Christina Romano, PMP, CSM, CSPO

Experience

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  Apple Retail

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Mac Specialist
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  The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

  Jun 2010 - now

  Leverage logic-based integrated schedules to lead top launches for several brands of various revenue volumes. Act as single technical voice, working in partnership with the technical program leads, to provide a technical recommendation and mitigation plan for R&D to the greater team. Managed a brand portfolio worth $1.2 billion dollars. Led a team of five scientists with their day-to-day troubleshooting, training, and project management. Ensured program timelines were on track and key milestones were met. Partnered with cross-functional teams to make certain formulas were prepared for commercialization. Assisted supply chain with planning estimates and supported Marketing team with finalizing consumer testing plans. Formulated OTC/SPF emulsion products for international and domestic markets. Led and trained a team of two junior scientists. Collaborated with cross-functional and multi-site teams to improve process efficiency. Became well-versed in FDA over the counter regulations and GMP practices. Incorporated new formulating procedures and raw materials into product development. Partnered with corporate liaisons to approve product standards. Conducted stability and safety testing on new products to determine commercial feasibility. Recommended solutions to product or process issues and informed management of project progression.

  • Associate Director, Project Management

    Oct 2021 - now

  • R&D Lab/Project Manager

    Jun 2018 - Oct 2021

  • R&D Senior Scientist

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2018

  • R&D Scientist

    Jun 2010 - Jun 2014