Experienced Senior Chemist with several years of experience and a proven ability to lead others and develop innovative personal care products within high-stress environments. Experienced in supervising laboratory team members, developing standard operating procedures, and implementing safety related strategies within the organization. Highly adept in managing new product launches in addition to maintaining positive rapport with co-workers, vendors, clients, and members of management.

Proficient in: OLSA, Becomix, Tri-Lab, and Microsoft Office Suite

  Directly manage technical operations within a fast-paced environment with a concentration on developing innovative haircare products under the Redken, Pureology, and Mizani brands

  Play a lead role in the new product implementation, oversee project management tasks related to product launches, and successfully reduce raw ingredient costs

  Design and implement innovative standard operating procedures, resolve complex technical issues, and complete detailed physical/chemical stability testing of products

  Successfully obtained a patent for compositions containing anti-dandruff properties in addition to having a patent pending for Novel Cleansing Composition

  Instrumental in the launch of over 100 new products, achieving 100% on-time releases for annual launches, and supervising cross-functional teams within a laboratory setting

  Supervise a haircare safety team which requires performing monthly lab inspections, ensuring a safe working environment, and overseeing an internal safety program

  Supported technical operations within the organization which included manufacturing initial scale-up batches of new formulas and develop standard operating procedures for lab equipment

  Identified potential technical improvements and implemented strategies focused on improving efficiency and quality, evaluated product batches against quality standards, and maintained a significant knowledge of complex laboratory instruments