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Estelle Baumhauer

VILLENEUVE LA GARENNE

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Color Expert

L'Oréal Research & Innovation
06.2021 - Current

- Color analysis, definition of component types and dosages
according to product characteristics.
- Adaptation of material color formulation according to
component evolution.
- Verification and guarantee of the quality and consistency of colors
used in mass production.
- Research and develop colors based on customer samples. - Carry out colorimetric tests to ensure compliance with required
required standards.

Innovative Research & Education Manager

Prose
09.2018 - 04.2021

- Management of a team of 8 people.
- Develop continuous improvement plans based on customer feedback and
and technological developments.
- Analyze project requirements to design test scenarios.
scenarios.
- Write detailed reports on test results and recommendations for
recommendations for improvement.

Product Development Manager

Developlus
03.2017 - 07.2018

- Analysis of raw materials and finished products to guarantee
quality.
- Adjustment of existing formulas to meet regulatory or customer-specific
customer requirements.
- Development of formulas and recipes for the industrial production of
dyes and colorants.
- Monitoring market trends and identifying new
innovation opportunities.
- Rigorous application of environmental, health and safety
laboratory work.
- Set up test protocols to validate formulation performance.
formulations.

Color Director

ESalon
12.2009 - 05.2017

- Team management, 30 colorists.
- Analysis and rapid resolution of technical problems during the dyeing process.
- Proposal and implementation of continuous improvements to optimize the performance of the color department.
- Develop formulas and recipes for the industrial production of dyes and coloration.
- Active participation in interdisciplinary meetings aimed at improving the company's overall performance.
- Collaboration with marketing teams to define formulation and packaging requirements.
- Management of cross-functional projects involving different departments (R&D, marketing, production).
- Set up sensory evaluation protocols to validate quality perceived by users.
- Monitoring national and international regulations on cosmetic ingredients and claims.

Color Technician

Dessange
09.1995 - 10.2009

Preparation and organization of theoretical courses on the history
and current trends in color.
- Teach coloring and balayage techniques to students in professional
vocational training students.
- Maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction through exceptional
service.
- Promote values such as teamwork, creativity and professionalism.

Education

GED -

CFA
Troyes, France

Skills

  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Decision-Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Professionalism

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Color Expert

L'Oréal Research & Innovation
06.2021 - Current

Innovative Research & Education Manager

Prose
09.2018 - 04.2021

Product Development Manager

Developlus
03.2017 - 07.2018

Color Director

ESalon
12.2009 - 05.2017

Color Technician

Dessange
09.1995 - 10.2009

GED -

CFA
Estelle Baumhauer