Achievements:- Moving a major high street Brand’s packaging over from 0% green material to 85% post-consumer recycled materials within 6 months, as well as adapting 50% of the packaging to be recyclable- Implemented an Ethical supply chain, with the aid of SEDEX, on one high street and one premium skincare brand, to ensure that they were more responsible and conscious of choice of manufacturing partnershipsDay to day:- Heavy project management and deliverables; as a… Show more Achievements:- Moving a major high street Brand’s packaging over from 0% green material to 85% post-consumer recycled materials within 6 months, as well as adapting 50% of the packaging to be recyclable- Implemented an Ethical supply chain, with the aid of SEDEX, on one high street and one premium skincare brand, to ensure that they were more responsible and conscious of choice of manufacturing partnershipsDay to day:- Heavy project management and deliverables; as a consultant it is key to repeat business and reputation- Advising and implementing sustainable approaches to greener cosmetics within clients' budgets and timeframes (packaging and formulations i.e. cold process)- Creating and maintaining chain of custody for the evidence of greener packaging- Governance and regulatory support for the Cosmetics Industry- Pitching to new clients for ongoing business via power point presentations, networking and introductions Show less

+ Overseeing all technical aspects of Health and Beauty products being delivered to market including PIF collection from suppliers, ensuring all artwork is EU and USA compliant, keeping stability and compatibility on track with third party suppliers+ On going support for all NPD managers with regards to claims on FOP/BOP, formulation sheets, INCIs, feasibility and capabilities of supply base, as well as communicating all technical aspects/concerns to the supply base R&D teams+ On… Show more + Overseeing all technical aspects of Health and Beauty products being delivered to market including PIF collection from suppliers, ensuring all artwork is EU and USA compliant, keeping stability and compatibility on track with third party suppliers+ On going support for all NPD managers with regards to claims on FOP/BOP, formulation sheets, INCIs, feasibility and capabilities of supply base, as well as communicating all technical aspects/concerns to the supply base R&D teams+ On boarding new and potential third party factories, as well as maintaining existing supply base accreditation in terms of GMP and ISO 9001 Show less

Achievements:+ Responsible for the successful completion of a client’s Leaping Bunny (against animal testing) audit for raw materials across the EU and Far East Supply Chains; failure to pass would have resulted in immediate halt of current production+ Implementation of a new, efficient project management system for launching Disney licenced products considering all gateways and stakeholder approvalDay to day:+ Management of four technologists spanning UK, Turkey and Hong Kong… Show more Achievements:+ Responsible for the successful completion of a client’s Leaping Bunny (against animal testing) audit for raw materials across the EU and Far East Supply Chains; failure to pass would have resulted in immediate halt of current production+ Implementation of a new, efficient project management system for launching Disney licenced products considering all gateways and stakeholder approvalDay to day:+ Management of four technologists spanning UK, Turkey and Hong Kong offices+ Responsible for all Cosmetic Governance for major Brands and being the liaison between clients and manufacturing sites across the world Show less

+ 32 products launched to market over 18 months (6 monthly intervals)+ Writing briefs with Managing Director for NPD, scoping new ingredients and textures, Mintel research and presentations (two monthly)+ Liaising with Marketing and PR, Design, Stock Control, Factory Supervisor to keep NPD projects to deadlines, including key milestones; delivering all products within budget and within set timings+ Overseeing formulatory work of existing and NPD products within budget and… Show more + 32 products launched to market over 18 months (6 monthly intervals)+ Writing briefs with Managing Director for NPD, scoping new ingredients and textures, Mintel research and presentations (two monthly)+ Liaising with Marketing and PR, Design, Stock Control, Factory Supervisor to keep NPD projects to deadlines, including key milestones; delivering all products within budget and within set timings+ Overseeing formulatory work of existing and NPD products within budget and compromising with packaging, raw material prices (MOQs) and overheads/labour to achieve a RRP with a range of varying profit margins, and new product launch scheduling, pilot scale up and writing methodology+ Liaising with raw material suppliers in the Far East with regards to lead time, COGs, CFI accreditation and regulations.+ Manager of two team members and laboratory; placement year student/part time formulation chemist and full time Formulation Chemist, organising schedule of work, consumables, calibration, raw material supplier meetings+ Protocols for Skin Analysis (cutometer, corneometer, mexameter, ph and sebumeter) to produce in-house results for product collections in order to give an insight into and prepare for outside clinical testing+ Ensuring the submission and completion of challenge tests, PIF, CPNP uploads, stability, clinical/claims testing, INCI writing+ Managing external contract manufacturers; working with factories on R&D to create Tropic standard products, on time and to set budget+ Preparing factory/business for ISO 9001 audit and GMP certification plus writing SOPs and work instructions for all departments+ Working within strict natural/naturally derived restrictions, plus certification bodies (EWG, Think Dirty, BUAV and Vegan), on raw materials and processing+ Supporting customer service with enquiries relating to ingredient information and marketing claims for sales pitches, raising QC investigations in house with regards to customer complaints Show less

