Thomas J.

Hart
200 Decker Pond Road ~ Andover, NJ 07821
Phone: (908) 813-0724 ~ Cell: (973) 214-3452
Email: th10ab69a@westpost.net
Problem Solver with Diverse Management Experience
Experience
Shavers Choice a" SC3
2007 - Current
Madison, MS - Director of R&D
SC3 approached me in 2007 and asked if I could provide R&D, QC/QA and technical
support for their lines. In 2003 I had reformulated products for patent extensio
ns. My duties are inclusive of:
a Ongoing QC/QA
a Purchasing/inventory management
a Label development and design
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The current result of this position has resulted in the acceptance of these prod
ucts into the AAFES supply chain as well as marketing into key personal care dis
tributors.
Hayward Laboratories
2008 -2009
E. Stroudsburg, PA - Quality Control Manager
Managed and enforced all aspects of online, in process, inbound and outbound qua
lity control parameters. Responsibility included management of twenty three empl
oyees on two shifts at two facility locations. My duties were inclusive of, but
not limited to:
a Scheduling
a Training
a SOP writing
a Maintenance of QC/QA Data Base
a Issued approval, rejection and special status reports on chemicals, batching,
packaging components, outbound goods and finished goods at 3rd party logistics w
arehouse
a Performed vendor analysis
TruGreen
Randolph, NJ - Sales
2007 - 2008
My job functions were inclusive of the following activities:
a Neighborhood Marketing
a Sales Presentations
a Customer Care
a Lawn and Horticultural analysis
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Received company award for 2007 Retention Rate and had 400 sales in 2008.
Topiclear, Inc.
2004 a"2008
Miami, FL - Director of R&D
Formulated and designed the packaging for a line of forty-plus products for entr
y into the personal care markets focusing on skin, hair, lip and foot care. My r
esponsibilities were inclusive of:
a Formulation Chemistry, product development and package design
a Selection and compatibility testing of all packaging components
a Management of purchasing and inventory functions utilizing internet ca
pable computer software
The result of this effort concluded in December of 2005 with 40 new products and
sales in excess of $2.5 million dollars.
Dax Hair Care, Inc.
2002 a" 2004
Fairfield, NJ- Director of R&D
Upon completion of the non-compete I joined Dax Hair Care in July of 2002 as Dir
ector of R&D and Marketing. My primary responsibilities were:
a Create new and innovative products
a Modernize the existing product lines packaging and labeling
a Implemented QC/QA program with on and off site testing programs
a Created a contract manufacturing business within the Dax infrastructur
e (Contrax)
a Sold the newly formed company services
a Act as the regulatory liaison with governmental agencies
a Re-define process and quality parameters.
The results yielded a thirty percent increase in gross sales. Seventy percent of
this growth was from new products and managed services. The Contrax business ge
nerated almost four million dollars of gross business in its second year of oper
ation.
A2Z Manufacturers, Inc.
1999 a" 2002
Owner
I was not allowed to work for companies with revenues in excess of $5 million do
llars that were engaged in the development, manufacturing or marketing of any pe
rsonal care or cosmetic products. I started my own under-funded marketing compan
y. Although my products were critically accepted, my financial resources prohibi
ted sales growth. I folded the company in 2002.
A.P. Products Ltd.
1995-1998
New Rochelle, NY - Vice President of Manufacturing
In conjunction with my responsibilities at Concept, in December of 1995 I was pr
omoted to Vice President of Manufacturing for the marketing side of the business
. I had been intimately involved with R&D, package and manufacturing procurement
for this company since 1984. Sales in 1984 were at or about $1 million dollars.
The company had 4 marketable products, no formulas, quality control, feasible m
anufacturing or inventory plans. My responsibilities included:
a Managed the directors of Purchasing, Warehousing/Distribution and Inve
ntory Control/Planning
a Provided a professional liaison between the Marketing and Art departme
nts on transition from idea stage to saleable goods
a Re-negotiated supply contracts with vendors of all packaging, printed
materials and sampling program suppliers
a Received certification from JD Edwards and provided oversight of softw
are implementation for 3 departments
a Successfully managed the strategic relocation of our distribution cent
er with the Vice President of Finance from Stamford, CT to Lima, OH
a Successfully managed a just in time inventory program on all high volu
me repeat buy materials
a Supplied continuous review of operating procedures and cost reductions
to upper management while maintaining quality and product integrity.
