Hasmek Siwajian
Sunland,CA
Summary
I am a senior quality control leader, trainer, and educator in the personal care industry, with over 15 years of experience developing and enhancing food, personal care, and nutrition products. In my recent role, I worked as a senior quality control chemist and interim quality control lab manager at Best Formulations Personal Care. This company specializes in developing and enhancing personal products that meet the highest quality and safety standards. As part of my role, I oversee and manage the laboratory operations, including establishing and maintaining standard operating procedures, conducting, training, mentoring, of quality control chemists, along with various testing and analytical methods, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, I leveraged my education in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology Doctor of Education program to support and empower my team, foster a collaborative and innovative culture, and align our goals with the company's vision and mission. My future goal after completing my doctoral program is to expand my academic career and serve as an educator in higher education alongside my industry career.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Nutrition Coach /Consultant
Perfectly Imperfect Nutrition Consulting Services
09.2019 - Current
- Improved clients'' overall health by designing personalized nutrition plans and conducting regular follow-up sessions.
- Assisted over 50 clients in achieving weight loss goals through tailored meal plans and consistent coaching support.
- Educated clients on proper food choices, portion control, and healthy cooking techniques for sustained results.
- Provided ongoing motivation and guidance to help clients overcome challenges and maintain progress toward their goals.
- Developed engaging group workshops to educate clients on various nutrition topics, promoting healthier lifestyles within the community.
Senior Quality Control Chemist /Interim Quality Manager
Best Formulations LLC
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Trained 10 junior chemists in proper laboratory techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Educated chemists and laboratory technicians on existing and emerging quality control methods to enhance testing and research capabilities.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough chemical analyses and implementing corrective actions.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by developing and optimizing analytical methods for routine testing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address production issues and implement process improvements.
- Provided technical support to manufacturing teams, enabling the production of high-quality products.
- Investigated out-of-specification results, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Senior Quality Control Chemist /Quality Lab Supervisor
Bright Innovation Laboratories
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed approximately 15 quality control technicians, fostering collaboration and open communication.
- Mentored new hires in company policies and procedures, ensuring rapid integration into the quality control team.
- Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching, and work delegation.
- Implemented corrective actions in response to identified deficiencies, preventing recurring issues and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Advocated for a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by sharing best practices and promoting open dialogue among team members about potential enhancements to current workflows.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address quality concerns and develop solutions proactively.
Quality Control Coordinator
Cosmetic Group USA
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Trained approximately 10 new hires on quality control protocols and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Streamlined quality control processes for increased efficiency and reduced waste, resulting in cost savings.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced lead times and improved overall production efficiency.
- Reviewed data from quality tests to identify trends and patterns that could indicate potential issues or areas for improvement in the manufacturing process.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
Doctoral Research Assistant
Pepperdine University Graduate School Of Education
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Encouraged and inspired 60 doctoral students to submit for publication through weekly mentorship, in-person meetings, or email correspondence.
- ·Co-chaired the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Pepperdine Chapter by co-leading bi-monthly chapter meetings and influencing, educating, and impacting over 15 students.
- Produced a personal doctoral website with a professional blog, which over 100 people view weekly.
- Disseminated five conference submissions, including IOSSBR New Orleans, IOSSBR Boston, and IOSSBR Boca Raton, leading to proceedings publications.
- Served as student chair for the Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM).
- Served as a Diplomat for the Los Angeles World Affairs Council.
- Yielded co-submission opportunities with EDOL alumni, students, and PhD candidates
- Served as a Teaching Assistant for the Excellence and Innovation Project (EIP).
Stability Chemist /Department Team Leader
Levlad LLC
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Trained/Mentored new 10 chemists in department processes and procedures.
- A key expert involved in planning and executing stability tests for pH, viscosity, and related physical and chemical characteristics of manufactured products.
- Identified department process improvement areas, leading to more streamlined operations.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures, and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Established efficiency in finding stability information and records by creating a stability log tracking system.
- Optimized stability test results by launching a stability photo share drive
- Addressed a need for official records of temperatures in stability chambers by establishing a daily temperature log sheet.
Stability Chemist /Team Leader
Bocchi Laboratories
02.2013 - 11.2015
- A key expert involved in planning and executing stability tests for pH, viscosity, and related physical and chemical characteristics of manufactured products.
- Mentored 15 junior chemists, providing guidance on industry best practices and career development opportunities.
- Devised and implemented stability department processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Managed, monitored, maintained, and troubleshot complex laboratory equipment, including viscometers, pH meters, and stability chambers.
- Improved comprehension of the stability test results form and simplified results analysis by developing a new, optimized template.
- Addressed a need for official records of temperatures in stability chambers by establishing a daily temperature log sheet.
Microbiologist Team Leader
Natural Balance Pet Foods
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Mentored 15 junior staff members through training sessions and one-on-one guidance, fostering career growth within the team.
- Conducted testing on finished animal food products, primarily enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and microbiological testing.
- Scheduled and trained technical staff members.
- Ensured alignment with GDP and FDA guidelines by developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs). Maintained and calibrated laboratory instruments.
- Eliminated a dangerous situation that could lead to bacterial growth and contamination by replacing the existing laboratory practice of putting washed laboratory instruments/equipment on paper towels with a proper dish rack.
- Rose to meet goals of delivering 30 sample tests daily by designing a faster, more efficient test method that more than doubled the daily test capacity.
Quality Assurance Technical Team Lead
Creation's Garden Natural Products
12.2008 - 06.2009
- Facilitated development and launch of new pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, health, beauty, and personal care products through microbiology testing on all products.
- Enabled testing of 20 samples daily to meet volume demands by creating a more efficient test method.
- Streamlined laboratory operations to enhance productivity and efficiency by replacing a disorganized setup with a more structured workflow.
Education
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Pepperdine University
West Los Angeles, Ca05.2024
Master of Science - Food Science
Chapman University
Orange, CA05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition, Dietetics, & Food Science
California State University
Northridge, CA05.2009
Skills
- Leadership
- Management
- Mentorship
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Writing
- Research
- Data Analysis
- Time Management
- Active Listening
Accomplishments
- Student Chair - Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM) May 2018 – May 2018
- Diplomat – Los Angeles World Affairs Council May 2018 – Sept 2019
- Vice Chair – Association for Computing Machinery January 2018 – November 2019
- Scholarship Without Borders January 2018 – November 2019
- Global Ambassador for the Office of the Associate Dean of Education January 2018 – May 2019
Timeline
Senior Quality Control Chemist /Interim Quality Manager
Best Formulations LLC
08.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Quality Control Chemist /Quality Lab Supervisor
Bright Innovation Laboratories
10.2021 - 03.2022
Quality Control Coordinator
Cosmetic Group USA
01.2020 - 07.2020
Owner / Nutrition Coach /Consultant
Perfectly Imperfect Nutrition Consulting Services
09.2019 - Current
Doctoral Research Assistant
Pepperdine University Graduate School Of Education
01.2018 - 05.2019
Stability Chemist /Department Team Leader
Levlad LLC
11.2015 - 10.2018
Stability Chemist /Team Leader
Bocchi Laboratories
02.2013 - 11.2015
Microbiologist Team Leader
Natural Balance Pet Foods
05.2011 - 06.2012
Quality Assurance Technical Team Lead
Creation's Garden Natural Products
12.2008 - 06.2009
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Pepperdine University
Master of Science - Food Science
Chapman University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition, Dietetics, & Food Science
California State University
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