Experience

Trutek Corp.

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategy and Innovation

  • May 2009 - Present

  Trutek is a privately held company which has developed innovative airborne contamination prevention devices, nasal particle blockers and skincare products. • Collaborate with senior management to secure new business, licenses and account development in the international and domestic markets, including Japan, South Korea, UK, Italy, China, Spain and India • Consistently met and exceeded annual sales objectives by over 50%. Partnered with Nitto Pharmaceutical Industries to secure distribution agreement with Eisai Pharmaceuticals which resulted in the export of more than 7 million units, grossing over $11 million in 4 years • Liaison with UK distributor to manage Boots Pharmacy and other retailers. Manage wholesale exclusive distributor for retailing in Spain. Help develop new education strategies to increase consumer awareness and conduct demonstrations of Trutek’s innovative NasalGuard® technology • Collaborate with senior management to negotiate pricing details in order to maximize profit margins • Facilitate cross-functional approaches with Quality Assurance and Research & Development teams to resolve product and packaging performance issues and consumer complaints • Worked with head of manufacturing at various Japanese production contract manufacturers in order to gain an in-depth understanding of their quality standards, systems and product testing methods. Implemented processes and procedures, resulting in improved product quality and efficacy • Interface between operations and supply chain for the timely outflow and logistics of international shipments. Prepare documentation required for regulatory compliance and customs clearance • Manage component suppliers and consultants. Develop proof of concepts through scale-up in cGLP labs and cGMP production. Achieved product cost reduction by about 20 – 25% by re-formulating, thereby creating proprietary technology and patented intellectual property



Rutgers University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Researcher of Transdermal Drug Delivery

  • Aug 2007 - May 2008

  Under the direction of Dr. Michniak of the New Jersey Center for Biomaterials, evaluated the effect of iontophoresis, a transdermal drug delivery technique using electric current, on the percutaneous permeation activity of chemical retardants in human skin.

• Resident Advisor

  • Aug 2005 - May 2008

  Responsible for mentoring and supervising the safety of first-year undergraduate students.Conducted programs on a wide range of topics, and collaborated with staff members to build a strong community.Reported to Deans regarding concerns of residents to resolve any conflict and safety issues.



Princeton Design Group

• Project Engineer

  • Jun 2004 - May 2008

  Worked closely with senior licensed Professional Engineer (PE) for engineering of pharmaceutical, medical device and R&D labs. Worked closely with senior licensed Professional Engineer (PE) for engineering of pharmaceutical, medical device and R&D labs.



Robertet Group

• France
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Flavors Application Laboratory

  • May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Devised innovative additives unknown to the current market in a food laboratory. Devised innovative additives unknown to the current market in a food laboratory.