Experience

Cal-Western Manufactures

• United States
• Cosmetics
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Information Systems & Information Technology

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Develop and execute strategic plans for information systems and information technology initiatives in a manufacturing environmentOversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of information systems and IT infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practicesManage and lead the IT department, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team cultureEstablish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of information systems and IT operationsCollaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams to identify technology needs and prioritize investmentsDevelop and manage IT budgets, ensuring the optimal allocation of resources for technology initiativesImplement and enforce IT policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practicesDrive continuous improvement in IT service delivery, streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and effectivenessOversee vendor and supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and managing third-party engagements to ensure quality service delivery and cost-effectivenessEnsure a robust cybersecurity posture, implementing measures to protect the organization's data and IT assets from potential threatsFacilitate change management and employee training, ensuring seamless adoption of new systems and technologiesStay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, making recommendations for system upgrades and enhancements to support manufacturing goals and objectivesManage disaster recovery and business continuity plans, ensuring the organization's ability to maintain operations in the event of an IT disruption Show less

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Develop and implement project plans for information systems and information technology initiatives in a manufacturing environmentCoordinate cross-functional teams to ensure efficient communication and collaboration throughout project lifecyclesManage project scope, timeline, and budget, ensuring deliverables are met within established constraintsIdentify, assess, and mitigate project risks, resolving issues in a timely and cost-effective mannerOversee the design, development, and implementation of information systems and IT solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practicesConduct regular project status meetings, providing progress updates to stakeholders and addressing any concernsFoster relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating contracts and managing third-party engagementsFacilitate change management processes, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operationsMonitor and evaluate project performance, implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and effectivenessStay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, making recommendations for system upgrades and enhancements as neededCollaborate with senior management to develop strategic plans for information systems and IT investments in support of manufacturing goalsEnsure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and policies, maintaining a strong focus on data security and privacy Show less

• Analytical Chemist (Materials testing)

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2021



BeLAGU Naturals

• Personal Care Product Manufacturing

• Business Development & Operations

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Freelance

• Freelance Business Development Consultant

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Identify and pursue growth opportunities for brands and companies by analyzing market trends and developing targeted business development strategies Establish and maintain key industry relationships, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align initiatives with company objectives Continuously track performance metrics and stay current with industry trends, leveraging insights to refine strategies and deliver a strong value proposition for clients and partners Identify and pursue growth opportunities for brands and companies by analyzing market trends and developing targeted business development strategies Establish and maintain key industry relationships, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align initiatives with company objectives Continuously track performance metrics and stay current with industry trends, leveraging insights to refine strategies and deliver a strong value proposition for clients and partners



Beaver Tech

• Long Beach, California, United States

• Production Development – Research Scientist

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

  Beaver Tech is a Biotechnology Smartwatch company that will create the first Smartwatch that can alter a person's biological clock. The underlying technology is smartwatch electronics combined with a through skin caffeine dosage system. The Smartwatch is named Circa and will benefit users by helping people wake up in the morning without drowsiness, strategically time doses of caffeine to keep users productive, and analyze a person's health with biometrics. My responsibilities at Beaver Tech were researching the potential effects of the transdermal caffeine dosages on the human body, Analyzing the chemical compounds of delivery method, and consult FDA for approval to move to market. Show less