SEAN PHILIP
Manhasset Hills,NY
Summary
- Dedicated and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in project management and innovation processes.
- Bringing expertise in orchestrating multi-functional teams to develop and execute initiatives from conception to launch while driving collaboration to achieve outstanding project results.
- Autonomous, self-starter with the ability to manage projects independently, with strong collaboration across various cross functional teams and has track record of managing and launching various multi-million-dollar projects while meeting tight timelines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Dev/New Product Dev Stretch Assignment
L'Oreal
Clark, NJ
06.2024 - Current
- Managed the development business for the brand from concept to commercialization overseeing all operational activities and projects using stage gate process.
- Coordinated and facilitated seamless integration between all stakeholders which included; Marketing, Product Development, R&D, Packaging, and all Operational functions by providing project updates.
- Created and executed launch timelines, managing risks related to timing, quality, and cost.
- Drove innovation and sustainability initiatives, optimizing launch processes, tools, and procedures.
- Managed projects through the Quality Control Process (QCP), overseeing all aspects from feasibility costs to aesthetic and color approvals with marketing.
- Coordinated with international development teams on global launch initiatives, ensuring alignment and successful execution.
- Interfaced with all manufacturing management and associated functional areas, ensuring seamless project execution.
- Provided development support to divisional teams on project launches, offering guidance on feasibility costing related to aesthetic choices to ensure timely, cost-effective launches.
Senior Chemist
L'Oréal
Clark, NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Oversee and lead the US makeup color team comprising of a hybrid marketing/product development technical function
- Researching, understanding our competitor's strategy & synthesizing the competitive landscape surrounding all categories by identifying areas of opportunity and translating insights for our brands
- Managed a diverse portfolio of projects
- Managing global consumer research tests & studies to gather insights for brands, while keeping studies within budget
- Working with all the US & global led brands to grow their market share within the US and globally
- Creating market analysis & reports for all makeup sub-categories
- Framed and communicated project questions/concerns to facilitate informed decision-making and agile responses to challenges
Associate Scientist/Project Manager
Estee Lauder Companies
Melville, NY
11.2017 - 09.2021
- Managed a diverse portfolio of projects including innovation, new launches, and regulatory compliance projects, overseeing the development of project plans and facilitating collaboration among multi-functional teams to proactively progress project initiatives from concept to launch ranging from minor to major complexities
- Coordinated the review of technical readiness, working closely with PD, Marketing, R&D/Supply Chain/Procurement and Production, to ensure alignment with the set business objectives
- Identified and mitigated project risks and issues through proactive facilitation with the necessary stakeholders
- Led crisis & troubleshooting collaboration efforts, bringing the project team together to address urgent challenges to ensure project continuity
- Collaborated with multi-functional partners to deliver a portfolio of initiatives aligned with the brands innovation strategy
Lab Technician
Estee Lauder Companies
Melville, NY
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Assisted senior chemist in making various batches and helping to shade match products
- Monitor stability of products learning various formulation systems to hone project management skills
Education
MBA - Executive Management
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY05.2015
Skills
- Project Management
- Product Innovation
- Microsoft Office
- Market Research Databases (NPD, Nielsen, & Mintel)
- Market Analysis
- Consumer Insights
- Marketing
- Trend Forecasting
- Quality Management
- Process Optimization
- Timeline Management
- Risk Management and Mitigation
- Decision-making and Problem-solving
- Stakeholder Relations
- Interdepartmental Coordination
- Strong communication & verbal skills
- Python
- ERP Systems
- Formulation
Timeline
Operations Dev/New Product Dev Stretch Assignment
L'Oreal
06.2024 - Current
Senior Chemist
L'Oréal
09.2021 - Current
Associate Scientist/Project Manager
Estee Lauder Companies
11.2017 - 09.2021
Lab Technician
Estee Lauder Companies
09.2016 - 11.2017
MBA - Executive Management
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
St. John's University
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