George Ibrahim

U.S. Citizen

Willing to relocate

Orange, CA 92869 Cell: 248-***-**** Email: ad2wim@r.postjobfree.com Ibrahim 1

LinkedIn Profile Letter of Recommendation (1) Letter of Recommendation (2) EDUCATION

Various college courses – Chemistry major; taken to enhance skills Fall 1989 - Spring 1995

California State University, Los Angeles

o Biology of Health Maintenance

o Immunology and Serology

Los Angeles Community College

o Introduction to Human Anatomy, Introduction to Human Physiology o Industrial Process, Organic Chemistry II

o Organic Chemistry I, Chemical Quality Control I

Ventura County Community College

o General microbiology

Summer 1995

Spring 1995

August 1993 – January 1994

February – June 1992

September 1991 – February 1992

Fall 1989

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry October 1979 – October 1985 Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

CERTIFICATES AND TRAININGS

Regulatory Requirement for Pharmaceutical Products Course April – June 2016 University of California, Irvine, California

• Statutory and Federal Regulations, OTC management, Pharmaceutical, and Dietary Supplement. Regulatory Requirement for Pharmaceutical Products Professional Budgeting Course June 2015

Corexcel online training

• Rolling/Continuous Budget, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Budgetary Planning, Responsibility Accounting, Master/Static Budget, Complex Master Budget, Activity-Based Budgeting ABB, Zero-Based Budgeting ZBB, Flexible Budgeting, Kaizen Budgeting, Project Budgeting, Cash Budget, Management by Objective MBO Project Management Certificate Program September 2011 – May 2015 University of California, Irvine, California

Professional Regulatory Certificates July 2011 – August 2015 CALISO 9000 online training

• Related to regulations regarding cosmetics, personal care, OTC, pharmaceutical, and dietary manufacturing

o 21 CFR 820 – FDA’s cGMP Medical Device Training

o 9 CFR 417 – USDA HACCP Training

o 21 CFR 210 & 211 – FDA’s cGMP For Finished Pharmaceuticals o ISO 19011:2011 – Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems o 21 CFR 58 – FDA’s cGLP For Non-Clinical Laboratory Studies o ISO 9001:2008 – Quality Management Systems

o ISO 9001:2008 / ISO 19011:2011 Auditor Training

August 2015

April 2015

October 2011

September 2011

August 2011

July 2011

Dec 2011

Complete Cosmetic Chemist Professional Certificate Programs June 2011 – February 2016 Cosmetics & Toiletries online training

• Natural Cosmetic Formulating

• Optimization for Cosmetics

• Developing Natural Cosmetic Formulation

• Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry

February 2016

March 2014

March 2012

June 2011

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

High-performing senior formulation chemist with decades of experience in management, development, and implementation of new products. Highly-driven, passionate, and adaptive. Creative in product innovation, product renovations, and supplier cost reductions. Provides leadership to various teams to help facilitate product development, company growth, cost savings, and profitability. Ibrahim 2

HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Made innovative formulas for celebrities including: o Eye serum for Michael McDonald

o Skin essence for Amanda Shires

o Sleep mask for Kellie Pickler

o Facial moisturizer for Sheryl Crow

o Intensive hydration milk for Trish Yearwood

Created unique hair, skin, and body products (synthetic, natural, botanical, and OTC) complying with national and international regulations (U.S.: NBE, Whole Food, EWG, PCPC, FDA, USDA/NOP, NPA; International: ICH and Kosher) resulting in immediate profits

Used the latest technology in color match

Drove business and internal process improvement through effective team execution o Developed work instructions for quality and production teams to facilitate training/teaching on the manufacturing process

o Gave instructions to technicians and coordinated their work

Participated in issuing Drug Establishment Registration (DER) and 510K with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Applied technical expertise in Triple Constraints (scope, schedule, and budget)

Achieved cost savings and profitability using the earned value on product lifecycle

Investigated customer complaints using NCR (Non-Conformance Report), RCA (Root Cause Analysis – Ishikawa Technique), and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action)

o Communicated with customers to ensure complaint investigations were sufficient and adequate OVERVIEW OF SKILLS

Extensive experience with risk analysis, Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma, RCA, CAPA, Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Proficient in Microsoft Excel®, technical writing, proofreading, and document management

