Experience

AS Beauty Group

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Product Development

  • Sep 2022 - Present

• Director, Product Development

  • Jun 2021 - Sep 2022



Augustinus Bader

• United Kingdom
• Cosmetics
• 100 - 200 Employee

• NPD + Product Marketing

  • Oct 2020 - May 2021



AS Beauty Group

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Manager, Product Development

  • Mar 2020 - Oct 2020



Kendo Brands, Inc.

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Product Development, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

• Associate Manager, Product Development, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

  • Apr 2017 - Mar 2019

  • Manage all phases of formula development, new product innovation and shade matching for color and complexion products • Drive daily communication with external partners to manage development and testing, including on-site approvals • Participate in brainstorms and concept ideation • Strategize and work with Brand Management on internal product testing and feedback • Help coordinate with Project Management in order to update and track PD function of timelines • Own, monitor… Show more • Manage all phases of formula development, new product innovation and shade matching for color and complexion products • Drive daily communication with external partners to manage development and testing, including on-site approvals • Participate in brainstorms and concept ideation • Strategize and work with Brand Management on internal product testing and feedback • Help coordinate with Project Management in order to update and track PD function of timelines • Own, monitor and maintain on-time delivery of critical project milestones • Successfully work with Regulatory and Legal departments on ingredient compliancy and testing protocols • Coordinate all clinical testing protocols with vendor to include protocols, usage instructions, questionnaires • Coordinate all bulk and samples for all testing (consumer in use/claims, Safety/RIPT, water activity, etc.) and coordinate final claims with Regulatory, Brand Management and copy teams • Closely review artwork proofs to ensure all PD info is correct (IL, COO, PAO, claim weight, product claims) • Build and successfully maintain effective and strong relationships with contract manufacturers and 3rd party suppliers • Create Product Development briefs and submit to manufacturers and make sure all details are communicated clearly and effectively • Attend meetings with manufacturers to review new formula innovations, trends and technologies • Coordinate with manufacturers to set standards on all new products (first production batch approvals, pre-production samples) • Work closely with QA/QC on setting range boards and the distribution of shade and formula standards and production pieces • Create product comps for meetings and presentations • Help assign and manage intern/coordinator duties

• Product Development Coordinator, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Oversaw day to day Product Development operations • Provided support on all phases of formula development, new product innovation and shade matching • Assisted in new product and shade development for over 90 skus at brand launch which included 60 shades of Complexion products and 22 Color products • Built and successfully maintained effective and strong relationships with contract manufacturers and 3rd party suppliers • Maintained product closet, samples and standards… Show more • Oversaw day to day Product Development operations • Provided support on all phases of formula development, new product innovation and shade matching • Assisted in new product and shade development for over 90 skus at brand launch which included 60 shades of Complexion products and 22 Color products • Built and successfully maintained effective and strong relationships with contract manufacturers and 3rd party suppliers • Maintained product closet, samples and standards • Owned process to provide samples to internal and external partners • Owned product development meeting scheduling and preparation • Took the lead on product testing and feedback • Assisted in regulatory and QA tasks as needed (global translations, master list of ingredients, pre-shipments) • Coordinated all bulk and samples for all testing (consumer in use/claims, Safety/RIPT, water activity, etc.) and coordinated final claims with Regulatory, Brand Management and copy teams • Closely reviewed artwork proofs to ensure all PD info was correct (IL, COO, PAO, claim weight, product claims) • Created product comps for meetings and presentations • Researched competitive landscape and maintain benchmarks • Participated in brainstorms and concept ideation • Provided general support to the packaging and product development team • Additional projects as assigned



ArtCosmetics USA Inc.

