Exceptional, innovative and energetic leader with experience selling design, quality, service and value over price. Proven revenue generator in all market conditions. Results Oriented: Adept business to business sales and negotiations with decision makers at many levels with a 25-30% yearly growth rate. New Business Development: Demonstrated ability to build territories and expand opportunities within client bases across the United States. Customer Relationship Management: Strategic global resources for ingredient innovations for award winning finished products. Team Builder: Dedicated to the advancement of cosmetic science through increasing communication while maintaining the confidence of the industry. Technically Proficient: Technically savvy with communications and presentation skills of highly technical biotech information.
Ensure the successful implementation and delivery of client projects on a global basis in line with the client plan and ensure that contractual obligations are fulfilled. Additionally, identify new revenue opportunities within existing clients and manage the contract renewal process.
Director of Sales and Marketing
June 2000-July 2009
· In-depth scientific knowledge and physiology of specialty raw materials for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. Specializing in clinically proven active ingredients.
· Create, track and evaluate market trends, performance and effectiveness of programs, channels and product mix for personal care industry. Personally developed, revitalized and improved product portfolio for sales campaigns to local and multinational cosmetic firms.
Technical Sales Representative
June 1996 – May 2000
· Technical sales to skin, hair and color cosmetic manufactures, marketing presentations, sample follow up, facilitating price quotes and cold calling. Self-starter with ability to multi-task and be productive in busy environment with multiple national/international vendors.
Customer Service Representative February 1994 – May 1996
· Provide customer service: accept, monitor orders and establish customer contact. Make sales over phone and provide basic assistance. Negotiate problematic issues and client's concerns. Advise on best solution for client's request. Collect data and customer's feedback to report back to all Vendors.
US Patent for Foam Boosting Saccharide Blend, No.62/293,259 February 9, 2016
Advanced Cosmetic Formulators Club August 2017-current
Cosmetic Executive Women 2020-current
National Society of Cosmetic Chemists 1994-current
*Chair: University Outreach Task Force 2023-2025
*NextGen Advisory Group Chair 2022
*NextGen Advisory Group Vice Chair 2021
*National Level Area III Director: 2008-2010 and 2018-2020
*National Society of Cosmetic Chemists Marketing Fellow awarded April 2016
*Southwest SCC Chair: 2005, 2016 and Southwest SCC Chair Elect: 2004, 2015
*National SCC Nominations & Elections Committee: 2005-2017
*Southwest SCC Chapter Awards: Merit Award 1997 and Newsletter Editor: 1995-1998
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