Excellent interpersonal skills and communication

Excellent problem solver and critical thinker

Proficient with Formulator™ and Oracle® Software Highly motivated and trusted project lead

Proficient in Immunoassay and Western Blot techniques

Experience with FDA regulations and application processes

Able to manage expectations with key

stakeholders

Extensive experience in constructing industrial laboratory

Extensive experience with cost/budget management, product development, (re)formulation, and reverse engineering PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Formulation Chemist – Dermalogica, Carson, California November 2023 – December 2023 Temporary position (covering for a Medical Leave), 40 hours per week, Consultation Employment Agency: Actalent

• Making Sunscreen (SPF/OTC) Lab Samples for Stability Studies QC/QA Senior Manager – Cosmetic Lab Inc., Downey, California October 2022 – September 2023 Full-time position, 40 hours per week Company downsized

• Managed QC team members, organized their scope of work, and trained them on performing their job duties

• Covered duties of QC team members during their vacation and sick leave

• Communicated with FDA officials for renewing cosmetic manufacturing registration and OTC drug registration

• Communicated with Ecocert/Cosmos representative during Ecocert auditing for issuing COSMOS Organic Certification

• Updated and trained employees on standard operating procedures

• Validated cleaning and sanitization process, production processes, compounding processes, production machines, and compounding tanks

• Used ProcessPro® software in different applications as needed

• Drove business and internal process improvement through effective team execution

(see details above)

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• Investigated customer complaints using NCR, RCA, and CAPA, and communicated with customers to ensure complaint investigation is sufficient and adequate R&D and QC Chemist – Klen Earth Products, Santa Ana, California May 2022 – October 2022 Full-time position, 40 hours per week Resigned to join Cosmetic Lab Inc.

• (Re)formulated and reverse-engineered cosmetics and personal care products (skin and hair)

• Calculated formula cost

• Trained and monitored performance of lab technician

• Monitored progress of projects by following up with the team and communicating with different departments in the company

• Resolved QC, R&D, and manufacturing problems encountered in processing cosmetic products

Quality Control Manager – Botanx LLC, Anaheim, California July 2021 – March 2022 Full-time position, 40 hours per week

• Audited company documents and created new documents to prepare the facility for ISO 22716/2007 Standard and Accepted Quality Standard (AQL): ISO 2859

• Trained and monitored performance of lab technicians on AQL

• Monitored progress of projects by following up with the team and communicating with different departments of the company

• Resolved QC, R&D, and manufacturing problems encountered in processing cosmetic products

• Drove business and internal process improvement through effective team execution

(see details above)

• Investigated customer complaints using NCR, RCA, and CAPA, and communicated with customers to ensure complaint investigation is sufficient and adequate R&D Chemist – Square M LLC (Merit Manufacturing), Sterling Heights, Michigan Jan 2021 to June 2021 Full-time position, 40 hours per week

• (Re)formulated and reverse-engineered cosmetics, personal care and OTC products

• Resolved R&D issues

Senior Chemist – Adonis Inc (Previously Adonis LLC), Corona, California Dec 2019 – Dec 2020 Full-time position, 40 hours per week

• (Re)formulated and reverse-engineered cosmetics, personal care and OTC products

(cream, lotion, conditioner, mist, etc. using CBD) complying with national standards

• Worked alongside the Director of Outsourcing in supply chain on buying effective raw materials with the lowest cost

• Calculated formula and batch costs

• Applied project management concepts (Work Breakdown Structure [WBS], Statement of Work [SOW], RCA, Triple Constraints, CAPA, etc.) in investigations and wrote investigation summary reports

• Ordered raw materials nationally and globally, and monitored, corrected, and prevented deviation in testing results of raw materials and batches

• Transferred technology from lab scale to pilot and production scale

• Resolved R&D, QC, and manufacturing issues

Manufacturing Lead and Senior Formulation Chemist – Purity Cosmetics, San Jose, California

Nov 2018 – Nov 2019

Full-time position, 40 hours per week

• Primary project manager and formulation lead for full implementation and execution of new lab and manufacturing plant, and execution of new body and skin product line

• Transferred technology from lab scale to pilot and production scale

• Conducted required performance tests and reported results accurately

• Managed a team of direct reports and cross-functional team members

• Successfully created new skin/hair/body care & natural color cosmetic formulations Ibrahim 4

• Monitored pilot and production batches, and tested batches for product conformance

