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Andria Jones

Fairburn,US

Summary

Innovative, passionate, and result-driven R&D professional with 5+ years of experience in Chemical Industry with functional expertise in R&D, Supply chain/Sourcing, QC/QA, and Business development. Proven track record of process development, scale-up, formulation development, and pilot plant or production trials. Driving business results through capitalizing on all aspects of opportunity development - new business development, IP development, and commercialization of new technology. Instrumental in leading teams, hiring talent, and collaborating across functions (sales, marketing, manufacturing) to execute projects successfully.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Development Chemist

Charette Cosmetics
06.2023 - 08.2024

Business Development/Cost optimization

  • Optimized warehouse space utilization, resulting in improved storage capacity and reduced costs.
  • Reduced operational costs with thorough analysis of existing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Conducted extensive market research to identify potential leads and develop targeted marketing strategies.
  • Evaluated competitor offerings to identify gaps in the market and capitalize on opportunities for growth.

Process Development and Supply Chain Management

  • Investigated customer complaints regarding product performance, identified issues, and implemented solutions to enhance satisfaction levels.
  • Coordinated logistics for seamless supply chain management, ensuring the availability of necessary resources throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.



Quality Control Intern

Cosco International
08.2022 - 11.2022

Innovation and Process Improvement

  • Assisted in root cause analysis investigations for non-conforming products, contributing valuable insights and recommendations for corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with production team to develop new procedures for reducing manufacturing errors and increasing overall product quality.

Safety Stewardship

  • Organized process hazard analysis before a new reaction and/or process. Maintained a chemical hygiene plan and wrote SOPs.
  • Trained with senior scientists in lab processes and instrumentation.


Spa Owner

Nail Chemistry and Spa
08.2019 - 08.2022

Strategic Business Development

  • Increased revenue by implementing effective marketing strategies and promotional campaigns.
  • Maintained accurate financial records, tracking expenses, revenue, payroll, and inventory management.
  • Evaluated treatment offerings regularly, introducing innovative techniques to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Product Development Chemist

  • Successfully launched new products for customers after conducting extensive research, development, and testing phases.
  • Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination.

Education

Master of Science - Management And Leadership - Project Management

Purdue Global University
Lafayette, United States
06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
07.2019

Skills

  • Research & Strategy, Innovation
  • Problem solving, Analytical skills
  • Teamwork, Leadership, HR/Recruiting
  • Creative thinker, Brainstorming
  • Customer service-minded
  • Synthesis, Formulation development
  • Product development, QC/QA
  • Procurement, Supply chain management
  • Instrumental: GC-MS, HPLC
  • Software: MS Office, Minitab

Certification

  • Cosmetic Product Development, OLAY, 2024
  • Brand and Product Management, IE Business School, 2024
  • Product Management Essentials, IBM, 2024

Affiliations

  • Member of Society of Cosmetic Chemist

Timeline

Product Development Chemist

Charette Cosmetics
06.2023 - 08.2024

Quality Control Intern

Cosco International
08.2022 - 11.2022

Spa Owner

Nail Chemistry and Spa
08.2019 - 08.2022

Master of Science - Management And Leadership - Project Management

Purdue Global University

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Clemson University
Andria Jones