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Donna Malabanan Garcia

Scarborough,ON

Summary

Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. A commitment to excellent customer service. Self-motivated and takes initiative; fast learner and seeks new opportunities to further skills. Ability to work independently, assess priorities in a fast-paced environment. I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Research and Innovation Chemist

Cosmetica Laboratories
Toronto, ON
08.2019 - Current
  • Working with Product Development and Sales team with new product presentations
  • Corresponds with Customers and internal sales team to secure Customer approvals and prepares master file, manufacturing procedures and specification sheets
  • Assists with the development of systems and procedures for new products
  • Conducted systematic investigation for Canadian Government's "Scientific Research and Experimental Development" program Report
  • Meeting with clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services
  • Development of new and innovative products in various product categories in both hydrous and anhydrous systems such as Powders, Hot Pour, Wet slurry, Skincare and other cosmetics products
  • Preparation and documentation of all experimental lab batches including the procedures and all the applicable test results on the R&I electronic formula cards (Coptis) based on departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Liaises with other departments, Customers and suppliers ensuring communication and the resolution of issues
  • Mentors other R &D personnel and providing support and open communication on all projects
  • Re-engineering of benchmark products in various product categories in hydrous or anhydrous systems with introduction of innovative and technologically advanced raw materials and technologies
  • Liaises with suppliers to source new raw materials, checking availability and prices.

R&I Associate Chemist

Cosmetica Laboratories
Toronto, ON
11.2017 - 08.2019
  • Assist Chemists in the development of new formulas / shades of various Cosmetic product categories in anhydrous systems when required
  • Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
  • Maintain the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of laboratory equipment/instruments and working stations
  • Maintain Compliance to all departmental Health & Safety standards, SOP, GMP,GLP and Regulatory requirements
  • Preparation of lab batches of different colour cosmetics product categories in both anhydrous and hydrous systems including Powders, Hot Pour (Lipsticks, Lip gloss, Concealer), Wet Slurry, Foundations, Mascaras and other Skincare products
  • Ability to participate in clients’ visits, Huddles on new projects/product development as required

Research and Development Chemist

Crystal Claire Cosmetics
Toronto, ON
06.2017 - 11.2017
  • Develop new or improved formulas, products, and/or processes under moderate supervision
  • Complete product development projects under the supervision of Director of R&D or designated Sr
  • R&D Chemist
  • Identify and obtain new raw materials on an ongoing basis, along with appropriate safety/technical documentation, specifications, samples etc
  • For new formulations
  • Conduct all required performance and tests, interprets, records and reports results
  • Interface with Production, Compounding, QA, Purchasing and Sales & Marketing as required
  • Resolve routine customer and production problems
  • Assist senior lab personnel as necessary
  • Execute special projects as assigned

Volunteer Quality Control Chemist

Container Corporation of Canada
Richmond Hill, ON
01.2016 - 06.2017
  • Prepare and test samples from all phases of a manufacturing or other handling process
  • Utilizes lab-work skills and thorough understanding of chemical testing equipment and processes
  • Preserves workplace safety and safe materials handling as appropriate
  • Examined and inspected all containers, materials and products to ensure
  • Packaging and quality assurance specifications are met
  • Report various tests: weight/height, contamination, bent necks, even distribution, rocking bottles, closure test, thickness test, drop test, color, fully blown, and abnormalities

Cashier

Walmart, Scarborough Town Center
01.2017

Shipper

Container Corporation of Canada
01.2014

Education

Real Estate Salesperson Program

Humber College
10.2022

Introduction To Food And Health

Stanford University
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

York University
06.2017

Skills

  • Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
  • Relationship management skills and openness to feedback
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and mentor staff
  • Strong problem analysis and root cause analysis skills
  • Strong commitment to teamwork within and across the organization
  • Excellent oral presentation and written communication –Bilingual: English and Tagalog
  • Proficient in Windows Office Applications and related computer software
  • Proficient in applying Design of Experiment
  • Courteous with Strong Service Mindset
  • Issue and Complaint Resolution
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Customer Service and Assistance

Timeline

Research and Innovation Chemist

Cosmetica Laboratories
08.2019 - Current

R&I Associate Chemist

Cosmetica Laboratories
11.2017 - 08.2019

Research and Development Chemist

Crystal Claire Cosmetics
06.2017 - 11.2017

Cashier

Walmart, Scarborough Town Center
01.2017

Volunteer Quality Control Chemist

Container Corporation of Canada
01.2016 - 06.2017

Shipper

Container Corporation of Canada
01.2014

Real Estate Salesperson Program

Humber College

Introduction To Food And Health

Stanford University

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

York University

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