• Resolved R&D, QC, and manufacturing issues using CAPA and RCA

• Applied project management concepts (see above) in different projects Senior Formulation Chemist – GSC Cosmeceutical, Livermore, California May 2018 – September 2018 Temporary/contract position, 40 hours per week Contract position

• Lead chemist and manager for new product formulations including active pharmaceutical ingredients (API)

• Issued stability protocols, filling, and initiating studies

• Prepared stability data and summary reports

• Contacted raw material suppliers regarding Certificate of Origin (vegan vs. animal source), country of origin, Certificate of Raw Materials for satisfying natural standards requirements, and list of ingredients and natural standard requirements for chemical composition of raw materials in formulas

• Conducted and monitored transfer of pilot and production batches

• Resolved R&D, QC, and manufacturing issues using CAPA and RCA

• Applied project management concepts (see above) in different projects Senior Personal Care Chemist – Formula Corp, Auburn, Washington April 2017 – April 2018 Full-time position, 40 hours per week

• (Re)formulated and reverse-engineered cosmetics, personal care and OTC products complying with national standards

• Transferred technology from lab scale to pilot and production scale

• Resolved R&D, QC, and manufacturing issues using CAPA and RCA QC Chemist and Microbiologist – Sunrider Manufacturing, Torrance, California Sept 2013 – Mar 2017 Temporary/contract position, 40 hours per week

• Reviewed batch board for completeness and accuracy according to 21 CFR 210-211

• Adjusted in-process and finished product batches

• Resolved problematic batches by communicating with compounding, QC, and R&D

• Supervised environmental monitoring and cleaning/sanitization program

• Performed microbial count via microscope and streaking technique on agar plates using needles and loops

• Used aseptic technique in bulk processing and microbiological testing

• Applied project management concepts (see above) in different projects R&D and QC Chemist – Creation’s Graden Natural Products, Valencia, California Aug 2011 – Sept 2013 Full-time position, 40 hours per week Company closed

• (Re)formulated and reverse-engineered different types of cosmetics and personal care products including but not limited to shampoo, gel, body wash, cleaners, and powders

• Submitted personal lubricant formula with relevant documents to FDA for 510K approval as a medical device

• Initiated, validated, and trained staff on cleaning and sanitization program

• Supervised environmental monitoring

• Applied project management concepts (see above) in different projects R&D Chemist – Jason Natural Products, Culver City, California December 2010 – June 2011 Temporary/contract position, 40 hours per week

• Formulated and reformulated cosmetics and personal care products in compliance with national and organic standards

• Participated in stability studies

• Monitored pilot batches and first production runs as necessary

• Transferred technology from lab scale to pilot and production scale Chemist I – Neutrogena, Los Angeles, California Jan 2010 – Dec 2010 Temporary/contract position, 40 hours per week

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• Tested raw materials using FTIR, pH meters, and viscometers

• Performed assay of percent total alkalinity, percent free fatty acids, percent ZnO, and percent TiO2 using manual titration

• Adjusted in-process and finished products

• Issued CAPA reports for Out of Specification (OOS) products R&D and QC Chemist – Bocchi Laboratories, Santa Clarita, California July 2001 – October 2009 Full-time position, 40 hours per week Company consolidated to downsize

• Tested, approved, and rejected raw materials using FTIR, pH meters, Karl Fisher & manual titration, water conductivity

• Resolved problematic batch issues, and adjusted in-process and finished products

• (Re)formulated personal care products

• Transferred technology from lab scale to pilot and production scale

• Drove business and internal process improvement through effective team execution

(see details above)

• Communicated with customers to ensure complaint investigations were sufficient and adequate

PCB Analytical Lab Chemist – Flex-Link Products Inc., San Fernando, California May 1997 – June 2001 Full-time position, 40 hours per week Company closed

• Measured and evaluated the thickness of copper plating through holes, Plasma Etch and Etch-Back, and solderability (ANSI/IPC-S-804)

• Adjusted tank plating solutions using wet chemistry and instrumental analysis techniques

• Tested for trace metals (Pb, Hg, Pd, etc.) in wastewater using atomic absorption

• Managed statistical process control and capability of process tracking compliance

• Resolved technical problems causing customer complaints through RCA PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Chemical Society May 2019 – Present

Society of Cosmetic Chemists July 2017 – Present

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

English – Fluent Arabic – Fluent

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