Makenzi Blalock

MaKenzi Blalock is an experienced professional in quality control and product development within the food industry, currently serving as the Manager of Quality Control and Technical Services at Smoothie King since September 2021. Prior experience includes serving as the Fresh Food Product Development Manager at 7-Eleven, where MaKenzi led national-level product development for refrigerated items and collaborated with various departments to enhance efficiency. Additional roles involved product development and quality control at Hearthside Food Solutions and research positions at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, focusing on food science and cancer research. MaKenzi holds a Master's Degree in Food Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in the same field.