Katherine Martin

Experience

1. Senior Research Project Manager

   Aveda

   Feb 1995 — Present

   Project Management – Implementation of timely project completion and product launch. Proactively troubleshoots, resolves problems, and potential problems that may inhibit project success; initiates rapid and effective corrective actions to ensure attainment of the goal-Facilitate the compliance of international and domestic certified organic standards for food and personal care products-Evaluate finished products, labeling, and certification against the regulatory parameters-Implement required actions to insure compliance-Develop and revise procedures and processes for implementation-Consultant to international suppliers and indigenous people on material specification development, and organic certifiers globally-Investigate supply chain and sustainability of organic raw materials to ensure a consistent supply, product development, socially responsible, and mission aligned-Prepare raw material documentation for review and compliance to the corporate parameters.

Education

• University of Northwestern – St. Paul

  Bachelor of Science in Business Management

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Project Management
• Analytical Chemistry
• Sustainability
• Organic Chemistry
• Product Launch
• Beauty Industry
• Brand Development
• Chemistry
• Supply Chain Management
• Spa
• Raw Materials
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Open Innovation
• Cosmetics
• Marketing Management
• Supply Chain
• Regulatory Affairs
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Retail
• Ingredients
• Competitive Analysis
• Marketing
• Food
• Skin Care
• Polymers
• Gmp
• Consumer Products
• Fragrance
• Luxury Goods
• Fda
• Makeup Artistry
• Global Marketing
• International Marketing
• Formulation
• R&D
• Fmcg
• Product Marketing
• Product Innovation
• Merchandising