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• Developed and implemented regulatory strategies to ensure product compliance with U.S. state and federal regulations across the full product lifecycle, from design to post-market support.• Established a third-party regulatory department, developed an internal compliance database, and authored a manual detailing regulations for conducting business with the company.• Built a third-party dropship program from the ground up, focusing on regulatory and compliance aspects, and continuously… Show more • Developed and implemented regulatory strategies to ensure product compliance with U.S. state and federal regulations across the full product lifecycle, from design to post-market support.• Established a third-party regulatory department, developed an internal compliance database, and authored a manual detailing regulations for conducting business with the company.• Built a third-party dropship program from the ground up, focusing on regulatory and compliance aspects, and continuously enhanced the system over 8 years by introducing process improvements.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to embed regulatory requirements into product development, enhancing compliance while maintaining quality and safety standards.• Reviewed and updated outdated SOPs, specifically focusing on mattress testing and label programs, to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.• Built partnerships with industry associations and standards bodies to influence regulatory frameworks that prioritize innovation, safety, and product quality.• Actively participated in ASTM International committees, contributing to the development of new safety standards and aligning industry practices with legal requirements.• Engaged with key regulatory bodies, including the CPSC and EPA, to stay ahead of evolving regulations and drive strategic decisions for the organization.• Spearheaded a succession planning initiative within the regulatory department, fostering professional growth and ensuring long-term leadership in compliance and industry standards. Show less

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Led the end-to-end redesign of the company’s e-commerce website, ensuring alignment with business objectives, project timelines, and resource optimization.• Facilitated stakeholder communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring continuous feedback and successful execution.• Managed the project budget, optimizing resource utilization and adhering to financial constraints to meet objectives within set timelines.• Directed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to… Show more • Led the end-to-end redesign of the company’s e-commerce website, ensuring alignment with business objectives, project timelines, and resource optimization.• Facilitated stakeholder communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring continuous feedback and successful execution.• Managed the project budget, optimizing resource utilization and adhering to financial constraints to meet objectives within set timelines.• Directed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure a defect-free, user-centric website experience, enhancing customer satisfaction and engagement. Show less

• Reviewed and tested vendor product submissions to ensure compliance with quality standards, building strong vendor relationships to improve collaboration and communication.• Led a jewelry QA team of 5, coordinating quality assurance processes and ensuring timely product evaluations and approvals.• Maintained strict adherence to FTC guidelines, ensuring that product representations were compliant and upheld HSN’s reputation for quality and integrity.• Overhauled the jewelry… Show more • Reviewed and tested vendor product submissions to ensure compliance with quality standards, building strong vendor relationships to improve collaboration and communication.• Led a jewelry QA team of 5, coordinating quality assurance processes and ensuring timely product evaluations and approvals.• Maintained strict adherence to FTC guidelines, ensuring that product representations were compliant and upheld HSN’s reputation for quality and integrity.• Overhauled the jewelry packaging program, collaborating with packaging vendors to design more secure packaging, significantly reducing defective and damaged product deliveries.• Standardized the yellow gold plating process across multiple factories to ensure color consistency, meet FTC thickness regulations, and implement a systematic process for application and testing Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Management, 3.87 Gpa

Graduate Gemologist, Gemology

Education record

Education record

Education record

off campus courses Pearl Grading Advanced Gemology