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
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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

  1. Commercialization Manager

    Element Bars

    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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