Ashley Close Email & Phone Number

Current Product Technical Specialist at The Vitamin Shoppe and former graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi Honors College, Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Chemistry. During my college career, I conducted research in an inorganic chemistry lab under the direction of Dr. Karl Wallace for my Honors College thesis.

Listed skills include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Outlook, and 1 others.

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  Technical Product Specialist

  The Vitamin Shoppe

  Mar 2023 - Present

  •Evaluates and approve technical documents for raw materials provided by vendors within Bamboo Rose (BR)•Complies with non-GMO, Prop 65, Kosher, Halal, Organic, Bioengineered, and gluten free restrictions when reviewing materials in BR to ensure label compliance•Reviews, approves, and initiates reformulations (when necessary) for finished products both within BR and outside of BR•Forms and maintains excellent relationships with co-manufacturers through weekly meetings, updates, and… Show more •Evaluates and approve technical documents for raw materials provided by vendors within Bamboo Rose (BR)•Complies with non-GMO, Prop 65, Kosher, Halal, Organic, Bioengineered, and gluten free restrictions when reviewing materials in BR to ensure label compliance•Reviews, approves, and initiates reformulations (when necessary) for finished products both within BR and outside of BR•Forms and maintains excellent relationships with co-manufacturers through weekly meetings, updates, and a welcoming environment for questions•Guides co-mans through ingredient and formulation creation/editing in BR, and answers any of their questions regarding the system•Ensures timely approvals for ingredients, formulations, and any updates in BR•Ensures VSB products are in compliance with DSHEA, 21 CFR, FSMA, and Prop 65 Show less

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  The University Of Southern Mississippi

  Chemistry