Kateryna Holubka
Summary
Highly-motivated, dynamic person with an international experience in cosmetics products development with desire to take on new challenges. I have strong scientific background and use personal multi-approach in product development. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills. Exceptional organization and communicational skills. For me cosmetics is about passion.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R&D Project Manager
OCCY Laboratoire Inc.
Montreal, QC
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed up to 8 projects simultaneously.
- Developed marketing concepts for cosmetics products with strong scientific background.
- Conducted research and analysis of market trends to identify new product opportunities.
- Formulated dermocosmetics products. 7 formulas approved.
- Headed the research of innovative raw materials.
- Collaborated with Marketing, Production and Quality teams to ensure successful product launches.
- Assisted in developing business cases for proposed R&D initiatives before approval by senior leadership.
- Recommended improvements to systems and related processes and worked with corresponding departments to implement improvements.
- Managed stability studies from A to Z.
- Maintained relationships with external partners involved in research activities.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers related to components used in R&D projects.
- Participated in clinical evaluation to establish efficacy assessment
- Presented progress reports on R&D projects to executive management team members.
- Scale-up from 1 kg to 200 kg
- Worked according to GLP and GMP guidelines
Cosmetics Chemist for Marketing Department
Raywell (part of Intercosmetics Milano)
Kyiv, Ukraine
07.2020 - 10.2023
- Fully remote on-demand work
- Analyzed the INCI list to create descriptions of haircare products for the customer catalogue
- Created a content for website (topics about ingredients and cosmetic products).
Application Laboratory Chemist (internship)
PIGM'Azur, Lavollée Group
Nice, France
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Formulated new natural make-up products to meet customer requirements and specifications.
- Demonstrated the benefits of Lavollée raw materials by creating supplier's formula kit.
- Conducted research experiments to develop new formulations using a variety of techniques.
- Evaluated different raw materials, additives, excipients, and active ingredients to optimize formulations.
- Produced natural and semi-natural pigments.
- Researched literature sources to identify potential solutions for formulation challenges.
- Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.
- Created formulas for trade shows and customer events (In-Cosmetics Global 2022 in Paris).
- Internship project management (stabilization of direct and inverse emulsions with new emulsifying system).
- Performed physical testing such as colorimetry, viscosity measurements, pH determinations, to evaluate formulation performance.
- Participated in daily meetings and laboratory tasks.
- Compiled data from tests and experiments for reporting purposes.
- Prepared technical reports summarizing results of formulation development activities.
R&D et Production Manager
Nutritive
Kyiv, Ukraine
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Launched 5 brands and 20+ products.
- Developed and managed strategic plans for R&D projects.
- Created project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans for R&D projects.
- Identified potential risks associated with R&D projects and developed strategies to mitigate them.
- Monitored competitor activities to stay ahead of industry trends in research and development.
- Advised clients about engineering concerns for in-development projects. Generated concept designs.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Developed natural formulas of skincare and haircare products.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team (6 people), providing guidance and support as needed.
- Decreased non-conformity of finished products by 50% by implementing new quality control system.
- Doubled the company's income thanks to successfully completed projects.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Presented products during exhibitions and webinars.
Junior Scientist
Institute of Organic Chemistry of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Synthesized and analyzed organic substances (NMR, chromatography)
- Prepared reports and articles summarizing results of experiments for review by senior staff members.
- Reviewed scientific literature related to research topics to ensure up-to-date knowledge base.
- Conducted research studies in collaboration with senior scientists.
Organic Chemist
Enamine
Kyiv, Ukraine
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Conducted research in organic chemistry related to drug design and synthesis.
- Conducted quality control tests on finished products to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Assisted senior chemists in developing new methods of synthesis.
Education
Master of Science - Cosmetics Engineering
University of Montpellier
Montpellier, France 07.2023
Master's Degree - Technology And Science Management
Montpellier University School of Management
Montpellier, France 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Technology And Engineering
National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute"
Kyiv, Ukraine06.2020
Skills
- Problem solving abilities
- Team player
- Creativity
- Proactiveness
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Critical thinking
Certification
- LVMH Inside Certification
- First aid in the workplace training by CNESST
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
R&D Project Manager
OCCY Laboratoire Inc.
04.2023 - 04.2024
Application Laboratory Chemist (internship)
PIGM'Azur, Lavollée Group
02.2022 - 08.2022
Cosmetics Chemist for Marketing Department
Raywell (part of Intercosmetics Milano)
07.2020 - 10.2023
R&D et Production Manager
Nutritive
12.2019 - 08.2021
Organic Chemist
Enamine
07.2018 - 02.2019
Junior Scientist
Institute of Organic Chemistry of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
02.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Cosmetics Engineering
University of Montpellier
Master's Degree - Technology And Science Management
Montpellier University School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Technology And Engineering
National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute"
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