1. OBJECTIVE
As a young professional is the Food Science industry, I’m seeking to advance my career with an industry-leading firm that
will foster my deep educational Food Science experience while providing career direction for excellence.
EDUCATION
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY – State College, PA Fall 2012-May 2016
§ Graduated in May 2016, GPA 3.1/4.0
§ Food Science Major, College of Agricultural Sciences. Previously enrolled in the Eberly College of Science,
Chemistry focus
§ Activities: National Society of Leadership & Success – Sigma Alpha Pi, Penn State Food Science Club, Penn State
Brewing Club, Boulevard Pediatric Cancer THON Organization, Penn State Snowboarding Club
EXPERIENCE
CLEMENS FOOD GROUP-Hatfield, PA June 2016-Present
Laboratory Technician-Food Safety Quality Assurance Department
§ Perform all chemical analysis on random sampling
o Homogenizes meat samples in order to measure moisture, fat and protein in representative samples
o Tests for salt, sodium and pH on random samples in accordance with internal standards
o Homogenize and digest raw pork samples to measure Central Nervous System tissue and calcium levels
§ Perform microbiological analysis
o Conduct long-term shelf life studies of various meat samples to company standard
o Dilute and homogenizes random samples, testing for E. coli, coliform and CFU’s
o Intake sampling swabs from QA and test for CFU’s
o Analyzes air and brine samples
§ Conduct pathogen analysis
o Receives daily sponges from random carcass and equipment sampling and enrich in broth
o Test broth for Salmonella and Listeria
§ Performs data entry, regulatory reporting and mandatory company data analysis as required
CREAM RIDGE WINERY – Cream Ridge, NJ May 2015–August 2015
Winemaking Internship
§ Supported horticulture requirements of vineyard to include pruning, vine tying and maintenance throughout the season
§ Participated in wine fermentation process by verifying sulfur dioxide levels during development stage
§ Supported all wine production duties to include weekly bottling and labeling of the entire inventory
§ Created a vineyard map detailing grape types and healthiness of the entire vineyard
THE MILLENNIUM GROUP – Tinton Falls, NJ June 2015–August 2015
Marketing Internship
§ Responsible for maintaining corporate social media calendar
§ Developed corporate case studies for media posts
§ Authored business articles and communications for TMG website and other social media outlets
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY – State College, PA May 2014–July 2014
Research Assistant
§ Focus group team member researching green tea toxins
§ Focus area on different extract methods affecting toxic potential in green tea
§ Assisted with a Western Blot Project; detecting protein
§ Conducted ALT measurement illustrating liver disease in mice
§ Captured all liver composition photos during high and low dosage sampling
§ Briefed PSU faculty weekly on project progress and activities
E-mail:
tzk5114@gmail.com
Phone:
(732) 275-7128
Taylor A. Kerner
153 Seabird Lane - Belford, NJ 07718

2. THE MILLENNIUM GROUP – Tinton Falls, NJ June 2011-August 2012
Accounting Coordinator
§ Responsible for recording of daily Accounts Receivables of $3 million dollars monthly, as well as invoice preparation
§ Maintained the equipment inventory database for all leased equipment, totaling $2 million in managed inventory
§ Provided additional support to the Human Resources Department with employment applications and benefits
enrollment
SKILLS/MEMBERHSIP/PERSONAL
Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, Adobe, Member of LinkedIn Professional Network, Member of Penn State Food
Sciences LinkedIn Network Group, Snowboarding, willing to relocate