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Los Angeles, CA, US

Woodland Hills, CA, US

• Increased profitability by optimizing sales and fulfilling lower overhead costs.
• Streamlined company processes and procedures while enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Work together with key participants to compile budget
• Spearheading strategies to steer the company's future in a positive direction
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
• Oversee daily operations of the company and lead the Project Management team

Woodland Hills, CA, US

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/ vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Developing project scopes/ briefs and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress and ensure on-time delivery
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and COGS

Bethlehem, PA, US

Responsibilities include:- Creating innovative new product pipeline launches for this dynamic brand under the direction of the Executive Director of Product Development - Researching market trends, competitive products, new ingredients, and new technologies within the beauty industry - Create & manage PD timelines and deadlines, from creation to ship..

• Oversaw internal and external communications regarding products in development including product timelines, costs, MOQ, formula attributes and ingredient listings
• Evaluated batch samples for existing products and new lab samples for new development formulas with Brand Founder
• Managed multiple development projects for all color categories (Face, Cheek, Eye, Lip, Brow, Body) for new development formulas, shade extensions, or reformulations
• Oversaw product development meetings both internal and with external third parties, such as fill manufacturer
• Partnered with Brand Founder & Head of Marketing on all product information sheets, product names, and shade names for new formulas or shade extensions
• Conducted product inspections to meet organizational and industry standards and requirements.

New York, NY, US

• Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
• Assist the Director of PD and Project Management dept in areas of formula development, color selection/ matching, fragrance selection, ingredient callouts and more dependent on project specs
• Oversaw color selection, marketing ingredients and packaging design for new product concepts
• Communicate with vendors/ suppliers during product development process and follow up
• Test and evaluate product samples and provide feedback to managers and suppliers, follow up with formula testing / regulatory for stability, compatibility, PET, RIPT, etc.
• Tracking project timelines, vendor meetings, maintain vendor files and timelines, solicit and logging vendor quotes and capture product profiles, tracking costing dashboard, cost profile development

Chatsworth, CA, US

• Handled incoming orders and followed them through the production process
• Assisted with new development projects for customers
• Managed daily/weekly finished goods shipments to insure all orders shipped accurately and on time
• Create kits for events/press or as needed by sales and marketing dept. for customers
• Attend company meetings as required

Neuilly Sur Seine, Ile De France, FR

Knowledge of all brands throughout the store. Expert in the basis of the color world. Received expert training from all brands personally. Provides outstanding customer service. Coordinates daily cash reconciliation at a high-volume retail location.Assists with visual presentation; set/maintains floor displays.

Glendale, California, US

Competitive Analysis sheetsPress kits packagesMerchandising and assortmentsBrainstormed new product ideasWorked on the Blog and Social pages

Los Angeles, California, US

Coordinated in store trainings. Event planningMarket analysis research sheetsComprised training materials for Sephora.Part of online videos for brand's YouTube channel.

Managed brand's social media site, i.e. Twitter and Facebook. Updated press releases on Facebook

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Beauty Marketing & Product Development

Certified Inclusive Health Practitioner