+ Brainstorming and creating formulations to EU Regulations for each Launch period (twice annually)+ Challenge tests, PIF, CPNP uploads, stability, clinical/claims testing, INCI writing+ QC of finished bulk and in-coming raw materials+ Developing and implementing a new R&D laboratory+ Creating protocols, benchmark standards, line standards, implemented in house and external testing for bulks and raw materials

Blue Sky Coordinator+ Research, and present potential new trends and product ideas for internal production and for new/existing customers. Present timelines and outset plans for new products, regularly updating sales team, heads of departments and customers (new/existing) with progress;Development Chemist+ Developing new formulations of products within a variety of categories including skincare, personal care, toiletries, perfumes, haircare and general use products, ranging from… Show more Blue Sky Coordinator+ Research, and present potential new trends and product ideas for internal production and for new/existing customers. Present timelines and outset plans for new products, regularly updating sales team, heads of departments and customers (new/existing) with progress;Development Chemist+ Developing new formulations of products within a variety of categories including skincare, personal care, toiletries, perfumes, haircare and general use products, ranging from basic/budget up to and including premium lines;+ Formulate within budget constraints and cost per unit guidelines, taking into account MOQ price of raw materials (RM), excess RM costs and production impact, both financially and practically+ Formulate to strict customer dictations and requirements, including timeframes/timelines, ideas and concepts, ensuring all products are fit for purpose. Advising on and setting up clinical testing for those products which require claims substantiation.+ Support and advise laboratory technicians in order to ensure they achieve targets, particularly focussing on best practice and personal/commercial confidence whilst adhering to SOPs, GMP and GLP;+ Ensure all stability, compatibility, challenge and other packaging tests are carried out effectively and efficiently according to current regulatory guidelines;+ Provide immediate advice and assistance to all departments concerned with NPD projects, on-going manufacture and the wider community as well as offering constant assistance for trouble-shooting technical problems within development, manufacturing, processing, production and customer issues. Show less

+ Senior level of academic scientist with responsibilities of researching novel science, liaising with industrial partners, attending senior level meetings to present data and supporting PhD students in their education

+ Project manager for formulating a new variant, as part of the Axe brand to be released to mass market in 2009. This involved choosing a fragrance to fit the brief given, making samples and assessing storage of the product. Responsible for updating team members of the variants progress, any issues with the formulation and for ensuring that the formulation part of the project was kept within schedule to be ready for market release.+ Trained to assess samples to establish shelf lives and to… Show more + Project manager for formulating a new variant, as part of the Axe brand to be released to mass market in 2009. This involved choosing a fragrance to fit the brief given, making samples and assessing storage of the product. Responsible for updating team members of the variants progress, any issues with the formulation and for ensuring that the formulation part of the project was kept within schedule to be ready for market release.+ Trained to assess samples to establish shelf lives and to identify individual fragrance notes within formulated perfume oils. I worked part of a busy laboratory formulating deodorant bases, set and maintained a high standard of housekeeping. Show less

+ I was trained on Fragrance, Electrical and Make-up counters to advise customers on best purchases for themselves or others.+ I developed excellent customer services skills by dealing with customers both on the phone, placing orders or repairs, and face-to-face.