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Led regulatory strategy to bring safe and compliant products to the market. As a Regulatory Project Manager I had the opportunity to work on projects across the Clorox antimicrobials portfolio from retail laundry and toilet products to hospital disinfectants in the CloroxPro division. I effectively collaborated cross functionally, internally and externally, with marketing, sales, product developers, regulators, and consultants; often managing a large number of projects at a time. My technical… Show more Led regulatory strategy to bring safe and compliant products to the market. As a Regulatory Project Manager I had the opportunity to work on projects across the Clorox antimicrobials portfolio from retail laundry and toilet products to hospital disinfectants in the CloroxPro division. I effectively collaborated cross functionally, internally and externally, with marketing, sales, product developers, regulators, and consultants; often managing a large number of projects at a time. My technical background and passion for problem solving allowed me to be an effective partner to stakeholders and a dependable team player. In addition, I was a member of the Clorox R&D College Diversity Recruiting team, whose goal is to create a more diverse talent pipeline in the organization. Show less

Member of the Global Stewardship team acting as Adverse Events program chair, regulatory manager, toxicologist, and fragrance lead supporting all Clorox brands (Burt's Bees, Fresh Step, Kingsford, Brita, etc.). Manage projects and collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders, and regulators. Interface with South Coast Air Quality Management District, California Air Resources Board, FDA, and EPA.

Conduct human health risk assessments to support the registration of pesticide products in Canada and the US through collaboration with product managers and other technical experts. Participate in the Agricultural Handlers Exposure Task Force in order to achieve excellence in risk assessment through the use of appropriate data. Manage the pesticide incident reporting process for all BASF pesticide products, which includes processing incoming reports through, database analysis, meeting with… Show more Conduct human health risk assessments to support the registration of pesticide products in Canada and the US through collaboration with product managers and other technical experts. Participate in the Agricultural Handlers Exposure Task Force in order to achieve excellence in risk assessment through the use of appropriate data. Manage the pesticide incident reporting process for all BASF pesticide products, which includes processing incoming reports through, database analysis, meeting with internal experts and drafting letters reports to EPA and BASF German colleagues. Advance BASF product stewardship efforts in order to minimize product misuse. Facilitate ideation sessions in order to achieve innovative solutions to internal challenges by leveraging the breadth and depth of experience and expertise within BASF. Promote diversity and inclusion by leading on site events with the Latin American Employee Group. Show less

Worked as part of a cross functional team to achieve product registrations throughout the country, specifically California. Performed transfer registrations of 60+ products from Whitmire Micro - Gen acquisition to BASF in the state of California, which was eased by having forged a strong relationship with regulators. Maintained budget records of all state registrations and renewals for reporting. Communicated with regulators and stakeholders on a regular basis.

As a graduate student at the Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment I challenged myself by taking courses and completing projects that would expand my base knowledge of environmental systems as well as allow me to gain practical skills to implement in the workplace. Some of the projects I executed by area are as follows:Master's Project - A Rapid Assessment Protocol for the Identification of Invasive Species in the Albemarle-Pamlico National… Show more As a graduate student at the Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment I challenged myself by taking courses and completing projects that would expand my base knowledge of environmental systems as well as allow me to gain practical skills to implement in the workplace. Some of the projects I executed by area are as follows:Master's Project - A Rapid Assessment Protocol for the Identification of Invasive Species in the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuaryhttp://hdl.handle.net/10161/6894Applied Data Analysis for Environmental Sciences - An Analysis of Mercury Fish Tissue Concentration Across Five North Carolina WatershedsHealth and Ecological Risk Assessment - Ecological Risk Assessment of Cadmium in the Long River, ChinaEnvironmental Health - An Ecosystem on Prozac: Effects of Fluoxetine on Three Aquatic Trophic LevelsTropical Ecology - Trophic DowngradingSuccessionGapsCalifornia Watersheds Management -Agricultural Best Management Practices and Other Techniques for the Prevention of Surface Water Impairment. Wetlands Ecology and Management -Research Proposal: A Risk Assessment Tool for the Potential of Invasive Aquatic Weeds to Propagate Avian Vacuolar Myelinopathy in the Southeastern United StatesEnvironmental Politics -Policy Process: Pesticide Regulation in California Show less

Project set-up, execution, and data analysis for avian, rodent, and fish studies under GLP in a high-paced environment. Conducted multi-generational study for the development of biomarkers of endocrine disruption for avian populations using the model organism, Coturnix japonica at several life stages. Methods for study entailed, animal handling, blood sampling by cardiac puncture, dissections, egg incubation, egg content, and shell thickness analysis.

Analyzed datasets, prepared figures, and contributed data analysis to client reports. Prepared maps for reports using ArcGIS software. Performed field work for studies involving pesticide drift and POTW pesticide removal efficiency. Designed, developed, and maintained Access database for multi million dollar state-funded project.

Monitoring pesticides in surface water in urban areas during baseflow and storm events in California, including sampling preparation and sample analysis. Preparation of pesticide aquatic benchmarks for USEPA. Reseach and write environmental fate and mitigation reports.

Project goal is to detect potential causes of endocrine disruption in silversides in the Sacramento - San Joaquin Delta. Responsibilities include collection of small fish via beach seine from Suisun Marsh, placement/collection of out-planted cages for field exposures, data collection & recording, and assistance with boat operation.

Project goal is to develop a kinetic model for the microbial breakdown of the rice herbicide Clomazone. Perform soil solid-phase extractions and HPLC analysis of soils samples in aerobic and anaerobic environments.Acknowledged in: Tomco P, Holstege DM, Zou W, Tjeerdema RS. 2010. Microbial Degradation of Clomazone under Simulated California Rice Field Conditions. J Agric Food Chem 58: 3674-3680

Assessed toxicity of oil dispersants on pre-smolts of Chinook salmon by use of metabolomics. Assisted in Chinook salmon tissue extractions for analytical testing. Performed literature research for improved analytical methods in preparation for final proposal.Acknowledged in: Van Scoy AR, LinCY, Anderson BS, Philips BM, Martin MJ, McCall J, Todd CR, Crane D, Sowby ML, Viant MR, Tjeerdema RS (2010) Metabolic responses produced by crude versus dispersed oil in Chinook salmon… Show more Assessed toxicity of oil dispersants on pre-smolts of Chinook salmon by use of metabolomics. Assisted in Chinook salmon tissue extractions for analytical testing. Performed literature research for improved analytical methods in preparation for final proposal.Acknowledged in: Van Scoy AR, LinCY, Anderson BS, Philips BM, Martin MJ, McCall J, Todd CR, Crane D, Sowby ML, Viant MR, Tjeerdema RS (2010) Metabolic responses produced by crude versus dispersed oil in Chinook salmon pre-smolts via NMR-based metabolomics. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 73: 710-717 Show less

Researched developmental effects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons to the tunicate Botrylloides violaceus.Presented research at Bodega Marine Laboratory Undergraduate Research Symposium.