T. J. Vestal

Director, Product Compliance @Barr Brands

Memphis, TN, US

Responsible for all aspects of product compliance - from idea development to product release - for a medium-sized consumer product chemical company. • Developed processes for regular product audits including review of product claims, labels, internet presence, marketing, and maintenance of required documentation. • Participate in sales meetings with retail customers to provide an understanding of existing and emerging regulatory requirements in the consumer chemical space. Develop and maintain relationships with retail customers.• Track regulations that may impact the ability or manner of product sales at a state, federal, and international level and implement regulatory changes to the business on time and with limited interruptions to the business.• Provide regulatory input and education for all product development meetings with Research & Development and Marketing divisions. • Review of all marketing assets (print, internet, story boards, and video) prior to release.• Responsible for relationship building with regulatory agencies, including response to any notices of non-compliance, and required reporting. • Developed process for third-party testing and product compliance audits.• Designated corporate representative for Regulatory Compliance.

Southeastern Paralegal Institute; Nashville, TN

Paralegal Certificate

University of Memphis

BLS