Joanna Antonelli
E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r o f Q u a l i t y / C o m p l i a n c e / P r o d u c t I n t e g r i t y 614- 3 25-3 465 j a n *********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/joannaantonelli40
- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - PROFESSIONAL S U M M A R Y -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Exectuve Quality and Compliance leader with solid foundation in color cosmetics, personal care, OTC, audit strategies and consumer goods, specializing in FDA/MoCRA compliance, cosmetic cGMPS, global regulatory frameowrks, and end-to-end product integrity across multinational supply chains. Seeking to leverage proven track record of process improvements and vendor performance enhancements as a Quality Leader.
- - -- -- -- - --- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - AREAS O F E X P E R T I S E -- -- -- -- - --- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - ASTM • CE • CFR • CPSC • CPSIA • EU • FCC •ISO • RoHS & REACH • Green Belt Certification, Six Sigma • ASQ Certification • American Society for Quality • GMP Certification • Multi-Location Contract Packaging • Ethic Audits • Full-Cycle Sourcing/PD and Merchandising • Product Testing Protocols and SOPs • cGMP • Overseas Manufacturing Expertise • Lean Manufacturing • GAP Analysis • Global Manufacturing
- - -- -- -- - --- -- -- -- -- -- PROFESSIONAL E X P E R I E N C E --- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - J+A Global Quality Assurance/Compliance Advisor LLC., Columbus, OH August 2016 - Present Quality/Product Integrity/Compliance Consultant
Color Cosmetics & Personal Care (Director-Level Advisory)
• Provide executive-level Quality and Regulatory Compliance leadership for global color cosmetics brands, including Orveon Global LLC and Green Growth Brands LLC, supporting product integrity, safety, and compliance across full product lifecycle.
• Lead FDA, MoCRA, EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC 1223/2009), ISO 22716 (Cosmetic cGMP) compliance strategies for color cosmetics, including foundations, lips, eye, and skin care products.
• Develop and implement cosmetic-specific SOP’s covering formulation review, raw material qualification, batch release, stability testing, microbial controls, adverse event reporting, and recall readiness and partner cross- functionally with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Packaging, Sourcing, and Legal to ensure compliant formulation changes, artwork approvals, and supplier transitions.
• Oversee contract manufacturer audits (domestic and international) for personal care components, cosmetic cGMP, supplier qualification, and quality system maturity.
• Estabilish risk-based quality frameworks for color cosmetics, personal care, soft lines/hard lines to mitigate regulatory exposure, reduce non-conformance, and ensure brand protection Bath & Body Works, Columbus, OH July 2023 - Present Social Compliance Lead/Brand Protection (Consultant/Contract)
• Responsible for auditing 150 external U.S. domestic & Canada facilities (contract manufacturers) in accordance with Bath & Body Works audit protocols for Social Compliance.
• Developed audit plans, documents and report non-conformance(s), and recommended corrective action(s) when non-compliance(s) exist.
• Interface with external suppliers and internal cross-functional executive team(s) to review and verify records, compliance with standards, policies and procedures for audit purposes.
• Compile audit findings and communicate results and required actions with facility management.
• Propose and support GMP-based audits, as needed.
• Monitor and verify Corrective Action Plans (CAPS).
• Designed from the ground up the Bath & Body Works Self Audit Manual with Standard Operation Procedures since one currently did not exist.
• Trained and designed “real time” web translation (on-line) / OSHA-Labor Laws & Ethics Laws & Regulations. Green Growth Brands Inc., Columbus, OH March 2019 – September 2020 Quality Assurance Senior Manager/Sourcing
• Directed regulatory compliance assessments for U.S. and global market entry, including ingredient compliance, restricted substances, labeling/claims substantiation, and product registration support.
• Led quality assurance teams in managing product integrity, compliance, and development, resulting in a 20% improvement in first-pass supplier quality.
• Created and standardized production and quality protocols, establishing a comprehensive reference system for product specifications and quality benchmarks.
• Enhanced quality control measures, leading to a 15% increase in specifications compliance for finished over-the- counter products, while providing direct quality support to manufacturing partners. Thirty-One Gifts LLC, Columbus, OH
Senior Global Quality Assurance Manager Apr 2017 - Jan 2019
• Responsible for Continuous Improvement projects that achieved annual savings of $13,000.
• Enhanced product quality and regulatory compliance by implementing robust quality management systems, contributing to a 50% reduction in time to market.
• Developed and integrated cGMP and ISO-compliant processes, improving product pass rates from 85% to over 95% and reducing costs by $6 million.
Jo-Ann Stores, Hudson, OH
Manager, Quality Assurance Apr 2015 - Jul 2016
• Oversaw the enhancement of quality management systems, focusing on assurance, control, and product inspection standards.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive merchandising testing protocol, clarifying roles for external service providers and the internal team.
• Implemented tools and procedures for engagement with third-party testing laboratories, improving efficiency of 95% in record-keeping, organizational structuring, and data management. Mixbin Electronics, LLC (Formerly Mudbug Media), Columbus, OH Dec 2013 – Apr 2015 Director, Global Quality Assurance & Product Design
• Managed key initiatives specializing in the development of tech accessories/OTC for third-party and private-label brands. merchandising, product design/development, quality assurance, packaging, and regulatory compliance.
• Developed Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) catered to clients' protocols, mitigating quality expectations for suppliers upfront, which grew the business by 22% by improving key consumer performance metrics.
• Leveraged proactive behaviors and customer service to create strategic opportunities through direct sourcing, product development and design.
• Provided leadership and training to build collaborative relationships with clients for clarity around quality testing, regulatory, and federal programs.
Additional Relevant Experience (BBW/WBCC/PINK/VS) Dec 1993 – Oct 2013 LBrands, Inc./MAST Global, Columbus, OH, personal care/gifting retailers/e-commerce with $2.6B annual sales. Senior Global Quality Assurance and Sourcing Manager, Gifting and Accessories Global Sourcing and Quality Assurance Manager Quality Assurance Senior Specialist Merchant, Accessories
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