Dana C.

Experience

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  RUCDR Infinite Biologics

  Sept 2005 - Aug 2007

  Cell & DNA Technician

  Contributed to the identification and understanding of the genetic causes of complex human diseases by providing the highest quality technical advice, logistical support, cell lines and DNA to the scientific community. Gel electrophoresis, DNA arrays, phenotyping, Elisa, and PCR techniques.

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  Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

  Sept 2007 - May 2009

  Medical Laboratory Technologist

  Collected samples from mice and ran appropriate testing in order to understand the effects of Osteopontin in cancer induced kidneys.

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  L'Oréal

  Mar 2009 - Mar 2009

  Innovationist

  L’oreal Innovation Lab. Mock product launch.

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  L'Oréal

  Jun 2009 - now

  Strategic partner with the Skin Care labs, Consumer Market Innovation, Direction Innovation, Portfolio Management, and other groups within the L’Oreal Evaluation Intelligence division.• Create robust product evaluation plans to build a strong body of evidence for a skin product or skin related device.• Support brands to successfully translate product innovation to launch plans.• Embody user voice within domain and global cross-functional core teams and identify consumer relevance of key strategic projects across different markets and targets.• Synthesize data and results between sciences (consumer/sensory/expert/ instrumental/clinical/claims) to create product insights and performance rationale.• Partner with project leaders to define project briefs, product performance pyramids, consumer targets and key competition for skin projects.• Work closely with Global Category leaders (GCL) and global Skin CL network• Synthesize and communicate key project performance as a representative for Evaluation Intelligence at top management and global meetings.• Enforce Evaluation Intelligence interface/project mode by staying well- integrated with the business throughout testing and transfer of projects for launch to ensure alignment on product performance. Show less Strategic partner with the Skin Care labs, Consumer Market Innovation, Direction Innovation, Portfolio Management, and other groups within the L’Oreal Evaluation Intelligence division.• Create robust product evaluation plans to build a strong body of evidence for a skin product or skin related device.• Support brands to successfully translate product innovation to launch plans.• Embody user voice within domain and global cross-functional core teams and identify consumer relevance of key strategic projects across different markets and targets.• Synthesize data and results between sciences (consumer/sensory/expert/ instrumental/clinical/claims) to create product insights and performance rationale.• Partner with project leaders to define project briefs, product performance pyramids, consumer targets and key competition for skin projects.• Work closely with Global Category leaders (GCL) and global Skin CL network• Synthesize and communicate key project performance as a representative for Evaluation Intelligence at top management and global meetings.• Enforce Evaluation Intelligence interface/project mode by staying well- integrated with the business throughout testing and transfer of projects for launch to ensure alignment on product performance. Show less • Global network and relation building. Partnered in a 10+ salon deposit in the tri-state as well as with Redken Platform Artists and NAHA winners. Partnership with Redken Flagship Salon- Cutler.• Sensory & Expert cosmetology (salon) hair testing for all brands including Redken, Matrix, L’oreal Professional, Pulp Riot, Garnier, L’Oreal Paris, Carol’s Daughter, Mizani and Soft Sheen Carson.• Competitor product assessment and diagnosis of signature• Manage and develop a team of research specialists and scientists – 8 FTE plus contractors.• Strong local and international project management and prioritization with U.S., Brazil, Europe, Asia, and So. Africa hubs• Data interpretation and synthesis• SIMS, SAS, R, ARCS and DNA for experimental design, execution, and statistical data analysis• Qualitative and Quantitative testing internally and externally with vendors• Innovative and creative solutions for test design• Lab liaison• Hair color reading• Category Leader hair stretch assignment (3 mo.)• Created multiple new ways of working to ensure efficient and relevant testing that meets both the lab and my teams’ needs. Show less • Sensory & Expert cosmetology (salon) testing for hair and makeup testing for all brands including Redken, Matrix, L’oreal Professional, Garnier, L’Oreal Paris, Carol’s Daughter, Mizani, Soft Sheen Carson, and Maybelline.• Manage and develop a team of research evaluators – 9 FTE plus contractors – across two sites.• Strong local and international project management with U.S., Brazil, Europe, Asia, and So. Africa hubs• Data interpretation and synthesis• SIMS, SAS, R, ARCS and DNA for experimental design, execution, and statistical data analysis• Qualitative and Quantitative testing internally and externally with vendors• Innovative and creative solutions for test design• Lab liaison• Hair color reading Show less • Formulation product development from lab to plant production for anhydrous systems• Eye, lip, face, and nails. Carried out multiple product launches for Maybelline, L’Oreal, and Vogue for international launches. Worked closely with DMI and CMI.• Lead high-level visibility project testing.• Travelled to Canada, Germany, and Japan to facilitate launches.• Shade matching expert• Investigated new raw materials- pearls, pigments, and substrates.• Worked closely with and contributed to the foresight team.• Wet technology, pressed/loose powder, hot pours, and back injection experience. Show less

  • Category Leader Evaluation Intelligence Director

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Category Leader Evaluation Intelligence

    Nov 2021 - Nov 2023

  • Lead Manager

    Jul 2019 - Oct 2021

  • Group Leader

    Jun 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Senior scientist

    Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Senior Chemist

    Jan 2013 - Sept 2015

  • Chemist - Expatriate

    Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

  • Chemist

    Aug 2009 - Nov 2012

  • Summer Intern

    Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
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  Modena Salon

  Jun 2018 - now

  Master Stylist L1

  Specializing in color correction, unicorn colors and razor cutting.