Gia C Fazio, PhD

Experience

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  Indiana University

  Jan 2000 - Aug 2001

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2000 - Aug 2001

  • Undergraduate Teaching Intern, Molecular Biology

    Jan 2000 - May 2001
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  Rice University

  Aug 2001 - Aug 2006

  Explored origins of secondary metabolic natural products generated by single class of enzymes from several higher plants to characterize terpene biosynthetic enzymes; broadened metabolic profile and phylogenetic relationships of multiple plant species. Contributed to study of neuronal signaling in model system, Drosophila melanogaster; maintained specimen stock, supported graduate student research and supervised undergraduates conducting research; additionally collected and prepared samples for fluorescent protein expression assays and assisted with electron microscopy sample preparation.

  • Research Assistant

    Aug 2002 - Aug 2006

  • Research Technician – Genetics Lab

    Aug 2001 - Aug 2002
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  Arcadia Biosciences

  Sept 2006 - May 2017

  Managed program portfolio with focus on key projects. Prioritized, organized and implemented strategy for all programs. Identified key deficiencies and resolution options for improvement.* Initiated new role within organization to manage 40+ program portfolio; pull together project managers and resource group staff to execute field trials, research and regulatory studies; set clear expectations and goals for teams to provide clarity of strategy for participating team members; Collaborated with internal and external program managers to challenge deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of each project- Reported to the CFO in a new role to track projects, report consistently and identify bottlenecks to avoid negative variances in budget, deadlines or results.- Supported teams across broad technical, financial and scientific disciplines toward milestone achievement. - Created detailed work plans, schedules and work breakdown structures across functional and supportive groups.- Presented high-level summaries and research updates to the Company, the executive management team as well as external partners and conferences. Show less Provided valuable blend of scientific research expertise with business savvy; navigated key deliverables and represented organization both internally and externally; success in analytical assay design and development to generate data supporting multiple regulatory submissions.- Conceived of and launched group focused on centralizing skills, functions and experiments within organization to generate data for multiple regulatory submissions worldwide.- Led the design and execution of experiments on transgenic materials to support data for submission to domestic and international regulatory agencies to satisfy consumer and environmental regulations.- Prepared, researched and wrote multiple submissions for international Regulatory agencies.- Developed and maintained $1 million department budget, managed capital equipment budget and $3 million joint venture budget. Show less

  • Director of Project Planning

    Jun 2015 - May 2017

  • Principal Scientist, Analytical Science and Regulatory Support

    Jan 2011 - Jun 2015

  • Principal Scientist, Nitrogen Use Efficiency

    Sept 2006 - Dec 2010
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  Self-employed

  Jun 2017 - now

  Independent Consultant

  Collaborate with key contacts within companies to identify project, scientific or regulatory needs. - Manage formal responses to regulatory agencies, review technical data and literature, and provide formal reports accessible to scientific, executive or consumer audiences. - Develop work plans and mediate contact between client and outside parties as needed.- Assess compliance risk and make recommendations to correct non-compliance.

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  Benson Hill

  May 2019 - Apr 2020

  Director Project Management

  • Direct technical and organizational effort require to accomplish project requirements in accordance with project scope, objectives, tasks, stakeholders, safety, regulatory, schedule and budget. • Identify, evaluate, and resolve project conflicts and issues and mitigate risk. Identify resource requirements and constraints for projects against pre-determined timelines, budget and objectives.• Facilitate cross-functional teams in attaining desired Company objectives.

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  University of South Carolina-Beaufort

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  Adjunct Professor

  Responsible for selecting and compiling tests, assignments and/or online discussion exercises that permit measurement of performance relative to standardized learning objectives. Coordinate courseware and curriculum with academic department chair. Facilitate class instruction in accordance with learning objectives and session plan outlines and evaluate student performance.

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  Arcadia Biosciences

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  Chief of Staff
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  Revol Greens

  Mar 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Chief of Staff

    Aug 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Director Project Management

    Mar 2022 - Jul 2023