Melody Blount

Melody Blount has extensive experience in quality assurance and product development within the food industry. Currently serving as Manager of Global Quality Assurance and Commercialization at Inspire Brands since January 2017, Melody is responsible for implementing quality assurance procedures and managing vendor performance and audits. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Product Development Scientist at Cargill, where Melody successfully built relationships leading to the creation of eight new products, and as Food Scientist/Technologist at Golden State Foods, achieving significant cost savings and new product development. Earlier career highlights include developing new products for The Halifax Group, enhancing formulations, and facilitating collaboration with clients. Melody holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Clark Atlanta University and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management at Purdue Global.