Kaitlin Bullington
Passionate innovator driving positive change – turning ideas into impact.
- Role
- Commercialization Manager at Element Bars
- Location
- Wheaton, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kaitlin Bullington
Experience in laboratory setting - Analytical Chemistry and Microbiology Excellent team player with self-driven goals Proficient in all Microsoft Office and Google Suites
Experience
Commercialization Manager
Mar 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Client Engagement & Sales Funnel Management-Engage and qualify potential clients via inbound inquiries-Manage the sales funnel from initial contact → formulation → production trials → full-scale production-Translate client visions into practical product recommendations aligned with company capabilities.Product Development & Commercialization-Develop product formulas and specifications (independently or with clients/third-party formulators)-Ensure products meet nutritional and regulatory requirements-Oversee the entire product development lifecycle and commercialization for the first six months.Compliance & Documentation-Develop client-specific processes and documentation for—Certifications—Packaging claims—Quality Control documentation—Laboratory testingLegacy Product Improvement-Identify and support legacy product enhancements from formulation to production-Recommend ingredient and packaging updates while minimizing inventory obsolescence.Industry Expertise & Trend Monitoring-Stay updated on industry trends to guide product development-Present as an \"Industry Expert\" when interacting with clients.Supplier & Cost Management-Recommend and qualify potential ingredient sources-Continuously improve product portfolio in terms of—Organoleptic properties (taste, texture, appearance)—Nutritional claims & certifications—Shelf life—Cost efficiency
Education
Logan University
Master of Science - MS
2017 — 2019
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - BS
2009 — 2013
Concordia University Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
2020
Skills
- Food
- Microsoft Office
- Food Safety
- Dietetics
- Public Speaking
- Nutrition
- Haccp
- Time Management
- Food Science
- Culinary Skills
- Servsafe
- Data Entry
- Catering
- Leadership
- Social Media
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Clinical Nutrition
- Food Service
- Nutritional Counseling
- Nutrition Education
- Self-Driven
- Cooking
- Research
- Food Industry
- Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Word
- Menu Development
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