Work Address	Home Address
Cornell University	485 South Main St.
Food Research Building, NYSAES	Geneva, NY 14456
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 787-2277
Fax (315) 787-2397

Education:

Cornell University
Specialization: flavor chemistry, microbiology and sensory analysis of wine
Minors: business, linguistics (French)
Expected Graduation: Ph.D 2001

University of British Colombia
M.S. Food Science
Specialization: food process science

University of Alberta
B. Sc. in Home Economics

1999-present Graduate research assistant: Cornell University

• identification of flavor compounds produced by various Malic Lactic starter cultures in Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon through sensory studies, GC/O, and GC/MS Geneva, NY.
• conduct tests to determine if odor specific language training at a young age can enhance the trainability of a personšs nose
• initiated a series educational wine posters to raise funds for Cornellšs wine lab and to increase awareness for NY grown wines

1998 - 1999 Quality Control Technician: Andres Wines, Vancouver

• monitored quality control of 40+ products in a high-paced commerical winery
• conducted chemical, microbiological and organoleptic analysis of all wines prior to and post bottling
• inspected and tested raw materials such as juice, wine, and concentrate to ensure all products meet Andres specifications
• assisted with sensory analysis and development of new products

1997 - 1998 Food Scientist; Marketing team member: Dehydration Research Inc., DRI, Vancouver

• team member in a leading edge, fast growing company
• responsible for product development in no-fat and low fat snack foods
• designed and conducted market surveys for analysis and recommendations
• represented company at tradeshows

1996 - 1999 Teaching Assistant: Univeristy of British Columbia and Cornell Food Science Department

• supervised exams, gave class demonstrations
• corrected projects, term papers, final exams, and quizzes based on knowledge of food chemistry, and food processing
• assisted students with problems related to course material
• encouraged interest and motivated students in the area of wine, statistics, seafood process science, food science and sensory analysis

1993 - 1995 English Teacher: Kernel Publications, Japan

• adapted quickly to a foreign culture and it's people
• prepared lesson plans and kept individual student progress reports
• initiated and planned various extracurricular activities
• created educational tools to increase the rate of learning
• communicated to pupils in Japanese when necessary

Awards and Special Skills:

• Cornell University Graduate Research assistantship
• First Canadian team to be a finalist in the IFT product development competition (Team Captain); received international and national TV, radio, and newspaper coverage for Dinodrops.
• UBC Graduate Research Assistantship
• Shuryo Nakai Scholarship for academic excellence in Food Science
• Alexander Rutherford Scholarship

• Western New York Section of IFT Student Representative
• IFT member
• UBC Tennis Team, UBC intramural tennis, volleyball, and basketball
• Masters Swim Club, UBC Karate Club
• Ikebana (Japanese floral arrangement)
• University of Alberta Level 5 Squash Club Captain
• University of Alberta Entrepreneur Club Member

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

1. J. M. Richardson and T. E. Acree, 1999, The Flavor Chemistry of Wine, In the Procedings of the Cool Climate Symposium, Montreal.

1. The Flavor Chemistry of Wine. T. Acree and J. Richardson. 12 International Oenological Symposium. Montreal, Canada. 1999.
2. Comparison of Traditional and Solubilized Surimi for Kamaboko Production using farmed Chinook salmon. J. Richardson and T. Durance. IFT poster presentation. 1998.
3. Sensory and Instrumental Measurements of Potato chip crispness, crunchiness, and strength. Richardson, Arasteh, Durance, and Sultanbawa. IFT poster presentation. 1997.

• Professor Terry E. Acree
  Dept. of Food Science
  Cornell University - NYSAES
  Geneva, NY 14456
  (315) 787-2240

• Professor Thomas Henick-Kling
  Dept. of Food Science
  Cornell University - NYSAES
  Geneva, NY 14456
  (315) 787-2277

• Dr. Tim Durance
  Dept. of Food Science.
  University of British Columbia
  (604) 822 4425