KS, US

Education

• University of Arkansas

  Bachelor of Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

  2001 — 2007

• University of Arkansas

  Master of Science (MS), Food Science (Food Microbiology)

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Laboratory Skills
• Purchasing
• Technical Writing
• Research
• Beverage Industry
• Bakery
• Gmp
• Microbiology
• Meat
• Written & Oral Presentation Skills
• Food & Beverage
• Food Microbiology
• Technical Presentations
• Scientific Writing
• Food Industry
• Food Technology
• Laboratory
• Food Preservation
• Technical Support
• Project Management
• Research and Development (R&D)
• R&D
• Technical Publication
• Leadership
• Product Development
• Sap Srm
• Safety
• Food Science
• Technical Training
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (Haccp)
• Scientific Analysis
• Haccp
• Research Design
• Bacterial Culturing
• Applications
• Food
• Pet Food
• Teaching Workshops
• Customer Support
• Food Manufacturing