4701 Clair Del Avenue #706 * Long Beach, CA 90807

* (562) 999-6650
Delivering value as a key driver of profitability through...
R&D LEADERSHIP * INNOVATIVE PRODUCT FORMULATION
Highly organized and detail-oriented quality control professional with 18 years
of progressive and deep experience in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industrie
s. Efficient multi-tasking and exceptional adaptation to any complex production
environment guarantees the proliferation of breakthrough results throughout prod
uct development, testing, and manufacturing. Creative and decisive personnel lea
dership at all levels enhances performance across multiple departments while ens
uring fulfillment of immediate goals and long-term corporate and client objectiv
es. A dedicated work ethic combines with unrivalled service level support to max
imize opportunities through tenacity and focus on advancements in technology, la
boratory procedures, training, and industry compliance.
CORE PROFICIENCIES
Project Management
Consulting
Quality Control & Assurance
Vendor Relations
Regulatory Compliance
Procurement & Purchasing
Process Improvement
Operational Efficiency
Workforce Planning
Scheduling
Training & Development
Start Ups & Turnarounds
Budgeting
Cost Accounting
Cost Reduction
CAREER CHRONOLOGY
Dermaesthetics - Huntington Beach, CA 2005 - Present
Manufacturing, sales, and marketing of cosmetic hair and skin care products for
overseas and domestic markets.
CONSULTING CHEMIST & FORMULATOR
Spearheads formulation of in-house manufactured hair and skin care products, as
well as directs technical support and consultancy on chemical claims and regulat
ory issues (including initiating company preparations for FDA compliance). Regul
ates manufacturing formulas, cost of goods approximations, and processing of dai
ly operations by establishing Excel program functionality. Administers system do
cumentation and records of technical and manufacturing activities, product and r
aw material specifications, batch-to-batch uniformity, and comprehensive test re
sults.
* Secured savings and increased profitability by maintaining company capacities
for in-house control of supply, quality, and production.
* Improved existing products by aggregating relevant product quality informatio
n, which enabled enhanced penetration within major U.S. markets.
Cobe Chem Laboratories - Pico Rivera, CA 2008 - 2009
Leader in contract packaging, private labeling and manufacturing for pharmaceuti
cal/cosmetic product industries.
R&D DIRECTOR
Supervised all R&D activities and technical assistance for chemists, and coordin
ated overall project assignments and scheduling.
* Pioneered an in-house cyber library of organized technical information, which
augmented the ability to recommend advanced technologies and new raw materials
to fulfill client needs.
* Directed the progress of key ongoing stability study of finished products, an
d collaborated on process validation of 'in process' products.
Gordon Laboratories Inc. - Carson, CA 2003 - 2004
Providing formulation, preparation, and manufacturing of cosmetics, hair care an
d other personal care products.
DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
Contributed to formulations for diverse sunscreen, skin and hair care products,
as well as developed product specifications, ingredient lists and pricing, and m
aterial safety data sheets (MSDS). Launched manufacturing procedures. Oversaw pi
lot batches of new and modified formulas, and ensured labeling compliance.
* Contributed to troubleshooting and issue resolution for key products to compl
y with established requirements, allowing production batches to move forward and
go to market.
* Supported QA and QC with ongoing technical expertise, effectively maintaining
daily department goals and activities.
Joico Laboratories Inc. - City of Industry, CA 1996 - 2002
Developer of specialized salon-quality coloring and hair products for profession
al & licensed hair care technicians.
SENIOR R&D CHEMIST
Handled the complete development process of chemical reactive products (includin
g NT perm and EFX relaxer) and formulated additional styling products, hair sham
poos, and conditioners. Directed design meetings, trained compounders, and solve
d production troubleshooting issues. Implemented the stability testing of new pr
oducts and follow-up performance tests, as well as evaluated test results from i
n-house salon and field staff for formulas, packaging components, technologies,
and ingredients. Prepared project status reports and field recording of prototyp
e results, necessary improvements, marketing functionality and price parameters,
with extensive documentation of finished products.
* Out-performed competitors by sourcing the best available new technologies, ra
w materials, and ingredients to boost benefits.
* Reduced company expenses by serving in the stead of an external consultant an
d orchestrating the commencement of new product lines using licensed patented te
chnologies.
Randall International Inc. - Carlsbad, CA 1995 - 1996
Premier custom designer and manufacturer of varied cosmetic-grade and over-the-c
ounter personal care products.
R&D DIRECTOR
Controlled the technical department, leading quality control and product develop
ment as well as conducting hands-on formulation of hair and skin care products.
Liaised with the compounding, production, and art departments to drive governmen
t compliance for labeling requirements with marketing claim copy and listings of
ingredients.
 * Guaranteed sustainable laboratory operations by strengthening existing system
s and introducing new procedures.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Leader, Neutrogena Corporation
R&D Chemist, Bocchi Laboratories
Quality Control Manager & Lab Director, Worlds of Curls Products
R&D Liaison, Worlds of Curls Products
Quality Control Manager, Beco Chemical Company
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry * Adamson University - Manila, Philippines
Member * Society of Cosmetic Chemists
Computer Proficiencies: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint