certified Flavor Chemist

Ana Esteban ************@*******.***

*** *. *** ****** #**** Mobile: 512-***-****

Austin, TX 78701 Home: 512-***-****

Objective

Obtain a position as a flavor chemist in a flavor related company with growth opportunities, building on and utilizing my entrepreneurial, business, and development skills to substantially contribute to the firm’s overall profit and long term growth.

Summary

Essential Salon & Spa, Company owner and founder January 2007 – September 2009

Cramer Aromas y Fragancias, Certified Flavor Chemist January 2004 – May 2006

Mane Flavors and Fragrances, Flavor Chemist assistant August 1996 – April 2002

Essential Salon & Spa January 2007 – September 2009

Executive Director and Owner Barcelona, Spain

Created detailed business plan with five-year financial forecasts and budget, including detailed market research, market analysis, and sales and marketing strategy. Directed location search, lease negotiation and company incorporation as well as review and management of risk and legal issues. Managed recruiting, staffing and human resource support for a staff of seven. Personally executed all sales and marketing efforts including branding for logo design, signage, marketing materials including promotion materials, handouts, in-spa displays, menus, spa design and décor, spa sound (music), spa smell (aroma), and spa taste (complimentary teas and infused waters, gourmet snacks). Directly managed public relations by consistently sending press notes to relevant editors. Developed and maintained relationships with local business owners for spa promotion and cross-marketing opportunities. Owned all direct marketing and sales networking activities, focusing on international and women’s groups, international schools, company’s with high expatriate ratios, and high-end hotels without spa facilities. Developed and maintained spa web site and managed web presence, including search engine placement, social networking sites, and email and web promotions. Developed and implemented client experience map, protocol and training, as well as a quality control and client relationship management and retention programs. Managed all product selection, placement and sales training for Aveda product lines.

• Rated as a premier Barcelona spa and salon; seen in Vogue and InStyle magazines.

• In less than 18 months the company reached profit during the current economic crisis.

• Through strategic branding and marketing activities, built a loyal multi-national client base.

Cramer Aromas y Fragancias January 2004 – May 2006

Senior Flavor Chemist (certified) Santiago de Chile, Chile

Created new and duplicate formulas for flavors based on specific client requests, needs, branding and product objectives. Assisted junior chemists in developing formulas to obtain a successful final formulation; used lab analysis equipment to analyze other fragrances and flavors and determine their chemical composition; and researched the market for new flavor and fragrance tendencies. Designed and incorporated the first new Sensory Evaluation department in the company, including research and presentation of the project to the company’s owners, designing the sensory room, establishing sensory evaluation rules, and establishing a course and manual for all employees on proper Sensory Evaluation training.

• Designed first training course for flavor chemist certification in Chile.

• Implemented the first sensory evaluation room and department in Chile and the company.

• Recruited by the University of Santiago as expert for product descriptions and marketing for honey.

Mane Flavors and Fragrances August 1996 – June 2002

Flavor Chemist Assistant Oakland, California

Created successful flavor formulas for leading companies based on the sensory descriptions of new brands and related marketing campaigns, primarily for beverages and foods. Assisted senior chemists in compounding and mixing aromatic formulas. Recorded every formula written and organized them according to quality, price, new trends, redesigned or updated formulas. Reviewed all FDA and BATF regulations to maintain quality and standard control on our new developed flavors and fragrances. Prepared and assisted in triangle and blind tests for internal sensory evaluations and quality control. Wrote simple formulas under the supervision of senior chemist.

• First person in Oakland lab to be officially certified as a Flavor Chemist.

• Co-created the lemon formula flavor for well known flavored alcoholic beverage brand

• Co-created the fragrance for well known designer fragrance brand.

Education

Bachelors of Science, Food Biochemistry; University of California at Davis May 1996

Certified by The Society of Flavor Chemist June 2002

Personal

Languages: fluent in Spanish, English and Catalan

Interests: travel, spending quality time with family & friends, current events, self-development, fitness.

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