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Evan Hillman

South Glastonbury,CT

Summary

Experienced technical project manager dedicated to crafting innovative products that resonate with consumers. Skilled in cultivating high-performing teams and driving project success through strategic leadership. Proven track record of implementing creative solutions to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction. Passionate about pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional results in the fast-paced tech industry.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Site Lead

Unilever United States Inc.
04.2025 - Current

In the context of the company’s reorganization, I was assigned a new role within the safety department. This role involves overseeing the daily operations and ensuring the implementation of a strong safety culture throughout the organization. I am responsible for ensuring that compliance and safety measures are effectively implemented. To achieve this, I have implemented new policies and procedures, conducted training sessions, and investigated incidents to enhance safety protocols. Furthermore, I have collaborated closely with site operations to ensure seamless coordination and efficiency.

Senior Scientist – Skin Care

Unilever
12.2016 - Current
  • Dove Skin Care Technical Project Leader helping to define the future strategy for Dove HBL.
  • People Plant Positive Lead for Dove H&B, helping to guide a PPP strategy with clear actionable goals in critical MasterBrand territories such as Vegan, Biodegradable and Paraben Free.
  • R&D Brand owner for Dove DermaSeries landing the first skin care, design-for-channel launch with ULabs in EU
  • Dove HBL lead for 5S and resilience
  • Mentor for 4 WLs with guidance on product development and career development
  • Summer Intern line manager 2019 & 2022

Assistant Scientist (Unilever NA Cleansing Deploy)

ManpowerGroup
09.2016 - 12.2016
  • Temporary TPL for NA bar soap projects while full-time employee is on maternity leave
  • Responsible for ensuring OTIF transitions of all bar soap projects transitioned from the global development team to the regional manufacturing facilities in North America
  • NA Cleansing Deploy representative on all project and cluster calls
  • Responsible for placing and tracking trial stabilities while providing release/hold recommendations to Supply Chain for full production go-ahead

Senior Applications Scientist – Home and Personal Care

OMNOVA Solutions Inc.
10.2013 - 06.2015
  • Technical Sales for Personal Care products including attending sales calls with and without the support of the sales team
  • Strategy development and implementation for growth in the Personal Care market
  • Development of a formulary for Personal Care products containing OMNOVA ingredients

Product Development Senior Scientist

GOJO Industries, Inc.
01.2010 - 10.2013
  • Managed 2 direct reports with numerous interns/temps on assigned projects
  • Technical project leader for the development of novel foaming alcohol systems including IP strategy and outside innovation strategy
  • Coordinated with outside technology firms to develop and test novel antimicrobial actives
  • Development and implementation of an innovation pipeline for the Heavy-Duty Hand Cleanser market segments
  • Technical expert for IP creation and defense with multiple patents filed around foaming alcohol
  • Coordinated with the sales and marketing teams to investigate and manage customer complaints

Senior Chemist – Personal Care

Avon Products Inc.
02.2007 - 12.2009
  • Lead the portfolio development for all Developing & Emerging Markets while coordinating and monitoring 2 employees in China
  • Exploration of innovative materials and formulations for Personal Care products
  • Managed project responsibilities of 15-25 projects at any given time
  • Brand responsibilities include Naturals Hair Care, Naturals Body Care, Naturals Skin Care, Bubble Bath, Senses, Avon Kid’s, Patrick Dempsey line and Derek Jeter line
  • Member of the Mentoring Team that helped mentor and guide new hires through the on-boarding process
  • Active participant on multiple teams that met regularly with Senior Leadership (Safety, Communications)

Scientist – Personal Care Cleansing

Unilever HPC-NA
02.2001 - 02.2007
  • Lead the development of Personal Care products for brands such as Axe, Lever 2000, and Suave
  • Lead Chemist for the North American launch of Axe shower gel that contributed ~$80MM of incremental growth to the business in year one
  • Lead the development of all Axe cleansing projects being developed and deployed in NA
  • Commercialization of several Personal Care products for Axe, Suave and two product restages for Lever 2000
  • Coordination with Claims / Legal / Brand to fight competitor claims and help strengthen Axe’s position in the market
  • Mentor to new hires in the cleansing / non-woven group

Education

MS Chemistry

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
01.2007

BS - Biology

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
01.2002

Skills

  • Trained in “Innovation Engineering” product development process
  • Completed “Game of Work”
  • Excellent computer skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Experienced with lab, pilot plant and production equipment

Granted Patents and Patent Applications

US7846462, US8357383, WO2005058271, WO2013126696, WO2005058272, WO2013148313, US20130118518, CA2548052, WO2005063192, WO2013096580, CA2550864, US20050123487, 2005053635, US20130165530, CA, 2548034, US20050123573, EP1691768, US20050123474

Timeline

Safety Site Lead

Unilever United States Inc.
04.2025 - Current

Senior Scientist – Skin Care

Unilever
12.2016 - Current

Assistant Scientist (Unilever NA Cleansing Deploy)

ManpowerGroup
09.2016 - 12.2016

Senior Applications Scientist – Home and Personal Care

OMNOVA Solutions Inc.
10.2013 - 06.2015

Product Development Senior Scientist

GOJO Industries, Inc.
01.2010 - 10.2013

Senior Chemist – Personal Care

Avon Products Inc.
02.2007 - 12.2009

Scientist – Personal Care Cleansing

Unilever HPC-NA
02.2001 - 02.2007

MS Chemistry

Sacred Heart University

BS - Biology

Sacred Heart University