5124 Williams Fork Trail Apt 104, Boulder, CO 80301 281-948-8589

AURELIE COLLEE [email protected] 5124 Williams Fork Trail Apt 104, Boulder, CO 80301 | 281-948-8589 Focus: Laboratory, Botany, Research, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Bilingual in French and English

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ______Saint James Global Research and Development Lead 2015 - Present

 Established and improved product development by delivering innovation ideas and prototypes for medical botanical extracts and utilizing ingredient properties and current market trends.

 Designed experimental strategy based on peer-reviewed publications and clinical trials and led execution of lab scale trials to develop best performing formulation. Optimized dosage rate of the first fast delivery product formulations of its kind using quantitative measures through combined use of botanical extracts and industrially produced pharmaceutical grade ingredients.

 Led quality verification and developed product attribute standards and on-line job aids for plant personnel which defined the product quality for on-going production.

 Managed manufacturing teams and trained operators and QA technicians on optimum product characteristics, ensuring that correlation between processing attributes and final product quality was documented. Workplace performance was improved while operating bottling, mixing, and packaging automation along with Grace Flash Chromatography analytical set ups.

 Created SOPs for all manufacturing and cleaning procedures to pharmaceutical compliance and batch records in accordance with current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) standards under FDA guidelines.

 Researched and procured laboratory equipment to create an efficient work flow environment by identifying streamline processes, improving throughput, increasing lab profitability, reduce risk of errors and turn-around time for manufacturing and enhance overall productivity. Equipment included: HPLC, emulsifiers, packaging equipment, vacuum oven, controlled temperature units, agitators, and glassware. . CW Botanicals Extraction Supervisor 2014-2015

 Supervised and lead the process of botanical extractions using isopropyl alcohol and Waters carbon dioxide supercritical-fluid system, rotary evaporator, vacuum oven, and agitators for four hourly employees.

 Performed and analyzed HPLC Agilent systems to fractionate and quantify botanical extracts and delivered 40% increase in oil efficiency by comparing different plant strains and utilizing research plant data as well as new analytical and theoretical methods to determine more accurate oil measurement algorithm.

 Batched and processed test samples while developing experiments, working models, and comparative analysis for large scale extractions.

 Followed SOPs and ensured compliance of quality systems for cleaning records, equipment logs, and batch records.

Dilution Supervisor  Managed and improved production processes to enhance product quality and maximize efficiency and supervising dilution and bottling automation that included peristaltic pumps, heated vessels, labelers and heat guns

 Confirmed daily production needs were met by setting up scheduling for all other departments, identifying problems in the production processes, resolving any complaints from employees, organizing and prioritizing production needs, and creating an environment that is conducive to teamwork

 Ensured product storage and quarantine through the use of controlled temperature units Inventory Controller  Controlled and strengthened facility inventory such as finished products, laboratory supplies, and raw materials by sustaining stock rotations using Quickbooks.

 Compiled and organized records for ordering shipping and receiving materials and enhanced purchase orders and ensured payment by regular follow-up.

 Maintained and managed accounts for tax return while organizing expenses.

 Assisted the facility management in daily operation to include breakdowns & emergency procedures.

Texas A&M University - Agriculture & Life Science Department Biofuel Research Assistant 2012 – 2014

 Conducted research project on fuel pelletization with lignocellulosic biomass to produce a uniform, competitive fuel product by determining the cleanest biomass when burned and the highest energy yielding biomass by comparing different plant hybrids and plant binders. Engineered industrial chimney, filter, and drill press to compress plant matter to a specific density while adjusting pressure, temperature, and moisture content and coagulating binders prior to combustion. Filtered fumes and analyzed data using flow cytometry and Excel to determine particle counts on a molecular level and confirmed the highest energy yielding biomass generates the least amount of particle matter and has been used as a viable source for biofuels.

 Developed knowledge on greenhouse management that consists of developing crop planting templates, propagating, transplanting, watering, identifying crop fertility, construct cost and labor efficiencies, and control soil media, temperature, and pH

 Networked and negotiated with British Petroleum sales department in order to sell the evaluated plant hybrids by providing energy yield data and comparative costs.

Laboratory Plant Breeder

 Performed lab procedures such as DNA extractions, polymerase chain reactions (PCR), quantitative analysis, RNA isolation, purification & identification of plasmid DNA, flow cytometry with standard spectrometric analyzation, centrifugation to separate DNA strands from solution, acrylic gel electrophoresis, and gel scoring using Image Analysis software

 Executed laboratory analysis, quality control, and data and protocol management for research projects such as RNA identification, drought resistance genetics, and fertility probability within new plant hybrids.

 Wrote and presented work to other scientists and published scientific findings while keeping up to date in fast- moving environment and translating ideas from scientific literature into new approaches to breeding problems.

 Trained department lab aides on procedures and requirements for improving plant breeding techniques, identifying and selecting desirable traits based on natural genetic variation, and categorizing breeds with difference characteristics.

EDUCATION ______Texas A&M University: 2010–2014  GPA: 3.0  Bachelor of Science in Bioenvironmental Science  Undergraduate Research Project on fuel palletization  Undergraduate Research Project on 2nd Generation – Lignocellulosic Biofuels - Interpreted and analyzed quantitative and qualitative results of lignocellulosic plant properties along with comparative costs and labor efficiencies for a dependable fuel resource. Formulated a proper solution on how yields, economics, and environmental impacts of the various conversion processes of lignocellulosic biomass to transportation fuels are compromised. Nominated to present research project to Texas A&M Agriculture Life Science Department.  Related Classes and Labs - Organic Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Soil Science

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ______ Computer Skills: MS-Office, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, Photoshop  Leadership and Awards: Coaches Award in Leadership and MVP in Varsity Track; Perfect Attendance Award; French Club Vice President; Texas A&M Cycling Team Treasurer  Work Status: US and EU Citizenship; willing to travel