Experience

Summer Fridays

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

• Product Development & Regulatory Manager

  • Feb 2023 - 11 months

  Los Angeles, California, United States Oversee that the company properly collects all FDA/Regulatory specific documentation, test results, etc to ensure compliance for global distribution. Review and edit artwork per PD and REG view. Assist PD Director with PD Development and production batch approval. Collaborate with team members on sampling programs, events, all marketing wording/presentations and images to ensure PD and REG compliance is upheld for all aspects of the market.



SOS Beauty Group

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Development Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Feb 2023

  Began at SOS Beauty in the R&D department to build and create the Tech Transfer process in combination with the Director of R&D. Once a suitable person was hired to manage this role, I transitioned to the PD Manager Role where I lead development for many of the companies clients. I did both formula and packaging development in multiple areas: haircare, skincare, OTC (SPF and 510K), sexual wellness, home (laundry), body, and color cosmetics.

• R&D Manager II

  • Apr 2021 - Nov 2022

  West Hollywood, California, United States



Henkel

• Germany
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• R&D Innovation Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Apr 2021

  Culver City, CA Manage three of the seven salon professional hair care brands under the Henkel umbrella. This entails the following tasks: -Ensure that a product launch is successful and meets deadlines -Understand and explain paper chemistry of formulations -Mediate product vision between contract manufacturer and Brand via weekly meetings and constant communication -Ensure formulations meet internal legal and global regulatory compliance guidelines -Arrange analytical and stylist testing to… Show more Manage three of the seven salon professional hair care brands under the Henkel umbrella. This entails the following tasks: -Ensure that a product launch is successful and meets deadlines -Understand and explain paper chemistry of formulations -Mediate product vision between contract manufacturer and Brand via weekly meetings and constant communication -Ensure formulations meet internal legal and global regulatory compliance guidelines -Arrange analytical and stylist testing to substantiate product claims for all formulations -Source new forms of innovation related to product formation and white spaces in the industry -Find new market trends on ingredients, fragrances and consumer wants/needs -Assist with quality control by ensuring each formula is correctly made and stable

• R&D Innovation Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Apr 2021

  Greater Los Angeles Area



HDR

• United States
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Intern

  • Feb 2015 - Feb 2018

  Claremont, Ca • Complete resistivity, pH, EC, alkalinity, extraction, moisture content, IC, sulfate, MIC, and thermal resistivity to laboratory standards and create data analysis forms from sample data collected • Work independently and with other chemists to ensure laboratory data is sent to clients on schedule • Communicate closely with the lab manager on progress of sample testing and prospective deadlines or special requests • Assisted with special laboratory experiments in water projects… Show more • Complete resistivity, pH, EC, alkalinity, extraction, moisture content, IC, sulfate, MIC, and thermal resistivity to laboratory standards and create data analysis forms from sample data collected • Work independently and with other chemists to ensure laboratory data is sent to clients on schedule • Communicate closely with the lab manager on progress of sample testing and prospective deadlines or special requests • Assisted with special laboratory experiments in water projects, both chromium VI and arsenic analysis • Extensive experience in literature research and laboratory procedure preparation for both large and small projects • Troubleshooting experience in Ion Chromatography and Gas Chromatography • Experience working one on one with clients to both sell the companies services and assist in clarifying data in analysis reports Show less



ADDICTED TO YOGA, LLC

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Yoga Instructor

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Chino, Ca • Solely teach children/adults Ashtanga Yoga techniques, postures, history, and language • Manage class time successfully to complete practice in sixty minutes • Communicate clearly and effectively to all students • Maintain students’ attention and interest, as well as monitor students’ progress and adapt programs as needed