Travis Nelson
Kenney
Summary
Senior Scientist with over 23 years of experience in the food industry. Over 18 plus years within ADM Research focusing on food & feed research. Have project leadership & management skills to deliver results. Motivated for career advancement within the food industry.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Scientist
Archer Daniels Midland Company
05.2024 - Current
*Lead & manage pilot plant production for feed manufacturing using extrusion technology and pelleting technology.
*Considered an subject matter expert regarding extrusion principles.
*Maintained positive working relationship with outside extrusion companies.
*Identify new technology for plant scale up.
*Worked with universities on alternate feeding project.
Oil Formulation
Archer Daniels Midland Company
08.2005 - 03.2007
*Schedule oil production for ADM West Refinery plant.
*Schedule pipeline transfers, trucking & railcar shipments.
*Monthly Inventory duties.
*Collaborate with plant production supervisors.
*Responsible for plant problems & emergencies on an on call basis.
West Refinery QC Lab Tech
Archer Daniels Midland Company
11.2002 - 08.2005
* Set up & run analytical equipment & wet chemistry procedures
*Analyze results on oil production
*Perform QA/QC duties as needed for oil production
Laborer
Archer Daniels Midland Company
05.2002 - 11.2002
* Sanitation duties for packaging area & equipment.
*Operate product line equipment.
* Load & unload trucks & railcars.
Education
No Degree - Certificate Companion Animal Nutrition
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL08-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05-1997
Skills
- Career & goal orientated
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Strong work ethic
- Well organized
Timeline
Senior Scientist
Archer Daniels Midland Company
05.2024 - Current
Oil Formulation
Archer Daniels Midland Company
08.2005 - 03.2007
West Refinery QC Lab Tech
Archer Daniels Midland Company
11.2002 - 08.2005
Laborer
Archer Daniels Midland Company
05.2002 - 11.2002
No Degree - Certificate Companion Animal Nutrition
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Olivet Nazarene University
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