Manufacturing Manager

Suzanne M. Hemmings

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Valley Stream, NY 11580

Tel.: Home:516-***-****

Cell: 516-***-****

Work: 845-***-****

E-mail: *********@***.***

OBJECTIVE: To competently perform as senior formulation

scientist/chemist or supervisor

WORK HISTORY:

Avon Products, Inc. (Manufacturer of beauty and related products,

Suffern NY)

January 2008- Present

Senior Chemist

Responsibilities at Avon Products Inc.

• Lead the development and delivery of new formula technologies in

the skin care area.

• Identify and incorporate innovative technologies into state-of-the-art

products to support Avon's marketing strategy

• Experiment with raw ingredients, emulsification systems, processing

techniques, and novel delivery systems.

• Interface with external sources to identify and evaluate new

technologies and internal associates to ensure timely testing and

delivery of finished formulations.

• Manage multiple projects, design experiments to resolve formulation

problems, and report on technical subjects.

• Adept in review of patents.

Strong technical background in the development of skin care/personal care

formulations. Ability to identify and evaluate competitive skin/personal care

technologies. Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal and

communication skills. Flexible and work well under pressure and use sound

judgment; a team player in a matrix work environment. Self-motivated and

work independently. Proficient with computers. Handle multiple projects.

Have good attendance and safety record in present position.

Nycomed US Inc. (Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Long Island NY)

May 1995- November 2007

Product Development Scientist

Contribution to Nycomed US Inc:

Formulated the following FDA approved products:

•Diflorasone Diacetate Cream, 0.05%

•Erythromycin Topical Solution, 2%

•Hydrocortisone Valerate Ointment 0. 2%,

•Hydrocortisone Lotion USP 2.5%

•Hydrocortisone Lotion USP1%

•Augmented Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream USP 0.05%

•Augmented Betamethasone Dipropionate Lotion USP, 0.05%

•Fluticasone Propionate Ointment,0.005%

•Fluticasone Propionate Cream, 0.05%

•Metronidazole Topical Cream,0.75%

•Mometasone Furoate Topical Solution, 0.1%

•Sulfacetamide Topical Suspension, 10%

• Prednicarbate Emollient Cream, 0.1%

•Clidamycin Phosphate Pledgets

•Alclometasone Dipropionate Ointment

•Erythromycin Topical Solution pledgets 2%

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS:

•Knowledge of USP and NF procedures

•Working knowledge of analytical techniques including HPLC (millenium) and GE

(Chemstation)

•Knowledge of the functions of raw materials used in cosmetic products and

pharmaceutical dosage forms.

•GMP, OSHA and GLP trained,

•Fragrance evaluation and color matching.

•Excellent mathematical and writing skills.

•Experienced with production manufacturing.

•Proficient in Microsoft Word

Responsibilities at Nycomed US Inc. includes:

•De-formulating and formulating of new products selected for development. (Dosage

forms include ophthalmic and topical creams, ointments, lotions, solutions,

suspensions, gels)

•Developing and optimizing manufacturing procedures for new products.

•Investigating and resolving problems encountered by production/manufacturing.

•Generate reports for out of specification results of stability products.

•Preparing product development reports and quality overall summary reports for

review by FDA.

•Using analytical instruments for quantifying raw material type and levels.

•Microscope studies – API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) morphology/particle

size.

•Familiar with manufacturing equipment (kettles, mixers, pumps. etc).

•Work with project teams.

•Write manufacturing instructions for commercial and exhibition batch sizes.

•Write deviation memoranda for changes made to pre- approved manufacturing

instructions.

•Provide technical support (including literature searches) to assist Regulatory

Affairs Department in resolving and addressing deficiency letters from the FDA.

•Conduct patent searches.

•Supervise and oversee the manufacture of production batches

•Project Team Leader

•Conduct patent searches

ARTMATIC COSMETICS INC. (Cosmetic manufacturing, Brooklyn NY)

1994-1995 Chemist

Perform and assist department manager in testing, evaluation and disposition of

finished products and raw materials used in pigmented products and emulsions with

an emphasis on cost. Formulation of lotions, lipsticks, creams, mascaras, shampoos,

pigmented face products etc.

Responsibilities include:

• Formulation of emulsion and pigmented products

• Maintaining open communication with related departments particularly

marketing.

• Scaling up products made in pilot lab to commercial size.

• Providing technical support to production in the resolution of problem batches.

• Color matching, fragrance selection and evaluation.

• Monitor product stability.

ELIAS FRAGRANCES INC (Fragrances manufacturing, Brooklyn NY)

1991-1994 Chemist

• Bench top compounding of fragrances for the cosmetic, perfume and toiletry

industry.

• Color matching using FD&C colors/prepare color formulation

• Test fragrances and bases for heat color and ultraviolet stability

• Fragrance evaluation and selection for use in various products.

EDUCATION:

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

B.S.

Major: Chemistry.

Minor: Biochemistry.

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, London England

General Certificate of Education:

Advanced Levels in Chemistry and Zoology.

PERSONAL:

US Citizen

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