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Interim Manager of Analytical Services
2005
Senior Analytical Chemist
2004 to 2005
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Developed the quality system for the chemical and botanical reference standards.
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Negotiated vendor contracts for catalog supply and develop consignment contracts for
natural product libraries.
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Reviewed and approved all technical data pertaining to marketing, such as brochures,
technical literature and website information.
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Planned and coordinated seminars, shows, educational programs, and publications.
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Consulted with customers and clients while coordinating projects for the analytical and
isolation departments.
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Collaborated with FDA, NIH, ODS, NCCAM, NCNPR, AOAC, USP, AHPA, ABC,
AHP, and industry leaders is common.
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Extensive knowledge in natural products, including Stevia, Hoodia, Tea, and many more.
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Managed up to 15 scientists across three groups.
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Served as scientific expert witness in a class-action lawsuit.
Adjunct Faculty Member, University of Colorado Denver
2005 to 2008
Masters Research Advisor
2005 to 2008
National Center for Natural Products Research
2001 to 2003
University of Mississippi, Associate Research Scientist
Nov. 2002 to 2003
University of Mississippi, Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Jan. 2001 to Nov. 2002
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Analytical group leader responsible for method development of a wide range of botanical
products.
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Developed methods to assess the quality and safety of botanical dietary supplements and
herbals in support of FDA, NIH, USDA, AOAC and industry sponsored research
projects.
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Routine technical reviewer of journal articles prior to submission for publication.
Loudon County School District
Fall 2000
Substitute Teacher, Loudon County, Virginia
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Mars Botanical
, Germantown, Maryland
2009 to 2013
Coordinate the analytical group and the procedures for product safety and quality as well as in
support of product development. Ensure the methods are fit for purpose and meet the dietary
supplement GMP valid testing guidelines. Established ways for working around regulatory
approval of labeling and advertising content. Advised on Food and Dietary Supplement
regulations while regularly watching the regulatory landscape around the globe in support of the
Mars Botanical products.
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Council for Responsible Nutrition Board of Directors
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AOAC Industry Stakeholder Panel member and Working Group Chair for flavonoid
analytical methodologies.
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Prepared substantiation documents and coordinated safety documentation. Served as a
reviewer for scientific journals (JAOAC, and J of Chrom A).
AOAC OMB Teleconference Materials
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