Senior Chemist / January, 2020 — Present

Responsible for formulation and formulation management for busy contract manufacturer Responsible for production batch initiation and approval Responsible for approval and acquisition of new raw materials Formulated several new products - all products have been customer approved Acquired high level of prociency with new LIMSproduction management system (MAR-KOV)

Senior Chemist / September, 2015 — October, 2016

Responsible for formulation and formulation management for busy contract manufacturer Responsible for production batch initiation approval and quality control Responsible for approval and acquisition of new raw materials

Senior Chemist / September, 2019 — January, 2020

Formulated SPF products Formulated hair care Formulated Men's grooming products Assisted in redening process development functions Assisted in revamping stability testing protocols

Senior Chemist / March, 2019 — September, 2019

Brought various emulsion technologies to the team Gained valuable experience in color cosmetics formulation and production Became procient with in-house LIMS systems Formulated sunless tanning products Formulated SPF products Participated in design group for facility expansion

Chemist / February, 2018 — February, 2019

Formulated various prototypes from customers (over 60 products formulated) Was responsible for management and workow of RD Lab Arranged meetings with both customers and vendors Revamped stability program SOP Daily assistance to production Provided daily assistance to QC Revamping and standardization of GMP and ISO protocols Deionized water system validation Raw material vendor approval Responsible for formulation and prototype submissions for numerous contract customers Responsible for overseeing initial production batches Responsible for procurement of new raw materials for newly formulated products Formulations were primarily hair care

Senior Chemist / November, 2016 — October, 2017

Senior Chemist / October, 2014 — September, 2015

Responsible for development of protocol for cosmeticmedical device interface including human stem cell project Responsible for constructing equipping and maintaining state of the art cosmetics formulation and stability laboratories Responsible for formulation and formulation management Responsible for weeklydaily (as needed) assignment and supervision of production batches Products from cosmetic to functional to OTC Responsible for technology transfer Gained moderate prociency in LIMSProductionInventory program known as PIC

Formulator and Laboratory Manager / September, 2013 — October, 2014

Managed laboratory: all everyday workings of the lab Formulated products involving waxes and plastics: personal carecandles medical devicesaerospace Prioritized and conrmed all lab work for 2 techs Authored ocial documents - Formulations C of A's MSDS Product Data Sheets SOP's Developed specications and managed new raw materials acquisitions Met with new and existing customers and vendors on a regular basis Gained prociency in LIMSProduction system known as Chempax

RD Chemist / September, 2012 — September, 2013

Formulated 20 new products with 15 accepted by customers Acquired moderate prociency with LIMSProduction Management system known as AMICS Extremely valuable experience with natural protocols Extensive formulations of truly natural products Areas of experience include natural baby products sun care and color Development of stability protocols for natural personal care and OTC 10 products to market

Chemist / September, 2010 — September, 2012

Gained knowledge of suppliers of natural materials Became procient in LIMSProduction System known as Product Vision Designed and managed construction of state-of-the-art RD laboratory Assisted with design and building of new production and ll line area Reverse engineered and reformulated legacy products Formulated approximately 30 new products Set up QC area and outlined QC responsibilities Directly supervised 4 employees Worked closely with FDA and consultants in developing SOP's Worked closely with FDA and consultants in acquiring appropriate manufacturing licenses Developed work ow process and batch record system with cross- departmental applications Conducted meetings and training associated with bringing manufacturing process in-house Coordinated materials acquisition and deliveries with external suppliers and internal accounting department

Chemist / June, 2009 — July, 2010

Worked on a consulting basis in the prototype development of more nature-based personal care products with an emphasis on OTC chemical and mineral sunscreens and sun blocks Other prototypes developed were in the categories of OTC acne treatments hand and body lotions and moisturizers Gained signicant experience in natural formulation protocols: FDA and FDA Organic WFP (Whole Food Premium) NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) and NPA (Natural Products Association) Worked extensively with compounding and production departments in the process development of new and existing products developing procedures that were cost eective while considerate of specications and protocols Worked extensively with QA in the development of specications for the products in my areas of responsibility and expertise

Senior Formulating Technician / September, 2000 — February, 2009

Worked within Neutrogena's RD organization performing functions in all laboratories Over a 1-month period developed and implemented new procedures that immediately reduced microbiological contamination of pilot study products by 80% Engineered changes to equipment that instantly reduced water loss of pilot study products by 20% Monitored all pilot study products destined for market to determine shelf life Evaluated and compiled information into reports based upon designated observable parameters Analyzed active ingredient and preservative content on laboratory prototypes and pilot study products that were assessed as being potentially marketable Through the use of Cytoouresence and Aerobic Plate Count Testing determined the potential and actual microbiological contamination of products being tested for market potential while virtually eliminating a three-month backlog Development of laboratory prototypes Performed all support functions that facilitated bringing all projectsproducts from concept to market readiness and product launch including close and careful collaboration with internal partners such as QA marketing packaging and external partners including contract manufacturing facilities Responsible for the formulation development and redevelopment of products from inception through hands-on lab bench formulation to process development and production scale-up. This represents almost 110 marketed products Personally supervised entire quality sta Resolved bulk transport shipping issues

Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor / January, 1998 — January, 1999

Performed high priority research and development functions Reformulated and developed new specications for products slated for ShellTexaco rebranding Reformulated marine (nuclear powered submarines and surface vessels) engine lubricants for Defense Logistics Agency Systematized laboratory procedures in successful eort to secure ISO 9000 Certication for Wilmington CA facility Calibrated and maintained complex laboratory equipment Collaborated closely with Shell Oil's International Research Development Laboratories

Quality Control Analyst / January, 1978 — January, 1997

Performed routine analysis of process control samples and nished product samples Submitted reports to supervision recommending testing procedures Assisted in implementation of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) Aided in ISO 9000 Standardization Calibrated and maintained HP Gas Chromatograph (10 years experience) Attained First Responder Certication