Thinawan Maneepong
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Accomplished Principal Scientist with a proven track record at Henkel, leading hair color development projects to commercial success. Expert in formulation, adept at shade-matching, and mentoring teams for peak performance. Achieved project goals through innovative solutions and strong leadership, enhancing product quality and safety. Skilled in Microsoft Office suite, demonstrating a blend of technical prowess and managerial excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Scientist
Henkel
07.2018 - Current
- Lead and manage hair color development projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring product quality, high performance, safety, and compliance
- Understand, follow and adhere to project cost objective and timelines developed for each project. Follow requirements of the new product development process and follow through with action plans to meet th goals and timeline of the project
- Partner with Process Development to ensure smooth transition or projects from bench scale to Production as require to trouble shoot technical issues
- Conduct thorough patent searches to assess freedom to operate and support innovation in formulation development
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level team members
- Interact with raw material vendors to further expand on the understanding of their products and technologies.
- Seek out and read industry literature as it relates to new assignments and technologies
- Proactively contribute to the success of department by proposing innovative ideas, solutions, and improvements
Manager
Potjanee Thai Restaurant
05.2008 - 03.2018
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
Hair Color Senior Chemist
Lowenstein & Son
05.2006 - 11.2008
- Formulated and facilitated development of innovative hair color products, line extension, product improvements and tech transfer
- Prepared laboratory batches for stability sampling, preservative efficacy testing, claim/clinical testing, and scale evaluation
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align product development efforts with business goals
- Project management: Recorded data by efficiently using IT tools to ensure traceability & accuracy of all lab trial ( formula, process, comments, stability, raw materials data, etc.)
Hair Color Senior Chemist
Zotos International Inc.
06.2000 - 05.2005
- Developed new formulas and reformulated existing products under manager's direction
- Conducted stability testing (i.e. tracking physical stability, packaging compatibility, etc.)
- Submitted products to tester, followed up, and obtained approvals
- Prepared for all approved new formulations, including formula, process, specification sheet, and stability report,
- Tracked project timelines to ensure targets were achieved
- Searched and evaluated new interesting raw materials for future projects
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY05.1996
Skills
- In-depth technical understanding of hair color science
- Keen eye for color and shade-matching
- Strong leadership abilities
- Staff Training
- Extensive knowledge and experience in formulation and development of hair dyes
- Proficient in Microsoft office, Excell, Word, Outlook, and Power Point
Timeline
Principal Scientist
Henkel
07.2018 - Current
Manager
Potjanee Thai Restaurant
05.2008 - 03.2018
Hair Color Senior Chemist
Lowenstein & Son
05.2006 - 11.2008
Hair Color Senior Chemist
Zotos International Inc.
06.2000 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Roberts Wesleyan College
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