April Tan

Transitioned from Project Coordinator to Project Manager within 1 Year with the company.

Managed, developed and launch various projects in the current climate of COVID.

• Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
• Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Managed projects from procurement to commission.
• Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.

Project Coordinator

• Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
• Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
• Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
• Provide day to day support for Project Managers, helping facilitate shipping needs

• Tracked & executed stages of project development. Worked directly with suppliers for materials & various testing stages
• Work with the purchasing team to evaluate lab/vendor submissions until desired attribute and performance achieved.
• Provide appropriate feedback on new product development initiatives to help successful launches
• Manage, plan and coordinate activities of project to ensure objectives are accomplished within the given timeline
• Attends all development meetings to ensure milestones are being met
• Elevate timing concerns and implications to management and provide solutions
• Perform market research and competitive sampling both online and in-store
• Work with various third party labs on testings to ensure product stability

• Provide assistance to the PD Department and PD manager with day-to-day needs.
• Support PD Dept in development, testings, and compliance of formulas
  and testings
• Assist with creation and maintenance of the organized physical library of project lab masters, PPS samples, vendor comps, and sample submissions
• Organized, maintained, and stored vital documents
• Research and compile best practices for sustainability, packaging, and new and immerging trends
• Created presentations and competitive analysis on new market launches, pricing, and innovative ingredients
• Created, compiled, and assisted in new project briefs
• Gather information on legal limits and emerging controversies within the industry