• Greater New York City Area

• Sales Administrator

  • Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Managed all project updates for US market clients • Gained understanding of the full cosmetic manufacturer operation process • Supported Senior Management on all client related tasks • Tracked, prepared and shipped samples and marketing materials for clients • Provided support to clients to ensure their service needs were met • Updated and managed client database • Special event coordination for NYC office • Helped establish NYC office, procedures and controls… Show more • Managed all project updates for US market clients • Gained understanding of the full cosmetic manufacturer operation process • Supported Senior Management on all client related tasks • Tracked, prepared and shipped samples and marketing materials for clients • Provided support to clients to ensure their service needs were met • Updated and managed client database • Special event coordination for NYC office • Helped establish NYC office, procedures and controls • Maintained office supply inventories • Organized monthly expenses and reports • Coordinated US product requests with Italian office • Managed and categorized product inventory every month • Reviewed formula fact sheets with Marketing team • Comprehended ArtCosmetics product portfolio to align with US market needs • Responsible for supporting the business line staff in areas of reporting, sales and service goals • Researched upcoming beauty trends via marketing programs, print magazines, and social media outlets • Coordinated NYC travel arrangements for Italian office as needed • Traveled to Italy for meetings/training when needed Show less • Managed all project updates for US market clients • Gained understanding of the full cosmetic manufacturer operation process • Supported Senior Management on all client related tasks • Tracked, prepared and shipped samples and marketing materials for clients • Provided support to clients to ensure their service needs were met • Updated and managed client database • Special event coordination for NYC office • Helped establish NYC office, procedures and controls… Show more • Managed all project updates for US market clients • Gained understanding of the full cosmetic manufacturer operation process • Supported Senior Management on all client related tasks • Tracked, prepared and shipped samples and marketing materials for clients • Provided support to clients to ensure their service needs were met • Updated and managed client database • Special event coordination for NYC office • Helped establish NYC office, procedures and controls • Maintained office supply inventories • Organized monthly expenses and reports • Coordinated US product requests with Italian office • Managed and categorized product inventory every month • Reviewed formula fact sheets with Marketing team • Comprehended ArtCosmetics product portfolio to align with US market needs • Responsible for supporting the business line staff in areas of reporting, sales and service goals • Researched upcoming beauty trends via marketing programs, print magazines, and social media outlets • Coordinated NYC travel arrangements for Italian office as needed • Traveled to Italy for meetings/training when needed Show less



Moroccanoil

• United States
• Cosmetics
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Product + Package Development Coordinator

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Organized, logged and kept track of incoming product submissions • Set up salon testing pool and helped build protocol for global product development testing • Built and maintained consumer testing database of different hair and skin types • Helped manage all product testing with brand educators, salons and end consumers, included follow-up visits and interviews • Compiled salon and consumer test data and created feedback reports • Helped with competitive analysis and market… Show more • Organized, logged and kept track of incoming product submissions • Set up salon testing pool and helped build protocol for global product development testing • Built and maintained consumer testing database of different hair and skin types • Helped manage all product testing with brand educators, salons and end consumers, included follow-up visits and interviews • Compiled salon and consumer test data and created feedback reports • Helped with competitive analysis and market trend updates • Purchased competitive products, testing materials and other items as needed • Coordinated samples (fill & label) for various department needs • Helped manage package testing in package compatibility lab • Helped set and keep track of package and product standards • Organized and kept product closet up to date Show less • Organized, logged and kept track of incoming product submissions • Set up salon testing pool and helped build protocol for global product development testing • Built and maintained consumer testing database of different hair and skin types • Helped manage all product testing with brand educators, salons and end consumers, included follow-up visits and interviews • Compiled salon and consumer test data and created feedback reports • Helped with competitive analysis and market… Show more • Organized, logged and kept track of incoming product submissions • Set up salon testing pool and helped build protocol for global product development testing • Built and maintained consumer testing database of different hair and skin types • Helped manage all product testing with brand educators, salons and end consumers, included follow-up visits and interviews • Compiled salon and consumer test data and created feedback reports • Helped with competitive analysis and market trend updates • Purchased competitive products, testing materials and other items as needed • Coordinated samples (fill & label) for various department needs • Helped manage package testing in package compatibility lab • Helped set and keep track of package and product standards • Organized and kept product closet up to date Show less



