Experienced Business Development Representative offering proven track record of working with customers to achieve solutions and drive company growth. Skilled in networking with industry professionals to build lead pipeline and increase client base.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Representative
ALS
05.2022 - 03.2025
Identified, secured, and grew relationships with both new and existing beauty and personal care brands through tailored clinical testing services including HRIPT, Safety-in-use, and efficacy claims.
Managed a pipeline of over 200 active accounts, from cold outreach to contract negotiation, using CRM tools to ensure follow-up and deal progression.
Attended industry conferences and trade shows to generate qualified leads and expand brand visibility in clinical, analytical, and consumer testing.
Fostered client loyalty through consistent follow-up, personalized service, and strategic testing recommendations.
Provided end-to-end client support for SPF, analytical, and clinical testing services, while staying current with regulatory developments to ensure market readiness.
New Product/Formulation Chemist
PCCA
01.2011 - 02.2019
Manages all aspects of product development from sourcing raw materials, formulation, pricing of formulation, stability testing, package compatibility testing, setting up QC specifications, and clinical testing.
Researches raw materials, meets with chemical suppliers, and updates R&D director.
Formulates cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.
Prepares lab batches for customers as needed, contacts customers to update them on project status, and answer any technical questions they have.
Performs technical testing to evaluate product performance including viscosity, rheology, pH, and dissolution.
Conducts stability testing on cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.
Writes technical reports.
Writes specifications for new finished products and updates old ones as needed.
Advises customers on any potential safety and regulatory issues associated with the formulation.
QC Chemical Analyst
PCCA
08.2007 - 01.2011
Performed quality testing on raw material following USP, EP, FCC and NF guidelines.
Wrote multiple SOPs on testing methods and calibration on lab equipment.
Performed calibration on lab equipment.
Wrote OOS and corrective action reports.
Lab Technician
BIOTICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
08.2006 - 05.2007
Performed quality testing on raw materials using IR, TLC, and UV-Vis.
Performed disintegration testing on dietary supplements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
01.2005
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Albright College
Reading, PA
01.2003
Skills
Gel Electrophoresis
Dissolution
Franz-Diffusion
Outlook
QAD
PowerPoint
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)
Viscometer
Word
Laserfiche
Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC)
Disintegration
Rheometer
Excel
Coptis
Dynamic CRM
Monday CRM
Affiliations
Society of Cosmetic Chemists Southwest Chapter member
Timeline
Business Development Representative
ALS
05.2022 - 03.2025
New Product/Formulation Chemist
PCCA
01.2011 - 02.2019
QC Chemical Analyst
PCCA
08.2007 - 01.2011
Lab Technician
BIOTICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
08.2006 - 05.2007
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Albright College
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
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