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PROGRAM MANAGER
Executive Summary
  • Results-focused management professional offering  28 years of progressive management experience and repeated success in developing project initiatives, directing project plans and achieving revenue performance targets.
  • Ability to manage complex projects from concept to operational status Strong leadership capabilities coupled with outstanding people skills Confident making difficult decisions and delegating authority
  • Proven ability to work with multiple disciplines in a team environment to meet customer requirements achieve budget constraints and meet very tight project milestones
  • Successful in mastering new skills through hands-on experience.
Core Qualifications
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Complex problem solving
  • Detail-oriented
  • Relationship building
  • ​Process improvement
  • Budgeting and forecasting
Volunteer Actitivities
  • St. Mary's Church Board Member in Milford, CT
  • Former  St. Mary's Church Community Outreach & Support Chairperson
  • Beth El Soup Kitchen Volunteer
Professional Experience
Program Manager01/2011 to CurrentEdgewell Personal CareMilford, CT
  • Managed a project budget of $2.5M Defined project deliverables and monitored status of tasks.
  • Defined project deliverables and monitored status of tasks
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans.
  • Monitored costs, timescales and resources used to achieve Company goals 
  • Partnered with Regulatory, Legal, Marketing, Operation, Trade Compliance, Logistics, Purchasing Packaging and Operations to address new company transition .
  • Defined project deliverables and monitored status of tasks.
  • Drafted action plans and led meetings with department executives to review project status and proposed changes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans.
RD&E Planning and Logistic Program Manager01/2011 to 04/2015Energizer Personal CareMilford, CT
  • Managed the coordination of launch activity with plan logistics organization and subcontractors to ensure BOM's are established, items are planned and all materials are on hand for production start-up
  • Managed the international transportation and customs clearance for parts and equipment in conjunction with logistics colleagues
  • Managed program schedule including demand forecasts, production volumes, and Sales and Trade Samples delivery to customers
  • Interacted effectively in a matrix position supporting Global multiple Product Developing Team ( PDT'S) to meet commitments and achieve program deliverables
  • Communicates program timelines and requirements to local logistics team so that a smooth transition from development phase to normal production is accomplished.
  • Major accomplishments include developing a centralized implementation Site to manage implementation team documentation, logistics reports, shipping documentation and meetings historical data.
Shaving Preps Quality Manager01/2009 to 01/2011Energizer Personal Care- Schick & Wilkinson Word DivisionMilford, CT
  • Managed Shave Preps Quality testing requirements to meet global product performance standards.
  • Interact with third party suppliers including SCJ and Medicia to manage the quality of current and future product development Coordinate Shave Prep Global Team activities between Research, Operations, Product Development, Logistics, Purchasing, Marketing and PDT's.
  • Develop Shave Preps process mapping to identify critical formulation and process parameters to be monitor.
  • Provided Technical leadership  for shave Preps product and formulation in order to validate new product development.
  • Managed Edge and Skintimate top ten product quality performance and areas for improvement.
  • Conduct Global shave preps testing to met new market requirements in Japan and Canada.
  • Boosted company efficiency through technology upgrades and process improvements such as [Example].
Product Development-Lubricant Technology Manager01/2002 to 01/2009Energizer Personal Care -Schick& Wilkinsord DivisionMilford, CT
  • Managed soap formulation and process development for the Intuition Programs Responsible for product innovation involving research of new cosmetic ingredients to deliver Skin Care benefits.
  • Formulated new soap bases (Vegetable, Syndet, and Combo base) to meet program and customer needs.
  • Conducted DOE studies to evaluate ingredients interactions and formula optimization.
  • Managed and conducted clinical and quality testing for new soap formulations including RIPT, microbiology and toxicology.
  • Responsible for balancing a complex set of product requirements which factor in consumer needs, product stability and functional quality requirements.
  • Managed soap formulation from Pilot lab to production scale up.
  • Lead process development and product testing, and regulatory Compliance effort for the soap formulation.
  • Implemented GMP in the Lubricant PD laboratory as well as at our PRC manufacturing facility Managed the development of solid lubricant (soap) SOP's, work instructions, and product recall and traceability.
  • Responsible for meeting Cosmetic global requirements for ingredient labeling, ingredient compliance and packaging claims for the Intuition Product.
  • Coordinated efforts with legal, Quality, marketing, PDT team Developed and implemented new fragrances and colors into the Intuition solid lubricant and supported all accompanying International regulatory requirements.
  • Responsible for leading efforts with key suppliers focusing on the timely delivery of products to customers while meeting stringent quality and technical product requirements Interacted effectively with research, design, quality, manufacturing, marketing, logistics, legal, and key vendors in a matrix reporting structure to meet commitments and achieve program deliverables Trained, supervised and evaluated staff, coached improvement management.
Product Development- Lubricant Technology Manager 01/2002 to 01/2009Energizer Personal Care Milford, CT
  • Responsible for evaluating the quality and reliability of new product designs.
  • Developed and implemented FMEA and DFMEA analyses for new products.
  • Managed Tool Qualification to meet 6 Sigma Requirements.
Program Manager01/1999 to 01/2002Energizer - Schick &Wilkinson Sword DivisionMilford, CT
  • Responsible for all facets of concept development, timeline development, budgeting, resource allocation planning, and product quality requirements to meet consumer needs.
  • Managed the Silk Effects and Classic Razor Programs while meeting strict product quality requirements, budget constraints, and very tight time lines.
  • Implemented the inclusion of antimicrobial ingredients into the handle design of the Silk Effects Razor.
  • Executed proof of concept implementations to validate product feasibility.
  • Worked closely with Legal, Operation, and marketing to meet product antimicrobial marketing claims.
  • Drafted action plans and led meetings with department executives to review project status and proposed changes.
  • Monitored costs, timescales and resources used to achieve [Goal].
International Engineering Services Manager01/1998 to 01/1999Energizer- Schick & Wilkinson Sword DivisionMilford, CT
  • Managed all aspects of production support including equipment, materials and work force location with heavy emphasis on cost reduction.
  • Major accomplishments include developing a centralized system to manage production equipment transfer from headquarters to affiliated locations in the U.K., Germany, China, and Venezuela.
  • Managed and coordinated technical training for affiliated Global Schick plants.
  • Supported Blade technical and quality improvements in the Venezuela plant.
Quality Engineer01/1996 to 01/1998Energizer, Schick & Wilkinson Sword Division Milford , CT
  • Responsible for evaluating the quality and reliability of new product designs. 
  • Developed and implemented FMEA and DFMEA analyses for new products.
  • Managed Tool Qualification to meet 6 Sigma Requirements
Production Supervisor01/1994 to 01/1996Energizer, Schick & Wilkinson SwordMilford, CT
  • Directed recruitment and retention of supervisors and staff of sixty employees.
  • Lead operation product improvement and cost reduction programs.
  • Met quality and safety standard in the Assembly and packaging department.
  • Trained, supervised and evaluated staff, coached improvement management skills.
  • Led regular stand-up meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
  • Coordinated closely with quality control regarding products awaiting dispositions.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new production equipment, including routine calibration.
  • Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery.
  • Implemented root cause and corrective actions to remove production constraints and improve product quality.
  • Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop a high performing team.
  • Budgeted monthly departmental expenses and implemented cost controls.
Engineering Manager01/1990 to 01/1994United States Surgical CorporationNorwalk, CT.
  • Managed the engineering ,tooling and parts qualification for the Product Development Department.
  • Revamped the ECN (Engineering Change Notice program ) resulting in a 25%  improvement in approved ECN yearly.
  • Cut company operating budget by $1.2 Million through better utilization of production tools and absolution of retired equipment and eliminate equipment taxes.
  • Interacted closely with legal, quality, and research, to support legal claims in product litigation and in meeting FDA compliance for clinical devices.
  • Conducted  FDA training and Engineering Audits to meet FDA compliances. 
  • Recruited, hired and trained seven new employees for the Engineering department