MAC Cosmetics

• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Product Development Administrative Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Administrative Assistant to Vice-Presidents of Global Product Development • Liaison between the Senior Vice President and other team members, as well as Senior Management and outside contacts • Provided back-up support to Senior Vice President’s Executive Assistant • Managed extensive daily schedules and travel calendars • Assisted team on various projects and formula evaluations for both Color and Face categories • Maintained outside vendor relationships for both Color and… Show more • Administrative Assistant to Vice-Presidents of Global Product Development • Liaison between the Senior Vice President and other team members, as well as Senior Management and outside contacts • Provided back-up support to Senior Vice President’s Executive Assistant • Managed extensive daily schedules and travel calendars • Assisted team on various projects and formula evaluations for both Color and Face categories • Maintained outside vendor relationships for both Color and Face teams and scheduled meetings when needed • Researched projects as assigned and conducted follow-up • Point of contact for fashion trend books for upcoming seasons • Attended NYFW backstage to capture new beauty trends from brand artists • Ensured distribution of all communications and/or materials, understanding and observing degree of confidentiality • Managed team’s attendance and vacation calendar • Coordinated staff meetings, phone and video conferences • Prepared monthly expense reports for both VP’s • Planned and coordinated VP’s travel itineraries • Maintained department’s product and supply closet • Coordinated and shipped products for regional meetings and ensured deadlines and shipping regulations were met

• Global Finance Administrative Assistant

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Managed VP’s daily itinerary. Maintained appointment schedule and time management of VP, organized and handled all travel/hotel arrangements for VP • Maintained department files for the VP as well as the organization of monthly financial binders • Fully attentive to VP’s upcoming deadlines in both Brands under his management, relayed due dates to VP, and managed the time needed to ensure the deadlines were met • Communicated frequently with senior executives of the Global Brand as… Show more • Managed VP’s daily itinerary. Maintained appointment schedule and time management of VP, organized and handled all travel/hotel arrangements for VP • Maintained department files for the VP as well as the organization of monthly financial binders • Fully attentive to VP’s upcoming deadlines in both Brands under his management, relayed due dates to VP, and managed the time needed to ensure the deadlines were met • Communicated frequently with senior executives of the Global Brand as well as international regions within corporate. Set up meetings and composed correspondence with formality and clarity, while keeping relationships with those in the brand and all contacts • Handled all confidential material in a discrete, professional manner • Prepared monthly expense reports for VP • Worked with members of the Finance team to review all incoming expense reports under the approval of VP to guarantee expenses were claimed both accurately and correctly • Ensured forms that need VP’s approval were delivered to him in a timely fashion • Monitored VP’s incoming e-mail; Sort and prioritized messages, respond on behalf of VP when asked • Managed team’s vacation schedules and highlights on VP’s calendar, alert VP of upcoming Out of Offices’ • Worked with ease and efficiency in a fast paced work environment

• Freelance Product Development Assistant

  • Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

  • Helped coordinate upcoming collections for corporate meetings • Conducted research for competitive beauty trends • Organized beauty collection closets according to category • Pulled samples when needed • Participated in daily make-up projects



Lucky Magazine

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fashion News Intern

  • Jul 2010 - Sep 2010

  • Assisted Fashion News Director with administrative and editorial duties • Managed the inventory of clothing and accessory samples • Kept an organized sample closet with a continuous in/out flow from various designers and PR companies • Participated in photo research for upcoming issues • Assisted Fashion News Director with administrative and editorial duties • Managed the inventory of clothing and accessory samples • Kept an organized sample closet with a continuous in/out flow from various designers and PR companies • Participated in photo research for upcoming issues



Seventeen Magazine

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editorial Intern

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2009

  • Assisted Executive Editor with administrative and editorial duties • Interviewed teenagers to feature in Seventeen stories • Pitched, wrote, and posted entries for the “17 Buzz” entertainment blog on Seventeen.com • Brainstormed and pitched ideas for all sections of Seventeen and the website as needed • Compiled clips or relevant gossip and news stories for the staff • Transcribed celebrity interviews • Provided coverage for the Editor in Chief’s Assistant’s desk when needed • Assisted Executive Editor with administrative and editorial duties • Interviewed teenagers to feature in Seventeen stories • Pitched, wrote, and posted entries for the “17 Buzz” entertainment blog on Seventeen.com • Brainstormed and pitched ideas for all sections of Seventeen and the website as needed • Compiled clips or relevant gossip and news stories for the staff • Transcribed celebrity interviews • Provided coverage for the Editor in Chief’s Assistant’s desk when needed