Dacia Scott

Experience

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  Pitt in Tanzania

  May 2017 - Jun 2017

  Student

  -Traveled to East Africa to study the marketing of public health products and Swahili in Iringa, Tanzania. Visited several NGO's and developmental projects within the city as well as in others towns around the area. -Took classes in Swahili, Public Health, and Cultural Experience. Conducted research and created a paper discussing the obstacles and hardships in women's education as well as education as a whole in Tanzania that hinders the overall well-being of young women.

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  New York Power Authority

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Developmental Intern: Environmental Justice

  -Assisted in the design of an “Energy Xplorer” mobile learning exhibit for underserved communities throughout the state of New York as well as assisted in on-going projects improving STEM education in underprivileged areas of New York-Coordinated and conducted meetings and interviews with similar mobile learning units in the New York area and researched their organizations’ successes and pitfalls

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  BASF

  Sept 2020 - May 2021

  Emulsion/Resin Development

  -Ensured quality assurance in a fast paced environment for advanced emulsion coatings for 20+ industry clients both internally and externally.-Managed 50+ weekly experimentations evaluating formula adhesion, tensile strength, water absorption, heat/age stability, permeability, appearance, workability, and film performance using SOP’s supporting manufacturing and field services.-Implemented new experimentation and presented technical data to executives to maintain relationships with vendors and establish new business. Show less

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  The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

  Jul 2021 - Feb 2025

  Bath & Body Care

  -Successfully led 60+ new third-party product launches for china registration, vegan reforms, clericalcorrections, and cost reduction across Tom Ford Beauty, Jo Malone, Frederic Malle, and Le Labo.-Expert in quality control and management of formula milestones liaising between cross functional internaland external departments including marketing, regulatory, microbiology, fragrance, packaging,clinical/safety testing, engineering, and analytical services.-Formulated over 150+ prototypes for calendarized project launches for Le Labo and KILIAN Paris.-Conducted experiments improving preservative efficacy and fragrance solubilization of gels and lotions.-Developed monthly marketing materials for luxury cosmetic brands as an ELC Internal Creator Show less

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  Wella Company

  Mar 2025 - now

  Senior Product Developer

  -Qualify and launch innovative hair care & styling products based on consumer insights for Sebastian, Nioxin, and North America retail/pro market brands-Develop learning plans for product testing and evaluation-Define robust claims substantiation strategies-Assess the competitive landscape of North America Care & Styling products to identify opportunities for the development & positioning of new Hair Care & Styling products