SADE AMINU
West Haven,CT
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and moral building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Research and Development Formulation Executive
Durol Labs
West Haven, CT
03.2011 - Current
- Evaluate raw materials used in skin and hair care production runs to ensure they meet specification prior to use in formulating products
- Investigate customer complaints related to formulation problems and provide corrective actions where necessary
- Create testing methods to evaluate product performance, stability and compatibility with other compounds
- Maintain accurate documentation of all work performed in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices
- Modified existing formulations to improve processing efficiency and product quality
- Provide technical support during customer audits regarding formulation processes and procedures
- Participate in root cause analysis activities when investigating quality issues related to formulated products
- Prepare technical documents such as batch records, test plans and validation reports
- Conduct research experiments to develop new formulations of hair and skin care products
- Interpret analytical results obtained from benchtop instruments such as pH meters viscometers
- Perform and document tests on samples to ensure quality standards were met
- Develop scale up strategies for transferring laboratories formulations into commercial production environments
- Order supplies, inventoried raw materials, summarize and record data to meet control and research requirements
- Test product samples for specific gravity, pH levels and viscosities
Quality Assurance Manager
Milbar Laboratories
East Haven, CT
09.2003 - 10.2008
- Conducted internal audits of processes, products, and systems to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Reviewed customer complaints and identified trends in order to develop corrective action plans
- Provided guidance on process improvements and best practices in order to maintain high levels of product quality
- Created reports detailing results from inspections, tests, and investigations that were used by senior management for decision making purposes
- Investigated customer feedback and developed strategies for addressing complaints quickly and efficiently
- Developed and implemented quality assurance policies and procedures
- Performed root cause analysis on non conforming materials or products in order to determine appropriate corrective actions
- Monitored production activities for conformance to establish quality requirements
- Coordinated with other departments such as manufacturing,and sales in order to resolve any issue related to product quality
- Participated in meeting with customers regarding product specification and other quality related topics
- Maintained records of all test results and monitored trends over time in order to detect potential problems early on
- Documented all findings from investigation into non conformances in order to track progress towards resolution
- Analyzed data from quality control testing to identify areas of improvement
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance policies and procedures to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Scientist, R&D Department
Clairol
Stamford, CT
08.1998 - 12.2002
- Developed hair color products, batch preparation and shade matching
- Maintained accurate records of experimental protocols and results in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss progress towards project goals and collaborate on solutions
- Documented all laboratory activities in compliance with established standards and regulations
- Conducted literature reviews to support projects and identify new areas of exploration
- Conducted experiments for product development purposes in laboratory settings
- Managed laboratories inventory and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Chemical Engineering) -
Federal University Of Technology
Minna, Nigeria01.1994
Skills
- Problem solving
- Analytical Skills
- Technical support
- Record keeping
- Lab equipment calibration
- Result interpretation
- Inventory purchasing
- Excellent communication
- Quality control
- Product Development
Timeline
Research and Development Formulation Executive
Durol Labs
03.2011 - Current
Quality Assurance Manager
Milbar Laboratories
09.2003 - 10.2008
Scientist, R&D Department
Clairol
08.1998 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Science (Chemical Engineering) -
Federal University Of Technology