Nicole J. Mitchell
Tipton,MI
Summary
Product Development Specialist & Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Uckele Health & Nutrition
07.2017 - Current
- Project Management, formulation, and product design for human & animal nutritional supplements
- Established long-term partnerships with key stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration for mutual success.
- Conducted regular meetings with clients to build positive and productive relationships.
- Launched new products or services successfully by coordinating with internal teams to ensure seamless go-to-market execution.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration with streamlined communication channels for effective project management.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Product Development Specialist
Uckele Health & Nutrition
02.2017 - 06.2023
- Formulation & product design for human nutritional supplements (capsule, liquid, and powder forms)
- Enhanced product performance by identifying and implementing innovative design changes.
- Developed comprehensive product documentation, leading to improved communication between stakeholders and a smoother launch process.
- Managed budgets and timelines for multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion within allocated resources.
- Mentored junior team members in industry best practices, enhancing their skills as Product Development Specialists.
- Coordinated with vendors for the sourcing of components necessary for prototype creation, expediting production timelines.
- Reviewed product formulations for quality, cost-effectiveness and compliance with brand guidelines and category parameters.
Assistant Research Professor
Michigan State University
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
- Coauthored numerous peer-reviewed articles, establishing expertise within the field of study.
- Actively participated in professional organizations related to area of expertise leading efforts aimed at advancing policy recommendations based on sound scientific evidence.
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences, increasing visibility for the institution and driving further collaboration opportunities.
Education
Ph.D. - Toxicology, Veterinary Integrative Biosciences
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI01.2008
High School Diploma -
Adrian High School
Adrian, MI01.2004
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Formulator software
- E21-TGI software
- Project Management Skills
- Formulation
- Material sourcing
- Cost development
- Labeling
- Packaging
- Manufacture of nutritional supplements
- Field experience in study design
- Data collection in international human intervention trials
- Community entrance
- Reporting of study results
- Production and adherence to a study protocol
- Communication
- Collaboration with study monitors
- International review boards
- Laboratory management
- Training graduate and undergraduate students
- Basic laboratory skills
- Project Management
- Client Relations
- Advanced problem solving
- Project estimation and bidding
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Project Manager
Uckele Health & Nutrition
07.2017 - Current
Product Development Specialist
Uckele Health & Nutrition
02.2017 - 06.2023
Assistant Research Professor
Michigan State University
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Adrian High School
Ph.D. - Toxicology, Veterinary Integrative Biosciences
Texas A&M University
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