With over 7 years of experience, I am passionate about developing and innovating products that meet consumer needs and expectations. As an R&D Project Manager, I master all stages of the R&D process, from design to industrialization, including testing, documentation, evaluation, and labeling.

Cecile Amaral

With over 7 years of experience, I am passionate about developing and innovating products that meet consumer needs and expectations. As an R&D Project Manager, I master all stages of the R&D process, from design to industrialization, including testing, documentation, evaluation, and labeling.

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With over 7 years of experience, I am passionate about developing and innovating products that meet consumer needs and expectations.

As an R&D Project Manager, I master all stages of the R&D process, from design to industrialization, including testing, documentation, evaluation, and labeling.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

R&D and Regulatory Project Manager at Groupe Geloso, Laval, Quebec, Canada
September 1, 2024 - Present
Planned, organized, and monitored R&D projects, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and objectives were met.
Food R&D Technologist at MLW Foods Inc., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
August 31, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Coordinated trials, tests, and production launches to evaluate feasibility of ingredients, finished products, and packaging. Collected and analyzed data to adjust formulations and processes. Drafted preparation and cooking instructions for each new product. Optimized processes by improving existing manufacturing methods. Collaborated with production, quality, marketing, and sales teams to ensure smooth market integration.
AI Trainer at OneForma / Outlier
August 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Created prompts and reviewed AI responses; compared possible AI answers and evaluated best options; ensured texts were harmless; assessed risk of personal data transmission.
Food R&D Technologist at MLW Foods Inc.
August 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Coordinated trials, tests, and production launches to evaluate feasibility of ingredients, finished products and packaging; collected and analyzed data to adjust formulations and processes; drafted preparation and cooking instructions for each new product; optimized processes by improving existing manufacturing methods; collaborated with production, quality, marketing, and sales teams to ensure smooth market integration.
R&D and Regulatory Project Manager at Groupe Geloso
December 31, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Planned, organized, and monitored R&D and Regulatory projects, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and objectives were met.
AI Trainer at Outlier / Oneforma, Remote
December 31, 2023 - July 17, 2025
Created prompts and reviewed AI responses. Compared possible AI answers and evaluated the best options. Ensured texts were harmless. Assessed risk of personal data transmission. Completed a project on Amazon.
R&D Culinary Industrialization Project Manager at Goodfood Market (TSX:FOOD), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
April 30, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Oversaw industrialization of new pre-approved recipes and improvement of existing products. Coordinated factory tests and launch follow-ups. Documented lab and factory work and compiled results. Developed about fifteen products and finalized recipes. Evaluated new raw materials and substitutions to optimize costs. Determined microbiological testing to validate shelf life.
R&D Culinary Industrialization Project Manager at Good Food Market
April 1, 2022 - September 10, 2025
Oversaw industrialization of new pre-approved recipes and improvement of existing products; coordinated factory tests and launch follow-ups; documented lab and factory work and compiled results; developed about fifteen products and finalized recipes; evaluated new raw materials and suppliers within the quality system.
R&D Project Manager at Groupe Commensal Inc., Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada
February 28, 2021 - July 17, 2025
Managed R&D projects to meet identified needs, including developing 8 new ready-to-eat products. Reformulated existing soup recipes to improve cost and reduce complexity. Coordinated factory testing for production feasibility. Created technical data sheets for finished products. Followed up with printers for new packaging and updates. Evaluated new raw materials and suppliers within the quality system.
R&D Project Manager at Groupe Consensal Inc.
February 1, 2021 - September 10, 2025
Managed R&D projects to meet identified needs, including developing 8 new ready-to-eat products; reformatted existing soup recipes to improve cost and reduce complexity; coordinated factory testing for production feasibility; documented lab and factory work and compiled results; developed about fifteen products and finalized recipes; evaluated new raw materials and suppliers within the quality system.
R&D and Quality Technician at Produits Zinda Canada Inc., Candiac, Quebec, Canada
December 31, 2018 - July 17, 2025
Oversaw recipe development, improvement, and new creations. Evaluated and approved new raw materials and suppliers, updated supplier records. Prepared technical data sheets. Drafted project documents and supported audit preparation.
R&D and Quality Technician at Zinda Canada Inc.
December 1, 2018 - September 10, 2025
Oversaw development, improvement, and new creations; evaluated and approved new raw materials and suppliers; updated supplier records; prepared technical datasheets; drafted project documents and supported audit preparation.
R&D Project Manager (Final Internship) at LOOP Mission, Montreal, Canada
August 31, 2017 - July 17, 2025
Launched a new product line of sparkling waters flavored with cold-pressed juices and hydrosols. Created recipes and scaled up to industrial production. Adjusted existing product recipes. Developed partnerships to promote a circular economy. Conducted kitchen tests with partner companies (e.g., Wilder & Harrier).
R&D Project Manager Internship at Loop Mission
August 1, 2017 - September 10, 2025
Launched a new product line of sparkling waters flavored with cold-pressed juices and hydrosols; created recipes and scaled up to industrial production; adjusted existing product recipes.

Education

Expert in Biotechnology at SupBiotech, School of Biotechnology, France
September 1, 2012 - September 30, 2017
Master's degree at University of Essex, United Kingdom
October 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
General Biology at California State University San Marcos, USA
August 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
High School Diploma at Lycée Jules Ferry, France
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
General Biology at California State University San Marcos
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
High School at Lycée Jules Ferry
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025

Qualifications

Master's degree in Research and Development in the Food Industry
October 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
International Semester in Nutrition and Biology
August 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Retail