Bachelor of Business Administration degree

Managed a team of 2 Senior and 1 Junior Project Manager and assigned all company-wide project team resources. Based on
project scope, using SMARTSHEET introduced a new and highly effective end-to-end internal/external standardized NPD/NPI
process, identifying product specific NPD/NPI deliverable's, key milestones, predecessors, dependencies, and spacing rules from Concept through Commercialization. Initiated weekly Product Development Meetings to ensure projects were on track,
discuss updates, potential risks, risk mitigation, and team achievements. Recreated over 428 updated and accurate product time-
lines providing a realistic status for all ongoing projects and assigning resources as needed to projects considered at risk of missing targeted launch dates.

*   Created an NPD Time-line Deliverable's Dictionary which clearly defines each phase of NPD process, NPD deliverables,
spacing rules, and identified all dependent and predecessor tasks
*   Using new standardized NPD time-line templates, improved project on-time commercialization by 88%
*   Trained and mentored all department direct reports and project stake-owners on newly implemented NPD/NPI processes
*   Initiated a RED/AMBER/GREEN Report providing continuous real-time project updates to the Senior Leadership Team
*   Assisting with the closure of all US based operations, closing out all active projects and providing updates on financial
impact due to open P.O.'s with external ingredient, packaging suppliers and Contract Manufactures

Senior Project Manager, New Product Development & Innovation

Established NPD Teams, assigned deliverables, created realistic internal/external time-lines and provided continuous leadership
for mid/large-scale Global OTC/Non-OTC NPD Teams from Ideation through Commercialization utilizing MS Project and the six key phases of the NPD process and 5 Stage Gates. Thus, successfully launching as scheduled over 215 new or updated
products across all brand categories and generating over $300 MM in retail sales. Partnered with Brand Owners across all
categories; Color Cosmetics; Skincare {OTC/NON-OTC}; Bath, Beauty; Wellness and Promotional.

*   Partnered with Global Regulatory Affairs to ensure all products in development were globally compliant per the government agency overseeing all new products introduced to a specific market
*   Ensured Product Safety Department followed all Testing and Validation requirements, ensuring all formula and package
testing requirements were identified, scheduled, and completed prior to final formula approval
*   Led all NPD/NPI Project Kick-Off Meetings, weekly project update meetings and monthly Stage Gate Meetings
*   Ensured all key stake-owners had a clear understanding of the project scope, deliverables and critical path milestones, target
cost and other objectives as detailed in the Marketing Product Brief
*   Refined NPD process thus improving project flow and on-time project completion by 60%
*   Led "Excess Inventory Team" to recover over $2.8 MM in operating expenses for 2016 and 2017 fiscal years
*   Oversaw the Creative process from Ideation, Creative Concept through final approved primary/secondary packaging copy

Senior Manager, Project/Program Management

FDA Regulated Supply Chain Project Manager for new and or updates to existing Neuro EPG, IPG, and DBS. Developed
project plans and budgets, identify team members, source component and manufacturing suppliers. Managed supplier contract and cost negotiations/agreements for assigned projects, components and commodities.

*   Co-managed replenishment Buyer's $200 MM annual spends
*   Coordinated and attended supplier audits and production starts with key project stake-holders ensuring all supplier launch
execution deliverables were 100% completed as scheduled
*   Annual cost reduction strategies for global business units, 2014/2015 $2.3 MM
*   Developed a Supply Chain Department product development road-map that aligned with the lead PMO for all projects
which assured 100% on-time completion of all Supply Chain project deliverables

Senior Project Manager - Supply Chain Project Department

Led all China and other emerging APAC and South East Asia Markets NPD and other product development projects
collaboratively with Mary Kay China and US APAC Team to ensure all global stake-holders were aligned with the goals and objectives of the project as communicated by the Global Brand Marketing Manager. Provided continuous leadership for all
product line categories; OTC and NON-OTC Skin and Body Care; Fragrance; Color Cosmetic; Promotional and GWP.

*   Partnered with Project Owners to determine team members assignments, specific deliverables, key milestones and other
potential global resources
*   Teamed with Global Regulatory Affairs, to ensure timely exchange of all NPD and existing product compliance
information updates were communicated to the Brand Owner and complied with all FDA and APAC Ministry of Health
guidelines
*   Teams directed successfully launched over 273 new OTC and NON-OTC products in China and other APAC Market's
increasing combined regional sales an average by 33% annually
*   Co-designed and implemented Stage Gate Product Development Process, identifying key deliverables and milestones from concept to commercialization for all Mary Kay Global Team Members and functions
*   Met weekly with Mary Kay Global Senior Leadership to provide status update on all ongoing projects and initiatives
*   Provided ongoing training and guidance to current and new Global employees on the Product Development processes and team expectations

Program/Project Manager - South East Asia & APAC Markets

Managed supplier relations and sourced custom and/or stock primary and secondary packaging requirements for all NPD
projects and/or packaging updates to existing products and capital projects. Attended packaging supplier's first production as
needed to ensure quality and scheduling expectations were met. Oversaw and reported supplier performance evaluation of on-
time deliveries and other critical KPI's and partnered with Supply Scheduling and Planning counterparts to continuously
monitor MRP and Manufacturing Production Schedules to ensure zero interruptions for all ongoing replenishment orders.

*   Introduced low cost custom quality primary and secondary packaging options for global markets with a lower target COGS
which yielded an average saving of 33% allowing the markets to participate in all product launches
*   Oversaw the procurement of 150 custom and or stock personal care and cosmetic packaging components with an average
annual spend of $575 MM
*   Cost reduction strategies yielded a $500,000 first year

Senior Buyer - Custom Packaging

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Northwood University