The results of this fourteen-year relationship were 110 products, 105 formulas a
nd sales in excess of $40 million dollars. A.P. Products was sold to Revlon for
an estimated amount in excess of $43 million dollars. During the transition of t
echnology period my responsibilities included:
a Transition all technical information including formulas and processes
into the Revlon Tech Center
a Review and approve Revlon transition into ISO 9000 format
a Assist in vendor analysis
a Specify chemical vendors
a Evaluate critical first production or pilot runs
a Provide written critique of the transition process
Concept Cosmetic Laboratory, Ltd. 1995-1
998
Linden, NJ - President
Having provided Purchasing and management advice since 1984, this company approa
ched me with a proposal. They wanted me to aContinue the R&D work and turn this
contract manufacturing company into a profitable businessa. Concept was a manufa
cturer of personal care products in a 50M square foot building doing $600K in sa
les with 14 employees. I inherited small account receivables, high account payab
les and a limited customer base. I liked the idea of this challenge. The followi
ng steps were taken to increase both the productivity and profitability of this
manufacturing facility:
a Re-wrote all Standard Operating Procedures from Order entry through Qu
ality Control
a Established a new agood peoplea hiring practice
a Negotiated new supply contracts with vendors to decrease costs
a Built a state of the art laboratory and conference room to service our
customers
a Added over $1MM in additional processing equipment based upon cash flo
w and business volumes
a Successfully rebuked two union challenges by holding true to my word w
ith employees
a Proposed, attracted and closed on a new customer base to increase sale
s
The resultant effect of these efforts produced a profitable company employing ov
er sixty people in 1998. Concept generated just over $6 million dollars in sales
and became a key piece of a buy-out by Revlon.
New Age Cosmetic Consulting Company, Inc. 1994-1995
Andover, NJ - Owner
At the age of 35 I founded my own consulting company. This company provided cont
ract research and development services to chemical suppliers and cosmetic produc
t marketing companies. This company grossed over $150K in its only year of exist
ence.
ABIC International Consultants
1982-1994
Fairfield, NJ - Technical Consultant
Started as a lab technician and exited as a Lead Technical Consultant reporting
directly to the President. My duties were inclusive of, but not limited to the f
ollowing activities; Client identification, proposal writing, product costing, p
urchasing, complex R&D bench top chemistry, claim validation studies, project ma
nagement, quality control and quality assurance, analysis and interpretation of
results and final report presentation to clients. Examples of the diverse projec
ts managed at this multi-discipline consulting laboratory are presented below:
a For the leading marketer/manufacturer of tabletop sweeteners, successful imple
mentation of a corporate QC/QA program for processes and finished goods. This ta
sk entailed implementation at four facilities located respectively in New York,
California, Florida and Georgia. Resulted in significant cost saving realized in
avoidance of returned goods, freight and administration.
a For a major pharmaceutical company, increase the shelf life of an intra ocular
irrigation fluid used during laser surgery from two weeks to two years by re-de
fining the production process. Applied state of the art, two compartment packagi
ng in combination with innovative lypholization technology. Resulted in a 400% i
ncrease in sales.
a For a small start up holding company, awarded numerous U.S. (i.e. 4,883,659 &
5,039,516) and Foreign Patents for work associated with the use of a water insol
uble polymer in water based cosmetic preparations.
a For a major food company, developed an innovative non-stick chewing gum base f
or incorporation into its entry into the aFree Denta type chewing gum market.
a For a major publication, performed numerous projects related to the comparison
of product performance of many similar products within a product category. Thes
e categories included foods, cosmetics, personal care and household products.
a Developed an in house team specializing in cosmetic and personal care product
development. Resulted in revenue generation in excess of $440K per year.
.
Organizations: Currently or former member of The Institute of Food Technologists
, Society of Cosmetic Chemists, Flavor and Fragrance Chemists Society, Institute
of Packaging Professionals (professional member), Whoas Who Worldwide.
Special Skills: Computer Literate in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Po
wer Point), Certified on JD Edwards Software for Purchasing, Inventory, Costing,
Bill of Material and World Writer. Trained in the operation and setup of Batch
Master MRP inventory and costing modules. Trained in SYSPRO BOM Management. Trai
ned in the operation of both Quicken Wholesale Management and Warehousing Manage
ment.
Professional References:
Gene Frank, Ph.D., Vice President, Raani Corporation - (708) 496-8025 ex. 21 (Ma
nufacturing)
Mark Dufort, President, Info Label a" (800) 463-6711 (Labeling)
Charles Fox, President, Charles Fox & Associates a" (201) 796-7209 (Technical)
Mike Eskalyo, Retired, Vice President of Sales, Barnet Products Corporation, (20
1) 346-4620 (Chemical Supplier)
Personal References:
Dave File, Esq., District Manager, JCP& L - Home (973) 989-8703
Tim Jacobus a" President, Jacobus Studios, (973) 960-1201
Marisa Ferrara, Ph.D., - Resources Global Consultants, (570) 807-0762
Personal:
a Four children between the ages of 15 and 20.
a I love to coach youth sports. I have been coaching for over 29 years.
Founded my own AAU Club.
a Past Vice President and President of the Lake Tranquility Community Cl
ub
a Lead Catechist at Good Shepherd R.C. Church in Andover, NJ for 9th gra
de Confirmation preparation.
a Soloist and member of the Good Shepherd music ministry.