DIANA GUTIERREZ
Coral Springs,Florida
Summary
SUMMARY Dynamic and motivated science professional and team leader with a proven record of generating projects from concept to completion. Adaptability to work independently, creating effective presentations, and developing top organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER
Wicks Unlimited
03.2017 - Current
- Partnered with sales, strategy and business development to identify new product opportunities, manage project portfolio and work assignments.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer technical concerns and promote loyalty.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
SENIOR ANALYTICAL CHEMIST
Cosmo International Fragences
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Cosmo International Fragrances
- Performed organoleptic, physical and analytical evaluation of fine fragrance
- Conducted investigations of laboratory incidents and the investigation of out of specification results
- Assisted in addressing customer product complaints and returns through investigation using analysis and process elimination
- Suggested corrective actions
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory spectrometers and chromatographs.
- Developed, improved, or customized products, equipment, formulas, and processes
- Maintained laboratory instruments calibrations to ensure the proper working
- Prepared test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct quality control tests
- Performed standardized tests on organic and inorganic compounds
- Operated in compliance with all appropriate regulatory agencies and safety requirements
- Participated as a skin care panelist
- Managed stability testing for all types of skin care, color cosmetics and bath and body care products.
QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
Bell Flavors and Fragrances
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Developed, implemented and managed quality control systems Established standards, customer specifications, and production goals
- Developed and analyzed statistical data and product specifications
- Designed, developed and implemented quality control training programs and SOPs
- Participated and performed audits 17025 ISO 17025 and SQF
- Managed quality control of completed products according to customer requirements
- Monitored processes and procedures to comply with company policy and state and federal regulations
- Managed team of chemist, technicians and inspectors to ensure adherence to product requirements
- Trained and developed employees in effort to contribute to overall professional growth
- Reviewed specifications for products
- Reviewed standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals to refine production processes or update for conformity to new regulations or policies
- Developed in-process data collection using SBT system
- Monitored execution of testing activities, directing supervisors, inspectors and floor workers according to testing specifications to gather accurate, useful data
- Inspected incoming raw materials shipments for compliance with quality standards agreed upon in vendor contracts, reporting discrepancies as necessary
- Investigated customer complaints to determine a root cause.
EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR
Bard College Annandale On The Hudson
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Lead and conducted scientific investigations for gene migration and cell regeneration
- Maintained and operated standard laboratory equipment such as HPLC, polarimeter and pH meters
- Managed the entire chemical inventory and stock room
- Improved reliability by checking equipment before each laboratory section
- Demonstrated and carried out practical procedures to ensure safety while handling hazardous materials especially in advanced chemistry laboratory classes
- Conducted strict safety checks and followed all safety procedures.
MICROBIOLOGIST, Ultra Tab Laboratories Inc
03.2009 - 12.2010
- Led all microbial limits testing and analytical testing on raw materials, finished products, and stability products such as cosmetics, drugs, and food products
- Operated under minimal supervision in a quality control environment
- Experienced in testing for total yeast and mold counts, aerobic plate counts, coliform testing and analysis
- Experienced in media preparation, aseptic techniques, buffer preparation, standards and sample preparation
- Conducted HPLC analysis, IR, UV-Vis and Karl Fisher titrations on finished products and raw materials using standard operating procedures and following all USP guidelines
- Performed maintenance and calibration on analytical instruments
- Maintained inventory levels of biological media and chemicals
- Followed all GMPs and GLPs
- Collaborated with the chemistry department and staff to maximize speed and accuracy of testing.
Education
MBA - Business
Excelsior University
Albany, NY07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology And Biotech
State University of New York
New Paltz, NY12.2008
Skills
- Conceptualizing development projects
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Technical sales
- Profit Margins
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Quality processes
- Employee training
- Analytical mindset
- Chemical inventory
- NetSuite
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Managing Laboratory Operations
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Quality Control
Timeline
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER
Wicks Unlimited
03.2017 - Current
SENIOR ANALYTICAL CHEMIST
Cosmo International Fragences
08.2015 - 03.2017
QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
Bell Flavors and Fragrances
01.2013 - 08.2015
EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR
Bard College Annandale On The Hudson
01.2011 - 01.2013
MICROBIOLOGIST, Ultra Tab Laboratories Inc
03.2009 - 12.2010
MBA - Business
Excelsior University
Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology And Biotech
State University of New York
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