Responsible to develop, implement and execute the Global Strategic Marketing Plans for the Nutricosmetics and Vision Health Benefit Solutions for Dietary Supplements.Based on the market growth opportunities, crafted the 5-year product innovation pipeline and the global and region-specific Go-To-Market strategies.Developed and activated internal and customer facing marketing assets.

Responsible to develop, implement and execute the Global Strategic Marketing Plan for Carotenoids for Dietary Supplements in alignment with the Global Commercial Director and the Product Category Manager, and in close collaboration with our exclusive market partners.Based on the market growth opportunities, crafted the 5-year product innovation pipeline and the global and region-specific Go-To-Market strategies.Developed and activated internal and customer facing marketing assets.

Responsible to develop, implement and execute the Global Strategic Marketing Plan for Eye Health and Vision Health Benefit for Dietary Supplements.Support the Global Director for Brain Health Benefit Solutions in Dietary Supplements during the implementation and execution of the Global Strategic Marketing Plan.Developed and activated internal and customer facing marketing assets for the activation of the Marketing Strategy for Eye Health and Vision Health Benefit for Dietary Supplements.

Working continuously on developing solutions to short and long term challenges in the BU; such as a strategy to increase annual contribution margins and a workflow to expand our customer base and identification of leads. I take part in setting the annual budget and defined the 5-year growth plan in agreement with the global strategy and expected regional CAGR of our targeted market segments. I developed and implemented an innovative, competitive, and economically sustainable product range that is continuously monitored for its performance and supervise improvements as needs alongside other departments.

R&D Scientist at a leading global producer of plant-based B2B ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Worked in developing solutions for customer-based projects while effectively managing such projects, timelines, resources, exchange of information, and expectations in a very dynamic and fast paced environment. Served as a scientific and technical liaison between the R&D department, internal teams and decision-makers, providing support for complex technical challenges.

A strongly motivated and driven PhD student focused on the development of novel biomarker-based protein-peptide conjugates as novel immunotherapeutic strategies for the treatment of a diverse variety of tumor types.Research Objectives▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬✔ Designed, synthesized, characterized, and evaluated the biological activity of a series of B7H6:NKp30 derived protein-peptide antibody mimic for their potential use in tumor immunotherapy applications. Research conducted under the supervision of Professor David Sabatino and Robert Korngold, Ph.D., Chairman of the Department of Research at Hackensack University Medical Center. ✔ Trained and mentored incoming members of the research team in all relevant scientific background and practical skills to ensure continuity of research projects. Research Project▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬✔ Development of Cancer-Targeting Immunostimulatory Peptides for Potential Tumor Immunotherapy Applications. (https://doi.org/10.1002/bip.22879). In collaboration with Dr. David Sabatino.

Provided laboratory instruction and tutoring to undergraduate chemistry and nursing students in the subjects of biochemistry and general chemistry.✔ Prepared and facilitated pre-lab tutorials; introduced students to each experiment; actively provided advice and assistance to students as they conducted work in the lab; and evaluated student performance by observing them carrying out experiments.✔ Graded laboratory reports; enforced all safety regulations; attended course lectures; proctored midterm and final exams and kept records of student grades.✔ Presented work-in-progress Ph.D. in 2016 and awarded Best in Basic Medical Sciences by the School of Health and Medical Sciences, Seton Hall University. ✔ Presented the completed PhD in 2017, awarded Honorable Mention in Basic Medical Sciences by Hackensack Meridian Health Hospital and Seton Hall University.

A dedicated and determined MS student focused on the biological activity and drug delivery potential of peptides for novel cancer treatment approaches. Research Objectives▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬✔ Designed, synthesized, characterized, and evaluated the biological activity and drug delivery mechanisms of polycationic cancer-targeting peptides, and studied their application on inducing apoptotic events in hepatoblastoma cells. Research conducted under the supervision of Professor David Sabatino.Research Project▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬✔ Development of Cancer Targeting Peptides for Potential Drug Delivery Applications. (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/psc.2665).

Provided laboratory instruction and tutoring of undergraduate chemistry students in the subjects of biochemistry and general chemistry.

Performed and coordinated all aspects of the clinical monitoring and site management process for a diabetes study for Takeda Pharmaceuticals in accordance with ICH, GCP, FDA guidelines, local regulations, and PPD SOPs.✔ Participated in site selection and investigator recruitment, conducted site initiation and close out visits, monitored site documentation and protocol requirements, and managed trial documentation. ✔ Proofread source documents and revised translation accuracy in content, word choice, meaning, and suitability per audience group including scientists, marketers, and clinical trial participants.✔ Oversaw site evaluations, investigator meetings, study initiation, monitoring, closeout visits and review of case report forms, and adverse event recording and reporting.✔ Monitored investigator performance and ensured protocol compliance and patient safety. ✔ Assisted in writing and compilation of the clinical report for submission. ✔ Interfaced with IT to design and validate the study databases.

Responsible for providing instructional leadership including developing and implementing lesson plans, activities, special projects and instruction to facilitate learning on an individual basis. Taught Physics and Chemistry to middle school students. ✔ Created a stimulating learning environment by developing engaging lesson plans. ✔ Provided one-on-one instruction when needed and counseled in academic development and peer relations.✔ Developed lesson plans that implemented individual learner portfolios to enhance intellectual development, encourage creativity/communication and foster higher learning. Differentiated curriculum based on the needs of various learners.✔ Utilized various teaching aids, motivational tools, and classroom management strategies to engage students in active learning.