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Beth McCalister

Youngstown,NY

Summary

Hardworking and committed information professional with a proven track record of fostering strong client relationships and ensuring they remain informed about domestic and international regulatory requirements. Highly skilled in staying current with consumer product and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) regulations and legislation to support clients in achieving compliance. Bringing 14 years of experience in the consumer products industry and seeking a leadership or growth-oriented role.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Regulatory Consultant

Compliance & Risks
02.2016 - Current
  • AI validation
  • Stay updated on industry trends and evolving regulations to identify potential product opportunities
  • Monitor regulatory developments and effectively communicate complex requirements to team members and other departments, covering topics such as consumer products, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
  • Organize and prioritize tasks to achieve objectives efficiently
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet shared goals
  • Represent C&R at industry events through participating in the Planning and DEI Committees (ICPHSO) and Personal Care Product Council (PCPC) International Committee and attending, networking, and/or speaking at conferences
  • Utilize social media platforms to promote personal expertise, C&R, and the regulatory landscape
    Worked with Marketing to create and/or update white papers and blogs
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships with current and prospective clients and partners
  • Worked closely with clients from needs assessment through project completion
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver consultancy reports and meet deadlines
  • Answered client inquiries with friendly and knowledgeable support
  • Assisted in training colleagues on research methodologies, monitoring practices, needs assessments, and project quoting processes

Paralegal

Phillips Lytle, LLP
09.2012 - 10.2015
  • Conducted due diligence research on expert witnesses, utilizing internet searches, Lexis, Expert Research on Demand, Accurint, Westlaw, Bloomberg, and other internet-based databases
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing exhibits and cite-checking legal memoranda
  • Reorganized electronic directories
  • Researched, obtained, and prepared literature for attorney review and/or trial
  • Updated in-house literature library and database

Information Assistant II

Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services, BVCPS
08.2006 - 03.2012
  • Conducted global regulatory research and authored reports on the same
  • Monitored daily regulatory activity throughout Asia and Europe
  • Monitored World Trade Organization notifications, the United Nations, and international environmental organizations
  • Provided content for weekly regulations/standards newsletter
  • Part of a team that won a company award for providing research and testing for a global regulations management database
  • Active and founding member of BV Green Team

Education

Master of Science - Library Science

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
09.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Design

University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
05.2003

Skills

  • Research and monitoring
  • Report writing
  • Communication
  • Product safety
  • Labeling requirements
  • AI validation
  • Active listening
  • Organization
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Senior Regulatory Consultant

Compliance & Risks
02.2016 - Current

Paralegal

Phillips Lytle, LLP
09.2012 - 10.2015

Information Assistant II

Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services, BVCPS
08.2006 - 03.2012

Master of Science - Library Science

University at Buffalo

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Design

University At Buffalo
Beth McCalister