Engineering Production Supervisor01/1989 to 01/1990United States Surgical CorporationNorwalk, CT.
  • Managed over two hundred employees in a clean room environment meeting stringent GMP and FDA requirements for the assembly and testing of wound closure devices.( laparoscopy instruments ).
  • Responsible for meeting production requirements, FDA audits, safety and quality requirements.
  • Worked closely with research,Quality and Engineering to trouble shoot devices functional and clinical challenges.
  • Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements.
  • Hired, trained and coached colleagues to meet GMP, FDA and strict safety requirements.
Engineering Production Supervisor01/1987 to 01/1989Johnson & Johnson ,Ethicon Division,Somerville, New Jersey
  • Trained and supervised up to twenty employees in various departments requiring very high degree of precision work to produce specialized needles for heart surgery and sutures for general surgery.
  • Lead production supervisor for the of Micro Needle and the Wire Mill operational  departments.
  • Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new production equipment, including routine calibration.


Education
Bachelor of Science: Industrial Engineering1986New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, New Jersey, USA
Graduate Certificate in Team Leadership2009Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT
MBA: Master in Business Administration2015Sacred Heart Universtity Fairfield, CT, USA
Languages
Bilingual Spanish/English
Patent filed
Patent filed –Application for WSR Shaving Aid composition (U.S. Patent Application No. 10/844,878)
Professional Affiliations

Project Management Office (PMO) Member
Quality Engineering Society (QES) Member
American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) Member,
Association of Operations Management ( APICS)Member
Activities
  •  Enjoy sailing, dancing, gardening, and cooking with family
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Edgewell Personal Care
  • Energizer Personal Care
  • Energizer Personal Care- Schick & Wilkinson Word Division
  • Energizer Personal Care -Schick& Wilkinsord Division
  • Energizer Personal Care
  • Energizer - Schick &Wilkinson Sword Division
  • Energizer- Schick & Wilkinson Sword Division
  • Energizer, Schick & Wilkinson Sword Division
  • Energizer, Schick & Wilkinson Sword
  • United States Surgical Corporation
  • Johnson & Johnson ,Ethicon Division,

School Attended

  • New Jersey Institute of Technology
  • Sacred Heart University
  • Sacred Heart Universtity

Job Titles Held:

  • Program Manager
  • RD&E Planning and Logistic Program Manager
  • Shaving Preps Quality Manager
  • Product Development-Lubricant Technology Manager
  • Product Development- Lubricant Technology Manager
  • International Engineering Services Manager
  • Quality Engineer
  • Production Supervisor
  • Engineering Manager
  • Engineering Production Supervisor

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Industrial Engineering 1986
    Graduate Certificate in Team Leadership 2009
    MBA : Master in Business Administration 2015

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