Alyssa Parker

Vice President Operations at Lulu Snacks

Alyssa Parker has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Alyssa currently holds the position of Director of Operations at Like Air since December 2021. Prior to that, they worked as a Technical Quality Manager at Dyla Brands from July 2020 to December 2021.

Alyssa'sprevious experience includes working as a Product Development Manager in R&D at CK Snack Foods, LLC (Cheeze Kurls) from July 2016 to July 2020. In this role, they were responsible for product lifecycle management, process capability improvement initiatives, development and commercialization of private label and co-manufacturing growth initiatives, and food label and labeling for FDA regulated food.

Before that, Alyssa was a Product Development Associate at Meijer from March 2015 to August 2016. In this position, they assisted with product development for Meijer Deli, Produce, Bakery, and Dairies, and led cross-functional teams for process and quality parameter development. Alyssa also received training in Lean Six Sigma Green belt and performed a cross-functional DMAIC project with a black belt mentor.

Prior to Meijer, they worked as a Research Technician II in Private Brands Research & Innovation at ConAgra Foods from September 2012 to February 2015. In this role, they supported the Private Brands business platform, determined raw ingredient COA requirements and finished goods product specifications, and investigated functional properties of ingredients.

Alyssa's earliest work experience was as a Teacher Assistant at IDA Crown Jewish Academy from July 2010 to July 2012. In this position, they developed student and teacher laboratory manuals, guided discussions on laboratory procedures, supervised students in the lab, and provided tutoring for Biology and Chemistry coursework.

Alyssa Parker's education history includes a Master of Science degree in Food Safety from Michigan State University, which they pursued from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Science- Chemistry from Loyola University Chicago, completing their studies from 2010 to 2012. Alyssa began their academic journey at Grand Rapids Community College, where they earned an Associate's Degree in Science, from 2008 to 2010.

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