Senior Sensory Scientist | Method Development & Modeling Leader | Charmin, Bounty & Puffs Quality Measurement Expert

Overview

Sensory method development leader supporting Family Care brands through advanced testing methodologies, modeling, and quality measurement systems. Track record includes centralizing softness testing across multiple plants, developing new quality measures that strengthen product differentiation, and enabling faster analytical workflows through sensory-led insight. Active contributor to the sensory profession through industry councils, technical leadership, and published technical guidance.

Short Bio

Senior sensory scientist with deep expertise in method development, consumer testing, and quality measurement systems for leading Family Care brands. Known for delivering scalable testing capability and significant cost savings through innovative sensory tools and cross-functional leadership.

What I Bring

Deep expertise designing and scaling sensory testing methodologies for R&D and QA
Proven ability to centralize and standardize quality measures across multi-plant manufacturing networks
Strong quantitative analysis and modeling skills to connect sensory measures to product performance
Cross-functional leadership with R&D, Product Supply, and QA to drive adoption and results
High-impact cost savings delivered through smarter testing approaches and innovation tools
Panel training and capability building to improve measurement reliability and speed
Industry contribution through professional committees and technical publication authorship

Key Technologies & Product Expertise

Family Care products: bath tissue, paper towels, facial tissue (Charmin, Bounty, Puffs)
Softness and tactile evaluation systems
Degree of Difference (DOD) sensory method
Sensory panel training and attribute calibration (DAP)
Consumer research design and comparative performance studies
Odor characterization and sensory-to-analytical translation (GCMS enablement)
Microbiology investigation and sanitation protocol enablement in manufacturing systems
Product modeling and quantitative data analysis

Titles Held

Lead, Sensory Method Development, Procter & Gamble (Family Care), 2010-Present
Products Research Lead, Procter & Gamble (Family Care), 2007-2009
Lead, Consumer Testing & Technical Methods, Procter & Gamble (Family Care), 2008-2009
Lead, Technical Methods, Procter & Gamble (Family Care), 2007-2008
Lead, Human Sensory Capabilities, Procter & Gamble (Pet Care), 2000-2006

Career Highlights

Centralized softness testing across six manufacturing plants by leading multi-functional teams spanning R&D, Product Supply, and QA
Developed the Degree of Difference (DOD) method to strengthen quality measurement and product differentiation
Enabled streamlined GCMS testing by identifying key odor characteristics and partnering to isolate organisms linked to DMTS, supporting sanitation protocols
Delivered $223M in cost savings through Project Percy and created the Virtual Kibble Creator tool to accelerate product testing
Won iQuality Leadership Award for implementing softness testing across all six manufacturing sites (2021)
Won 2018 PG Ventures Innovation Challenge for Hydration Patch concept
Co-authored TAPPI Technical Information Paper (TIP) 0808-08 on tactile evaluation of tissue softness (Nov. 2024)

Education & Professional Certifications

Applied Sensory Science and Consumer Testing Certification, University of California Davis Extension
MS, Biology, Wright State University
BS, Environmental Science, Wright State University
AS, Chemistry, Sinclair Community College

Languages

English- Native

Impact

Delivered $223M in cost savings by reengineering sensory capability and tooling to accelerate testing and reduce development expense.
Built scalable, standardized sensory quality measurement across six plants, improving consistency and enabling faster, more reliable product decisions.
Created and deployed new sensory methodologies (including DOD) that strengthened product differentiation and quality monitoring for flagship brands.
Enabled faster root-cause identification and analytical testing efficiency by translating sensory insights into actionable GCMS and sanitation protocols.
Advanced industry capability through professional leadership and technical authorship in tactile evaluation methods.