Christin Solomon
Middleton,ID
Summary
Extremely detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle projects with a high degree of accuracy and in a timely manner, with a wonderfully upbeat positive attitude.
Strong development and manufacturing skills in haircare and skincare, following COSMOS/Ecocert standards.
Successfully perform PET/stability testing, and follow GMP.
Comprehensive formulation abilities to make new or modify existing products, with a thorough understanding of the importance of documentation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Formulation Chemist
Naked Skinfood Skincare
01.2022 - Current
- Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
- Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
- Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
- Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
- Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
- Performed standardized tests on organic and inorganic compounds to observe fundamental differences in properties.
- Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Decreased lab spending 30% by purchasing cost-effective supplies and closely monitoring laboratory inventory.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Small Business Co-Owner
Solomon Investments, LLC
08.2009 - Current
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Oversaw long-term planning, staff hiring and training, and procedure development as part of business operations.
Education
Formulation Chemist
Formula Botanica
Online 06.2024 - 05.2025
Formulation Chemist -
School of Natural Skincare
Online 07.2019 - 06.2022
Haircare Formulation Chemist -
School of Natural Skincare
Online 06.2022 - 12.2022
GED -
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR 12.2009 - 04.2010
Skills
- Laboratory Equipment Operations
- Stability Testing
- Quality Control Measures
- Physical Testing
- Calibration Skills
- Product Development and Marketing
- Testing Samples
- Continuous Improvement
- Clean Equipment
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Batch Record Analysis
- Standard Methods
- Analyze Data
- Chemical Analysis
- Standardized Tests
- Maintain Instruments
Timeline
Formulation Chemist
Formula Botanica
06.2024 - 05.2025
Haircare Formulation Chemist -
School of Natural Skincare
06.2022 - 12.2022
Formulation Chemist
Naked Skinfood Skincare
01.2022 - Current
Formulation Chemist -
School of Natural Skincare
07.2019 - 06.2022
GED -
Clackamas Community College
12.2009 - 04.2010
Small Business Co-Owner
Solomon Investments, LLC
08.2009 - Current