Yaritza Betancourt
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable Assistant Laboratory Manager with experience in overseeing and facilitating daily laboratory operations. Demonstrates strengths in managing teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and coordinating research activities. Notable for implementing efficient lab procedures which resulted in improved productivity levels. Skilled at liaising between departments to facilitate communication and improve overall operational efficiency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Laboratory Manager
Cosmo International Fragrances
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Process sample requests and send formulas to the COBRA-Contexa machine for production.
- Oversee the handling, restocking, and maintenance of the COBRA-Contexa machine to ensure its optimal functioning.
- Manage the Dory system for raw material inventory, ensuring proper tracking and stock levels.
- Coordinate the ordering of raw materials for production to meet laboratory needs.
- Organize the sample request laboratory according to demand and specific requirements.
- Communicate with perfumers to resolve formula-related issues and ensure the quality of products.
- Collaborate with the Quality Control (QC) team to resolve any issues with formulas and maintain product standards.
- Supervise laboratory assistants, ensuring efficient workflow and task completion.
- Assist in the supervision of lab application processes, ensuring procedures are followed and standards are met.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
Perfumery Lab Technician Supervisor
Cosmo International Fragrances
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2016 - 06.2024
- Coordinated staff, managed supply orders, enforced safety standards, trained employees, and supervised quality control processes.
- Organized and directed the daily activities of the Sample and Application Laboratory.
- Supervised laboratory personnel, ensuring quality assurance and control measures were in place, and collected, analyzed, and interpreted lab results.
- Ensured all daily sign-out procedures were completed accurately and on time.
- Managed and maintained up-to-date raw material inventory.
- Oversaw inventory of laboratory supplies and ensured the stock room remained organized.
- Coordinated stability testing to ensure product quality.
- Provided support to the Global Account Executive by supplying sample request information and assistance.
- Reviewed daily sample requests entered by sales teams, prioritizing by date and customer needs.
Perfumery Lab Technician
Cosmo International Fragrances
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2011 - 05.2016
- Compounded new fragrance formulas created by perfumers or selected from the fragrance library, in collaboration with fragrance development managers and the applications laboratory.
- Continually renew raw materials and solutions to keep them within their shelf life, and properly maintain the lab.
- Managed all aspects of the COBRA system, including maintenance, restocking, and calibration, as needed.
- Ensured the proper functioning of the Dory manual station weighing system.
- Supervised the process and reported any deviations or visible damage in the flash point operation devices.
- Entered Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information into the system to ensure proper data management and compliance.
- Recorded sample data in the Rudolph system, including density, specific gravity, and refractive index for processing.
- Managed data entry for arriving bases and waxes, and communicated orders to the sales team when necessary.
Shipping Specialist
Cosmo International Fragrances
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2005 - 10.2011
- Printed brief/project reports for fragrances and prepared letters for clients.
- Enclosed all required documents (MSDS, COA, marketing presentations, etc.) as specified in the brief reports.
- Created and labeled samples for shipping.
- Printed shipping labels (FedEx, UPS), including scheduling and special documentation for international shipments.
- Packed, shipped, and created documentation in compliance with regulations and carrier requirements.
- Reviewed and approved freight bills for accuracy.
- Assisted the Global Account Executive by providing delivery information to customers.
- Generated pro forma commercial invoices and invoices as requested.
- Ordered shipping supplies and maintained inventory.
- Ensured all scheduled projects were shipped by the end of the day and provided tracking numbers to the Global Account Executives.
Operations and Fundraising Consultant
UNICEF
CARACAS, VENEZUELA
10.1997 - 04.2004
- Coordinated the sales of UNICEF Cards and Gifts, setting and achieving annual and mid-term sales objectives (e.g., gross proceeds, net income, card volume).
- Developed, planned, and guided marketing and sales strategies for Cards and Gifts, ensuring compliance with organizational goals.
- Coordinated volunteers for fundraising activities, ensuring smooth operations and engagement.
- Presented financial analysis, including accounting, expenditure, and annual budget reports, to General Management.
- Continuously monitored the credit portfolio and developed strategies for efficient recovery of funds.
- Managed accounting, treasury, costs, and payroll to ensure accurate financial operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA
CARACAS- VENEZUELA11-2002
Skills
- Chemical handling
- Laboratory safety
- Sample preparation
- Research planning
- Employee supervision
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Laboratory work supervision
- Sample processing
- Staff management
- Workflow management
Accomplishments
- STAR PREFORMER 2012 - COSMO INTERNATIONAL FRAGRANCES.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Laboratory Manager
Cosmo International Fragrances
06.2024 - Current
Perfumery Lab Technician Supervisor
Cosmo International Fragrances
06.2016 - 06.2024
Perfumery Lab Technician
Cosmo International Fragrances
11.2011 - 05.2016
Shipping Specialist
Cosmo International Fragrances
11.2005 - 10.2011
Operations and Fundraising Consultant
UNICEF
10.1997 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA
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