Expert Details
Creating Fragrances, Evaluating Fragrances, Perfumery, Perfumes, Colognes
ID: 726239
Ohio, USA
fragrances for colognes, perfumes, lotions, soaps, shampoos, bath gels, bath salts, room sprays, candles, jelly jars, electric
plug-ins, hair colors. Raw material samples can vary between suppliers-- qualities and grades of materials are paramount in
creative perfumery.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1989 | Degree: BS | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: N. Kentucky University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2007 to 2009 | Employer: Takasago | Title: Senior Perfumer | Department: Perfumery |
Responsibilities:Face to face contact with key contacts at Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH- Creative perfumery and sales. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2007 | Employer: drom fragrances international | Title: Senior Perfumer | Department: Perfumery |
Responsibilities:Face to face contact with key contacts at Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH- Creative perfumery and sales. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 2004 | Employer: Mane USA | Title: Senior Perfumer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Face to face contact with key contacts at Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH- Creative perfumery and sales. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1991 to 1991 | Country / Region: France | Summary: Worked with perfumers in Bar Sur Lou to better understand French fragrance concepts/ideas |
| Years: 2006 to 2006 | Country / Region: Germany | Summary: Worked with perfumers in Baierbrun to better understand Germany fragrance concepts/ideas |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Society of Perfumers; Cosmetic Executive Women; 2000-2007: Fashion Institute of Technology, Mentor Falmouth Christian Church, member |
| Professional Appointments |
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| 1992- present: American Society of Perfumers, member; 2008-2009: President of the American Society of Perfumers; 2000-2007: Fashion Institute of Technology, Mentor; 1996-present: Cosmetic Executive Women, member; |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| She has developed and taught numerous industry clients the fine techniques of smelling and evaluating fragrance materials that are used in perfumery. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| She has a database of raw material vendors that not only provide replenishment samples but also present new technologies and new molecules. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Her entire career has been in the creative perfumery field. Sourcing and researching new and unique fragrances to mirror fragrance and fashion trends. She is able to deliver winning scents below the targeted r.m.c (raw material cost)- allowing better profitability. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| She is able to decipher complicated customer imagery to achieve fragrance wins. She has had success with technically challenging bases- Hair color, electric plug-ins, pyrethrum soluble fragrances, natural insect repellants, liquid and powder detergents, lotions, glycerin soaps, shampoo, soy and paraffin wax, dry oil, bath foam, bath fizz balls, polybeads, jelly jars, water soluble chemistry. |
Fields of Expertise
cologne, fragrance, perfume, perfume chemistry, raw material, care, cosmetic raw material specification, liquid soap, cosmetic product chemistry, fine chemical marketing, cosmetic product development, lipstick, COLIPA, almond oil, astringent, over-the-counter cosmetic, baby wipe, cosmetic product formulation, deodorizer, antibacterial soap, fine chemical intermediate, acne product, skin protectant product, personal care deodorant, make-up, bar soap, deodorant stick formulation, skin care cream, cosmetic stability, cosmetic industry, fabric softener, personal care product, hair-care product, cosmetic product, organic compound, sunscreen, skin care product, shampoo, odor control, fine chemical, detergent, deodorizing, deodorant, cleaning agent, applied organic chemistry, antiperspirant