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- Orchestrated technical project workstreams to ideate and execute innovation and renovation road maps for the North American Portfolio, applying Agile and Waterfall methodologies to deliver $364,000,000 gross turnover annually.- Effectively oversaw a product portfolio, strategically navigating its scope across two distinct brands and spanning three countries. - Provided technical expertise and guidance to the R&D team, aligning with product design, launch, and life cycle knowledge.- Utilized project planning, road mapping skills, and risk management strategies to manage technical risks within budget and timelines.

- Managed and developed department resources, overseeing new concept development and production scale-up processes.- Maintained accurate R&D project records and provided proactive status reports while collaborating with Operations to meet project objectives.- Liaised with suppliers to source new products and ingredients, identifying opportunities for quality and process improvements.- Led and mentored direct reports, providing developmental opportunities while engineering processes in QC, manufacturing, and product development and authoring SOPs.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

- Designed and developed ethnic hair care formulations, driving innovation and meeting market needs.- Led multiple innovation projects to evolve and enhance the brand, leveraging new technologies for product development.- Ensured adherence to GMPs and SOPs while creating creative product ideas and optimizing formulation processes.- Managed and trained a Jr. Chemist and QC Chemist, overseeing product testing for efficacy, consistency, stability, and packaging compatibility.

- Formulated a wide range of hair and skin care products, specializing in natural formulations with certifications such as Whole Foods, NPA, Ecocert, and Cosmos.- Led the scale-up of bench formulas to production, developing manufacturing processes and supporting first production runs to ensure quality and consistency.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, manufacturing) and suppliers to enhance product development, resolve formulation challenges, and stay updated on industry trends.- Conducted performance and stability tests, maintained detailed laboratory notebooks, and ensured compliance with global regulatory requirements for product safety and efficacy.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

- Efficiently prepared and processed a diverse range of laboratory specimens (e.g., serum, stool, semen, urine, tissue) for analysis, ensuring accurate sample handling in compliance with departmental protocols.- Unpacked and categorized specimens received from branches or ports, routing them to designated staging areas based on type and priority for further processing.- Conducted specimen preparation for laboratory testing, including specimen staging, centrifugation, serum separation, and preparation of blood smears, adhering to standard operating procedures for optimal accuracy and efficiency.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

- Conducted in-depth research on contraceptive use in adolescent women, analyzing trends, efficacy, and behavioral patterns to understand usage and decision-making processes better.- Investigated the hormonal effects of contraceptives on adolescent women, assessing the impact on physical and emotional health during critical stages of development.- Compiled and synthesized findings into comprehensive reports and presentations, contributing valuable insights to support informed healthcare recommendations and policy discussions.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

- Designed and executed a research project on developing advanced carbon composites for Air Force aviation vehicles, enhancing material performance and durability.- Conducted comprehensive testing and analysis to assess the structural integrity and suitability of the carbon composites for military aviation applications.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine product specifications, ensuring alignment with industry standards and Air Force requirements.- Developed and implemented a detailed marketing and business plan to promote the new product, highlighting its advantages to critical stakeholders and driving strategic growth.

Master'S In Business And Science, Personal Care Chemistry

Google Project Management Certification

Master'S Degree, Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies (Women'S Health Concentration)

Bachelor'S Degree, Nutrition And Exercise Science

Chemistry and Biology Minor