Kelsey Hopkins

Liquid Commercialization Scientist @Diageo

Chicago, IL, US

Launched 30+ liquid formulas across 100+ SKUs in NA and EU, meeting aggressive timelines-Conducting stability testing, set specifications, and collaborated with project members to ensure liquid quality while aligning with marketing and stakeholder goals- Drove $30M annual savings by collaborating with stakeholders and project members for cost-optimization projects-Led collaboration on liquid manufacturing procedures between regulatory, plant processing, and external material suppliers teams to make consistently high-quality liquid that meets governing classifications-Maintain sensory accreditation by participating in triangle, difference from control, and key ingredient panels-Delivered key technical data and insights to stakeholders, influencing key business decisions-Developed familiarity with the World Class Commercialization and Gate process through working as an innovation and liquid commercialization lead on a diverse portfolio of liquid products-Gained manufacturing experience by providing guidance and product expertise during pilot plant and large-scale productions-Managing Continuous Improvement pipeline, increasing commercialization productivity and process quality-Coordinating shelf-life extension program across US and Canada saving between $15M -$100M annually-Developed new stability and processing protocols based on novel findings that will have a long-lasting impact on the quality of products

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Bachelor's degree, Food Science