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DIRECTOR GLOBAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Professional Summary
Strong leadership and communication skills with a proven ability to work in fast-paced environments. Progressively responsible duties gained over the course of a career based on exceptional analytical and management skills. Ability to provide guidance and support in technical and creative aspects. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring company excellence.
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Education
Bachelor of Science: BiologySt. John's University - City, State
Emphasis in Chemistry
Corporate Management Strategy Courses - Completed extensive management classes including: team building, leadership, time management, presentations, etc.
Work History
Director Global Research & Development, 01/2020 to Current
Asrc Federal Holding Company – Kirtland Air Force Base , NM
Asrc Federal Holding Company – Kirtland Air Force Base , NM
- Support business growth through entire organization.
- Create, review and approve technical documents: i.e. Master batch records, Specifications, Ingredient Statements, Claims review, Content Disclosures, Cost Formulas, etc.
- Support Consumer Insights, Global Consumer Care and other relevant functions to understand consumer insights to ensure product quality meet consumer expectations.
- Work closely with Supply Chain, CM R&D, PD, PKG and other functions to ensure that appropriate product quality requirements are established and implemented throughout development process.
- Identify plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
- Set processes in place to ensure smooth transition from concept to commercialization.
- Developed internal project management systems and communications to facilitate successful launches.
- Lead the communication of development, production and quality problem notification and resolution to the Brand.
- Advise on technical risks, problem solving and issue resolution to Brand. Initiate and facilitate task forces that lead resolution of quality issues by working with functional partners.
- Develop process improvement initiatives and analyzed problems to create corrective action strategy.
- Gather, organize and evaluate data to make accurate assessments of current operations.
- Support R&D, production, and quality control in determining effectiveness of new products/processes in personal care applications.
Sr. Director - R&D Product Development Personal Care., 08/2013 to Current
THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP INC. – City , STATE
THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP INC. – City , STATE
- Responsible for global development for Jason, Alba, Avalon Organics, Fountain of Truth and Queen Helene brands.
- Manages all phases of innovation and renovations.
- Provide insight and leadership to identify new ingredients, trends & process improvements.
- Initiate and manage third party contract manufacturers.
- Lead internal cross functional team on project timelines.
- Business achieved double digit growth past 4 years.
- Attend trade shows and educational seminars and present findings to MKT.
- Expert in natural and organic formula requirements and acquiring OTC, USDA, NSF, Cancer Seal, Biodegradable, Gluten Free and EWG certifications.
- Work directly with Regulatory, Packaging, QC, Operations and Safety for each launch to optimize market timelines.
- Manage a team of ten. Assoc. Chemists, Chemists, Sr. Chemists and Sr. Project Manager.
- Have dotted line reporting from Quality, Regulatory, Safety and Micro groups.
- Oversee the development of 35+ new products each year.
- Products include Hair care, Skincare, Bath & Body, Lip, Sun and OTC.
Technical Manager, 01/2009 to 01/2013
Bio-Botanica, Inc – City , STATE
Bio-Botanica, Inc – City , STATE
Developer and manufacturer of Holistically Balanced botanical ingredients, (natural preservatives, custom blends, etc.) for Cosmetic, Personal Care, Nutraceutical and Food/beverage industries.
- Experience working with prestige and mass Personal Care & Cosmetic companies: Estee Lauder, Colgate Palmolive, Loreal, Toms of Maine, Coty and Avon.
- Manage the activities of our distributors (agents and reps) in USA, Canada, Europe and Asia.
- Respond to technical questions from agents / reps and customers.
- Develop new business opportunities with Personal Care customers and distributors.
- Provide creative and technical knowledge in development of new products while working closely with Regulatory, R&D and QC departments.
- Overall develop new business and maintain current business in Personal Care and Cosmetic industries.
Sr. Chemist II & Manager Outside Vendor Products, 01/1988 to 01/2009
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc – City , STATE
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc – City , STATE
- Manage Outside Vendor Projects (contract manufacturers).
- Worldwide product development for Clinique, Origins, Prescriptives, MAC, La Mer, Jo Malone and American Beauty brands.
- Manage complex projects from inception to completion adhering to strict timelines while ensuring alignment to corporate policies.
- Work closely with cross functional groups: Packaging, Clinical Testing (Safety, sensory & medical), Microbiology, Stability, Claim Substantiation, Manufacturing, Regulatory (labeling) and QC in accordance with company policies and operating procedures to insure on time delivery.
- Develop relationships with raw material suppliers for cutting edge ingredients.
- Expert product evaluation and raw material evaluation skills to ensure product success.
- Work closely with international facilities, Canada, Europe and Asia to insure formula compliance.
- Evaluate contract manufacturer (outside vendor) capabilities to facilitate the production of products.
Affiliations
Member: LISCC (Society of Cosmetic Chemists), CEW (Cosmetic Executive Woman), PCPC
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School Attended
- St. John's University
Job Titles Held:
- Director Global Research & Development
- Sr. Director - R&D Product Development Personal Care.
- Technical Manager
- Sr. Chemist II & Manager Outside Vendor Products
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Biology
Corporate Management Strategy Courses - Completed extensive management classes including: team building, leadership, time management, presentations, etc.
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