CHRISTOPHER L. PALAZZOLO

*** ******** *** #** • O’Fallon, MO 63366 • 314-***-**** ac7zt2@r.postjobfree.com

FORMULATION • PROJECT MANAGEMENT • R&D MANAGEMENT

Manufacturing Methods/Procedures • SOPs • Work Instructions • Batch Records

Scrupulously organized technical professional with proven contribution in communications, process improvement, compliance and customer service. Knowledgeable in cGLP, cGMP, and FDA requirements. Systematic project manager skilled in setting priorities, coordinating effort and multitasking in a highly regulated environment with constantly shifting business priorities.

Skilled rapport builder; adept at building productive working relationships based on veracity, personal leadership and trust. Collaborative and resourceful problem solver with an unwavering commitment to quality. Extensively experienced as a formulator with over 300 products on the market, most notably, Germ-X hand sanitizer. Reliable performer with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a passion for exceeding expectations.

¢ EXPERIENCE ¢

SPECTRUM BRANDS, St. Louis, MO

Sr. Research Chemist 5/17-Present

Manager of Research and Development over Pet products including Shampoos, Stain and Odor, Litter, and OTC drugs.

MONSANTO, St. Louis, MO

Chemist II 2/11-5/17

Contract employee through Randstad. Formulation of glyphosate containing products for both lawn and garden and commercial use. Specific details of projects are held in confidentiality.

DYNO MANUFACTURING INC., St. Louis, MO

Consultant/Research and Development 2/10-2/13

Currently supporting the Research & Development staff by formulating industrial cleaners and automobile care products as part of a new facet of business for the company. Job is in evening for secondary income.

Sourcing of new and existing raw materials from vendors for cost savings and production needs.

Inventory management as it relates to current and future production.

Sourcing of packaging that is compatible with reactive products.

Interface with marketing to capture the needs of the customer.

Exceeding expectations on an aggressive timeline.

CENTRAZ INDUSTRIES, St. Louis, MO

Plant Manager/Technical Director 7/09-1/10

Responsible for all plant operations, including Research & Development, Quality Control, Compounding, Production, Purchasing, and Inventory Control. Was second in command and reported directly to the President of the company.

Formulated industrial products (high and low pH cleaners, butyl cleaners, floor waxes, wax remover, quat-based and pine disinfectants, glass cleaner), liquid and powdered laundry detergents including sour treatments and fabric softener, and liquid automatic/hand car wash detergents. Created both concentrated and ready to use formulas, some of which were emulsion and suspension concentrates.

Purchased chemicals and packaging. Familiar with many chemical distributors and packaging companies both locally and nationally.

Supervised the activity of all managers and plant personnel, implementing changes as needed.

Wrote and reconciled all batch records against production goals.

Resolved all situations involving inventory control.

Performed all Quality Control lab testing, primarily pH, viscosity, % solids, and % quat determination by titration.

CHEMIR ANALYTICAL SERVICES, Maryland Heights, MO

Project Leader – Formulations 8/05-12/08

Provided consulting and formulation services to clients who needed a research and development partner. Advised clients on all facets of formulation, compounding, process management, patent protection and production. Clients ranged form individual entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies.

Formulated OTC pharmaceutical, personal care, industrial, and green variations of these products from bench scale to full production.

Composed detailed reports for customers, including formulation, procedure, and chemical sources.

Increased the Formulations department gross sales by 300% from 2007 to 2008.

Traveled to trade shows as a company representative as well as to current and potential customer sites to present company services.

Developed marketing, sales goals, budget and business plan for Formulations department.

Wrote presentation for 2007 SCC Midwest conference that was featured as the keynote address.

DERMASCIENCES, Crestwood, MO

Research and Development Manager 6/00-7/05

Formulated OTC pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and medical devices from bench scale to full production. Responsible for coordination of Research and Development, Compounding, Production, and Quality Control departments.

Played a key technical/logistical role in supporting process improvement initiatives, production scheduling, chemical buying, quality control, product development and business decision-making; attended frequent multidisciplinary meetings to share insights, progress and concerns.

Created hydrogel product for deep wounds, ointments for bedsores and diabetic foot care, in addition to several personal care products specifically for the health care industry.

Designed new Compounding area for Toronto facility.

Interfaced with Business Development and Marketing deparments to brainstorm for new ideas.

Applied for U.S. patent protection for body wash with floating spheres.

VI-JON LABORATORIES, St. Louis, MO

Research and Development Chemist 5/92–6/00

Formulated over 200 OTC pharmaceutical and personal care products from bench scale to full production. Vi-Jon was voted Wal-Mart “Vendor of the Year” six of the eight years of my employment. Created Germ-X hand sanitizer from initial concept to tanker scale production. Created products that grew the company from $12M in 1992 to $65M in 2000.

Helped design batch record system that integrated chemical usage per batch with inventory.

Wrote batch records and scaled product up from bench top to full production.

Helped design bulk chemical loading system that increased efficiency by decreasing manufacturing time.

Traveled to contract packagers to train the staff on compounding and quality control of products.

Worked closely with Marketing and Business Development to target potentially lucrative markets, and the Engineering and Compounding departments on new processes required to manufacture new products.

VESS BEVERAGES, St. Louis, MO

Laboratory Technician 4/90–5/92

Responsibilities included batching concentrated flavors into syrup used to make soda, fruit juice and Gatorade. Operated beverage processors which converted syrup into finished product. Performed quality control lab testing on raw materials and finished product.

Simultaneously operated can, bottle, and water lines which included product batching, changeovers, and quality control checks.

Received, inventoried, and did quality control checks on incoming raw materials.

Commended by the Plant Manager for shutting down a production line during third shift when no key decision makers were present. Continued manufacturing would have led to a product recall.

Performed quality control, record keeping, and maintenance to Deionized Water system.

¢ AFFILIATIONS ¢

American Chemical Society (ACS) – General Member

Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) – St. Louis Chapter

Association of Drug and Cosmetic Manufacturers of Missouri (ADACIOM) – Past President (2003)

¢ PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & EDUCATION ¢

Sandler Sales and Management Training

B. A., Business Administration/Management, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO

Graduated: magna cum laude

100+ Credit Hours toward Chemistry Major, University of Missouri St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

De Smet Jesuit High 1984 graduate

Effective January 1, 2012

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