Toni Kucharyski

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ABOUT TONI KUCHARYSKI

FOCUS: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/ R&D/ Quality Systems Offering broad and deep technical knowledge and a proven ability to establish well-respected relationships within the food industry Persistent, outgoing, and resourceful industry professional with an R&D and Quality background, direct customer contact experience and the relationship-building skills necessary to bridge disciplines and sell across an organization. Highly skilled at collaborating with all divisions to manage large-scale projects and mitigate quality issues. HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS •Experienced customer liaison who understands that business goals and customer needs are the main drivers for all decisions and that managing relationships throughout a project is critical to its success. •Well-developed ability to confidently deliver presentations related to project status, performance, and value. •Able to consult with clients, lending expertise validity to sales recommendations based on comprehensive knowledge of product applications, development issues in the lab and commercialization processes. •Skilled planner who asks the right questions, thinks holistically about the development process and acquires a deep understanding of each client’s business in order to identify new opportunities. •Accustomed to collaborating with suppliers, plants and international affiliates to ensure quality processes, flawless commercialization and adherence to client-defined specifications. Specialties: FDA Food Requirements/ Fermentation & Ingredient R&D, Quality & Safety Documentation, Vendor Relations/ Client Relations/ Sales Support, Client Presentations/ Staff Training, Ingredient Development/ Analytical Testing, Pilot Plant/ Quality Control Processes, Multinational Team & Business Unit Collaboration, Ingredient Functionality/ Specifications