Compounding Supervisor at LaDove, Inc. (2024-01 – Present)
Family‑owned contract manufacturer recognized for producing premium beauty, personal care, pet, and home care products with a commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
- Supervised and developed a team of 14 employees, ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety protocols, and production quality standards.
- Increased operational efficiency and product consistency by optimizing manufacturing workflows and implementing process‑improvement initiatives.
- Revised and standardized operational procedures, including updating formulas, batch documentation, and production methods to meet regulatory and quality requirements.
- Led a raw‑material disposal project valued at USD 1.5M, ensuring compliant handling, traceability, and environmental safety.
- Directed optimization of compounding areas, including tank sanitization, cleaning validation, and equipment readiness to support high‑quality batch production.
Process Engineer at Pan American Fragrances, Inc. (2024-01 – 2024-12)
Supports customers throughout the Americas with cosmetic and fragrance products that reach markets worldwide.
- Optimized manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, product quality, and safety while ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.
- Troubleshot production line issues, identified root causes, and implemented corrective actions that increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Partnered with R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to streamline production workflows, support formula scale‑up, and ensure products consistently met quality specifications.
- Oversaw sanitation, cleaning validation, and equipment readiness to support high‑quality batch production and minimize contamination risks.
Compounding Supervisor / Quality Control Lead Products in Process at Chemco Corporation (2020-01 – 2023-12)
Concept‑to‑shelf manufacturer of professional skin, hair, and body care products, offering both proprietary brands and comprehensive private‑label and contract manufacturing services.
- Directed a team of 15 employees, driving adherence to safety protocols and quality benchmarks to support reliable and efficient manufacturing operations.
- Maintained rigorous quality control by performing and validating key tests (pH, Brookfield viscosity, specific gravity) to ensure batch consistency and regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw raw‑material inventory levels and partnered closely with Supply Chain to maintain accurate stock, prevent shortages, and support uninterrupted production.
- Served as a liaison across Planning, Maintenance, Customer Service, QA, QC, and Production to align priorities, resolve issues, and ensure smooth end‑to‑end operations.
- Reduced finished‑goods stock levels by 90% over two years through improved inventory accuracy, demand alignment, and process optimization.
- Implemented a new racking system that improved warehouse organization, increased storage efficiency, and strengthened material traceability.
- Generated batch cards and production documentation using Fishbowl and Formulator, ensuring accurate batch records and compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
Maintenance Manager at Colonnade Management, Inc. (2008-01 – 2010-12)
Corporate office, multi-tenant building, 12 floors, 100+ units.
- Supervised a team of 2 employees and managed over 20 vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely, high‑quality maintenance and repair services.
- Directed daily building operations, preventive maintenance programs, and corrective repairs to maintain safe, efficient, and fully functional facilities.
- Coordinated building permits, inspections, and new construction projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations and smooth execution of development activities.
- Oversaw procurement of new equipment, evaluating needs, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring cost‑effective purchasing decisions.
- Maintained accurate inventory of materials, tools, and equipment to support uninterrupted maintenance operations.
- Partnered with Marketing to implement new property management strategies that enhanced tenant experience and operational efficiency.
Owner & Operator at Harf Investment Group, Inc. (2000-01 – 2008-12)
$2M general contracting business with proven expertise in single‑family home builds and commercial construction and renovation projects.
- Led customer relationships, prepared cost estimates, defined scopes of work, and developed design proposals for construction and renovation projects.
- Managed end‑to‑end construction and remodeling activities, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general building repairs, ensuring high‑quality and code‑compliant execution.
- Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating schedules, resources, and contractors to ensure timely completion and minimal disruption to tenants and operations.
Quality Control Technologist at Cuenca Labs. (1998-01 – 2000-12)
Family‑owned contract manufacturer recognized for producing premium beauty and hair color products with a strong commitment to quality and innovation.
- Redesigned and standardized manufacturing procedures to strengthen quality control, improve process efficiency, and ensure consistent GMP‑compliant operations.
- Maintained rigorous quality control standards by performing and validating critical tests (pH, Brookfield viscosity, specific gravity) to ensure batch accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated closely with R&D to streamline formula scale‑up, optimize production workflows, and ensure all products met established quality and performance specifications.
