Jennifer Sobel

• Senior Analyst - Fragrance Research & Development

July 2020 - December 2024

• Lead all phases of the Raw Material Coding Process used for New Products Development for the Skincare Innovative Team, as well as Fine Fragrance and Fragrance Ancillary products such as body lotions, shower gels and hair mists.
• Served as primary liaison between suppliers, Product Development and Regulatory/Safety/Quality review teams, managing R &D timelines and securing all documentation required to advance projects through approval process.
• Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure Fragrance quality and brand alignment.
• Managed comprehensive Fragrance oil portfolio including Aramis, Aveda, Bobbi Brown, Bumble & Bumble, Darphin, Deciem, Dr. Jart, Frederic Malle, Killian, Jo Malone, Glam Glow, La Mer, Lauder, Le Labo, MAC Cosmetics, Origins, Smashbox, Tom Ford, and Too Faced brands, ensuring accuracy and consistency of fragrance data across multiple systems and global regions.
• Senior Chemist - Research & Development Skincare

June 2014 - June 2020

• Contributed to skincare product innovation and formulation of products such as serums, facial creams and body lotions.
• Developed a milky lotion formulation for Smashbox called "Primerizer."
• Chemist - Research & Development Makeup

September 1996 - June 2014

• Progressed from entry level Chemist to experienced formulator with deep expertise in color cosmetics, texture innovation and robust stability and safety compliance.
• Developed the formulation for Este Lauder's Go Pout line. Utilized unique pearl to achieve shadowing effect for plumper lips.
• Analyzed raw material chemistry such as waxes, oils, polymers, and pigments to understand their properties.
• Formulated various makeup products including lipstick, foundation, concealer, cream eye shadow and solid perfume.
• Waitress

Mario's Italian Restaurant, East Setauket, NY

June 1989 - September 1996

• Provided outstanding customer service in an upscale dining environment while expertly managing several tables simultaneously.
• Developed a keen ability to read customer needs, make personable recommendations, and create a memorable experience, thus creating repeat customers.