A servant-minded, compassionate, empathetic, and student-centered leader with 15 years of experience mentoring, training, and educating colleagues by developing educational tools, seminars, and workshops.
Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student.
Gifted in engaging, guiding, influencing, and positively impacting mentees' and colleagues' professional development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Head Nutrition Consultant
Perfectly Imperfect Nutrition Consulting Services
09.2019 - Current
Educated over 70 clients on proper food choices, portion control, and healthy cooking techniques for sustained weight loss results
Developed 10 engaging group workshops to educate clients on various nutrition topics, promoting healthier lifestyles within the community
Provided ongoing motivation and guidance to help clients overcome challenges and maintain progress toward their goals.
Senior Quality Control Chemist/Interim Quality Manager
Best Formulations Personal Care
08.2023 - 11.2023
Trained 15 junior chemists in proper laboratory techniques
Educated chemists and laboratory technicians on existing and emerging quality control methods to enhance testing and research capabilities
Created educational resources, including visuals, infographics, and flowcharts, to increase understanding of laboratory processes and techniques.
Senior Quality Control Chemist/Quality Lab Supervisor
Bright Innovation Laboratories
10.2021 - 03.2022
Trained 15 quality chemists and technicians on laboratory testing techniques
Mentored new hires in company policies and procedures, ensuring rapid integration into the team
Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring and coaching.
Quality Control Coordinator
Cosmetic Group USA
01.2020 - 07.2020
Trained 10 new hires on quality control protocols and best practices
Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review the effectiveness of performance in mitigating risk, improving throughput, and achieving customer satisfaction
Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities
Developed customized training materials, including infographics, flowcharts, and educational handouts.
Doctoral Research Assistant
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
01.2018 - 05.2019
Encouraged, inspired, and mentored 60 doctoral students to submit for publication through weekly mentorship, in-person meetings, or email correspondence
Disseminated six conference submissions, including IOSSBR New Orleans, IAFOR Hawaii, HICE Hawaii, GSEP 4th Annual Research Symposium, and Guangxi Normal University in China, led to proceedings contributing to advancement in education research
Co-chaired the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Pepperdine Chapter by co-leading bimonthly chapter meetings and influencing, educating, and impacting over 15 students
Served as a Teaching Assistant for the Excellence and Innovation Project (EIP).
Stability Chemist /Department Team Leader
Levlad LLC
11.2015 - 10.2018
Trained 20 new chemists and laboratory technicians in department processes and procedures
Mentored 20 junior chemists, providing guidance on industry best practices and career development
Created educational resources, including visuals, infographics, and flowcharts, to increase understanding of laboratory processes and techniques
Conducted bi-monthly company-wide training and educational sessions, enhancing work productivity
Mentored employees in presenting research findings at national conferences, showcasing the company's commitment to cutting-edge innovations in quality control and personal care.
Education
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education And Psychology
West Los Angeles, CA
05.2024
Master of Science - Food Science
Chapman University
Orange, CA
05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition, Dietetics, & Food Science
California State University
Northridge, CA
05.2009
Skills
Transformational Leadership
Servant-Minded Leadership
Writing & Publishing
Excellent Oral and Written Communication
Mentorship
Project Management
Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Public Speaking
Empathy
Certification
CITI Program - GSEP Education Division - Social-Behavioral-Educational, December 2023 - December 2028
Presentations
Generation Alpha, Generation Glass, Screenagers, International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research, New Orleans, LA, 03/19/2018 - 03/20/2018, Best session
Exploring Generation Y, Helicopter Parenting, and Implications for Future Generation Alpha, International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research, New Orleans, LA, 03/19/2018 - 03/20/2018
Future of Global Leadership and Impact: Generation Alpha in China, GXNU-Pepperdine GSEP Scholars Innovation Exchange 2018, Guilin, People's Republic of China, 05/09/2018
The effects of alpha parenting on generation alpha: An exploration of a cultural thread, 4th Annual GSEP Research and Project Symposium, Malibu, CA, 06/2018
Cyberbullying in Higher Learning: A Social Phenomenon, The International Academic Forum, Honolulu, Hawaii, 01/03/2019 - 01/05/2019
Combatting Cyberbullying and Cyberbullicide in Higher Learning, Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, 01/05/2019 - 01/08/2019
University Service
Student Chair, Society for the Advancement of Management, 05/2018, 05/2018
Diplomat, Los Angeles World Affairs Council, 05/2018, 09/2019
Vice Chair, Association for Computing Machinery, 01/2018, 11/2019
Global Ambassador, Office of the Associate Dean of Education, 01/2018, 05/2019
Languages
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Quality Control Chemist/Interim Quality Manager
Best Formulations Personal Care
08.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Quality Control Chemist/Quality Lab Supervisor
Bright Innovation Laboratories
10.2021 - 03.2022
Quality Control Coordinator
Cosmetic Group USA
01.2020 - 07.2020
Owner/Head Nutrition Consultant
Perfectly Imperfect Nutrition Consulting Services
09.2019 - Current
Doctoral Research Assistant
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
01.2018 - 05.2019
Stability Chemist /Department Team Leader
Levlad LLC
11.2015 - 10.2018
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education And Psychology
Master of Science - Food Science
Chapman University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition, Dietetics, & Food Science
California State University
CITI Program - GSEP Education Division - Social-Behavioral-Educational, December 2023 - December 2028