Rianey Van Rooyen

Experience

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  Manganese Metal Company (Pty) Ltd

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Student Project - Job Shadow

  MMC created a 4-month working opportunity for the top students from the Nelspruit area to job shadow in the areas of interest to gain insight into the field of study interested to pursue. Worked in the main laboratory which included:- Chemical tests on sewer, metals, inflows, nitrogen, manganese- Distillation and titration processes - pH testing - Manufacture solutions required for lab work.

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  Produkta Motors

  Oct 2014 - Nov 2014

  Administration Clerk

  - Carry out all assigned administrative duties.- Maintain office services by organizing office operations and procedures and designing filing systems.- Type, format, proofread and edit documents from notes or dictation.- Manage work schedules, calendars, and appointments.- Obtain information to respond to requests by reviewing files, documents, and records.- Process quotations, invoicing, requests for quotations, and general office duties.- Answer phone calls and forward callers to appropriate staff members.- File and retrieve documents. Show less

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  Private

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

  *AU PAIR FOR 3 GIRLS – 2 PRIMARY AND 1 HIGH SCHOOL*- Take children to school and bring them back.- Cook meals, snacks, and refreshments for the children.- Organise games for the children and play with them.- Help the children complete their homework assignments.- Take children to the park, swimming, and shopping.- Assist during sports events. *ACADEMIC TUTORING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS*- Review classroom or curricula topics and assignments- Assist students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research, and other academic tasks.- Work with students to help them understand key concepts.- Teach skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills, and approaches to answering test questions.- Offer feedback on progress to students’ parents and teachers where appropriate.

  • Au Pair

    Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Tutor

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
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  Isabella Garcia International

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

  Telephonic Sales

  - Place sales calls to prospective customers or previous customers- Answer calls from customers inquiring about products and services offered by clients.- Manage new leads from outbound and inbound calls.- Prepare sales reports containing customer information related to which products and services they purchased.- Input all customer information into the computer system keeping confidentiality in mind at all times.- Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Show less

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  Make-up Artistry Business

  Jan 2018 - now

  Small Business Owner

  ­*SMALL BUSINESS OWNER OF BLANK CANVAS MAKE-UP ARTISTRY*­- Apply makeup to clients before special events such as weddings, photoshoots, birthdays, fashion shows, and award ceremonies.­- Enhance facial aesthetics through makeup.­- Consult with clients and create custom looks based on their specifications.­- Maintain an awareness of the latest trends in beauty.­- Consult clients on their makeup routines to achieve the desired look.­- Operate within health and safety regulations. Show less

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  SDK Agencies

  Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

  Research And Development Intern

  *RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT*- Formulate based on client briefs.- Resource new raw materials- Research and develop new product ideas.- Administrate relevant dossier documentation including approval forms, final formula, costings, INCI's, MSDS, specifications, Manufacturing procedure and marketing write-ups.- Manufacture lab samples for: *Basic formulations: lotion; wash, conditioners; nail polish, body butter, face oil; lip balm, nail polish remover *Intermediate formulations: liquid foundations, face scrubs, gels, eye shadows, powders, lipsticks *Advanced Formulations: face masks, skin treatment products like serums, nail hardeners; coated pigments formulations; high pigment eye shadows*STABILITY AND COMPATIBILITY TESTING*- Prepare product samples, as well as any necessary supporting paperwork. - Execute the timeous recording of completed Stability into final drafts.- Interpret results and compile Stability reports. Show less

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  SkinChem (Pty) Ltd

  Mar 2021 - Feb 2024

  *RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT*- Research and develop all formulation requirements on new formulas, including the creation of formulation sheet, costing, lab tests, stability testing, colour verification­- Research and resource raw materials­- Manufacture lab samples­- Administrate relevant dossier documentation including approval forms, final formula, costings, INCI's, MSDS, PIF’s, specifications, manufacturing procedure, stability results, microbiological testing, and relevant clinical testing*MANUFACTURING*­- Supervise manufacturing operations­- Perform upscale production­- Administrate relevant paperwork, including maintenance, recording of manufacturing team mistakes & accidents, and organizing logs and records*QUALITY CONTROL*­- Oversee that the clearance readings and results of batches occur timeously and accurately, and feedback is given to Manufacturing as timeously as possible­- Supervise In-line QC checks on packaged samples of filled batches and of finished goods received*STABILITY*­- Supervise all product stability operations to produce reliable and accurate data­- Manage and sign-off compiled Stability reports­- Compile stability protocols*MICROBIOLOGICAL AND ALTERNATIVE TESTING*­- Supervise routine microbiological testing on every batch, swabs, and water sampling­- Report any issues with QC specimens and Micro results to the relevant department­- Oversee associated documentation for clinical testing*LABORATORY*­- Manage laboratory set-up for batch clearance, stability, micro testing, and development as required­- Oversee the calibration of laboratory equipment­- Oversee and administrate relevant paperwork, including maintenance and organizing of logs and records*ISO 22716:2007*­- Create and administrate relevant SOPs­- Complete change control requests necessary for changes, in any relevant documents­- Complete non-conformance reports­- Create and administrate relevant protocol documents Show less *RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT*- Research and develop all formulation requirements. - Research and resource raw materials.- Reformulate to improve existing products as needed.- Manufacture lab samples*MANUFACTURING*- Initiate and supervise manufacturing operations.*STABILITY AND COMPATIBILITY TESTING*- Prepare product samples and associated documentation for stability testing. - Continually update the Development team on Stability results at indicated intervals.- Oversee all Product Stability tests to produce reliable and accurate data. - Interpret results and compile Stability reports and protocols.*QUALITY CONTROL*- Administer the clearance readings of batches timeously and accurately and give feedback to Manufacturing as timeously as possible. - Co-signed off for clearance of batches. - Administer the In-line QC checks on packaged samples of filled batches and of finished goods received timeously.*MICROBIOLOGICAL AND CLINICAL TESTING*- Prepare product samples and associated documentation for microbiological and clinical testing.- Administer routine microbiological testing on every batch.- Administer routine microbiological swabs and water sampling. - Report any issues with QC specimens and Micro results to relevant department.*LABORATORY ASSISTANCE*- Initiate and supervise laboratory set-up- Oversee and carry out preparation of jars, labels, and required documents for Stability, Micro, Development, and Manufacturing as required.- Routinely order lab stock to assist Chemists.- Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated routinely.- Ensure that raw material samples are organised and maintained as and when required, to assist Chemists.*EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY*- Routinely Report EPR data*ISO 22716: 2007*- Create and administrate relevant SOPs.- Complete change control requests necessary for changes, in any relevant documents.- Complete necessary non-conformance reports. Show less

  • Cosmetic R&D Chemist

    Mar 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Junior Cosmetic R&D Chemist

    Mar 2021 - Mar 2023
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  Standard. beauty

  Feb 2024 - now

  R&D Cosmetic Chemist & Quality Control Manager