Filippo (Phil) Iozzo
Toronto,ON
Summary
Food science professional with 4+ years of experience in product development and customer-facing technical service. Currently completing an MBA in Professional Selling and Leadership, with a strong interest in transitioning into sales and account management roles within the food and ingredient industry. Combines technical product expertise, and proven client relationship-building skills to support business growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Jiu Jitsu Coach/Trainer
Self Directed
Kuala Lumpur
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Trained and coached athletes across Canada, Thailand and Malaysia, developing leadership, motivational, and coaching skills.
- Demonstrated adaptability, resilience, and discipline while living and working abroad.
Technologist
Ingredion
Mississauga, Ontario
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Partnered with account managers and customer service teams to deliver technical solutions, contributing to over $500,000 in new business revenue
- Delivered technical presentations and product demonstrations (virtually and in-person) to clients across North America, strengthening customer relationships and driving adoption of novel ingredients.
- Developed bench-top and scale-up prototypes (‘starting formulas’) to accelerate client projects and promote innovation.
- Provided technical expertise across bakery, snack, savoury, meat, and alternative protein categories.
R&D Assistant/Technician II
Guelph Food Innovation Centre
Guelph, Ontario
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Planned and executed prototype development, shelf-life studies, and final report writing.
- Created compliant Nutrition Facts tables, ingredient lists, and allergen claims.
- Supervised and trained co-op students, ensuring project quality and knowledge transfer.
Brewer (Co-op)
Tonica
Vaughan, Ontario
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Led research and development experiments to create new flavours and adjust product colour.
- Managed weekly kombucha production and supported product consistency initiatives.
Apprentice Cheesemaker (Co-op)
Ferrante Cheese
Vaughan, Ontario
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Supported cheese production and directly engaged customers through deliveries and product demos.
- Helped strengthen and grow customer relationships within the family business.
Education
MBA - Professional Selling And Leadership
University of Fredericton
Fredericton, NB01-2026
Project Management Certificate - Project Management
University of Toronto
Toronto04-2022
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
University of Guelph
Guelph04-2020
Skills
- Customer Relationship Management (Salesforce)
- Technical Sales Presentations & Client Training
- Cross-functional Collaboration (Sales, R&D, Operations)
- Negotiation & Influencing
- Leadership & Team Development
- Regulatory Compliance (Nutrition & Labeling)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office & ESHA Genesis R&D Software
Timeline
Jiu Jitsu Coach/Trainer
Self Directed
05.2025 - 09.2025
Technologist
Ingredion
11.2021 - 01.2024
R&D Assistant/Technician II
Guelph Food Innovation Centre
04.2020 - 11.2021
Brewer (Co-op)
Tonica
05.2019 - 08.2019
Apprentice Cheesemaker (Co-op)
Ferrante Cheese
05.2018 - 12.2018
MBA - Professional Selling And Leadership
University of Fredericton
Project Management Certificate - Project Management
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
University of Guelph
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