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Pleasanton Ca

CLOROX, Pleasanton, CaliforniaSenior Regulatory Affairs SpecialistFebruary 2013 to PresentWhile supporting 3 business units (Brita, Litter and Food) contribute to the successful support of consumer product sales via tasks such as product registration, label review, registration processes (e.g.: Non GMO, Kosher, Organic, etc.), creating strategic solutions, and follow through with preparation and submittal to the corresponding regulatory or certification agencies. • Work cross functionally with R&D and Marketing to ensure accuracy of ingredient statements, nutrition facts, claims and overall compliance with FDA, USDA and FTC regulations.• Participate and manage our annual organic manufacturing audit by collecting and reviewing organic system plans, ingredient certificates, filing appropriate documentation and cooperating with inspectors. • Experienced in working with Organic, Kosher and Non-GMO certification for both food and dietary supplements.• Approve ingredient specifications for FDA compliance through SAP’s product data management system.• Collaborate with corporate attorney’s regarding product claims, and compliance issues.• Supported Food Safety Modernization Act compliance by utilizing regulatory background along with people and project management skill

Livermore, Ca

Lost Worlds Adventures, Livermore, CaliforniaPartnerJune 2015 to PresentContributed to the start-up of a multi-million dollar family entertainment business by overseeing construction buildout, negotiating contracts and property lease terms, purchasing equipment, and assisting in the management of overall day to day operations.• Executed sales of over $2.1M in first fiscal year.• Collaborated with investors and property managers to open a total of 3 locations and expansion of original location within 3 years.• Represented company at trade shows and was responsible for purchasing new attractions for expansion.

Project CoordinatorSeptember 2010 to February 2013Manage the packaging and delivery for new product sale samples and consumer market research testing for all brands.• Supervise long and short term contractors in order to meet project deadlines.• Work cross functionally with sales and marketing in order to deliver quality sales samples to the field on time.• Communicate project updates to project managers and team members.• Promote HAACP and GMP for food pilot plant and packaging areas.• Conduct safety audits for food process and packaging areas.

BLACK OAK MORTGAGE, Brentwood, CaliforniaMortgage Broker & Co-founderOctober 2002 to August 2010• Negotiated exclusive broker rights for Beck Properties multimillion 400 home community development.• Co-founded Black Oak Mortgage, an independent small business by obtaining mortgage brokers license and greater than 200 public and private lending institutions.• Individually brokered over $20M in residential loan annually. • Built an aggressive marketing plan for new and referral business by establishing a comprehensive network of CPA’s, and real estate agents.• Hired, managed and trained mortgage originators.

Scientist 1/Pilot Plant SupervisorJanuary 1993 to October 2002Provided technical support to Hidden Valley Salad Dressing and K.C. Masterpiece BBQ Sauce for both R&D and manufacturing facilities, which included:• Managed projects from product development stage to plant production.• Consulted with process engineers, plant operators, flavor experts, packaging and marketing specialists in order to resolve problems in product development. • Inspected food processing areas in order to ensure compliance with government regulations and standards for sanitation, safety, quality, and waste management standards.

Bachelor Of Science, Kinesiology

Associate Of Arts, Finance And Accounting