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Patrick St. Dennis
763 242 6202 www.linkedin.com/in/patrickstdennis email: pstdenni@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Proven success leading cross functional teams. Creatively and strategically delivering products and services at
the highest level, on-time and within budget that exceed expectations. Breadth of knowledge includes leading
consumer insight, sensory, clinical, laboratory, quality and manufacturing.
EXPERTISE
 Strategic Planning  Team Development  Laboratory Systems
 Project Management  Change Management  Protocol Development
 Product Development  Statistics  Sensory
 Consumer Insight  Stakeholder Communication  Quality Control
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ESTĒE LAUDER (AVEDA), BLAINE, MN 1990- 2015
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT CHARACTERIZATION (2009-2015)
Pioneered a descriptive sensory panel of licensed cosmetologists in a working salon environment to develop
professional chemical services and personal care products. Designed protocols to provide guidance to
formulation, product development and quality assurance teams through sensory profile and consumer
sensory.
· Guided sensory, clinical, microbiology and raw material administration teams.
· Oversaw transition from brand specific to corporate support strategy.
· Contributed to the success of the top Aveda franchises including Invati, Color Conserve, Dry and Damage
Remedy, Botanical Kinetics and Full Spectrum Hair Color.
SR. PROJECT MANAGER (2005 – 2009)
Managed sensory, salon and clinical groups.
· Created Access database for Clinical, Sensory and Safety project management.
· Developed clinical and instrumental testing protocols to support label claims and collateral of new products.
· Conducted descriptive panel and consumer sensory studies.
GROUP LEADER – SENSORY AND CLAIMS SUPPORT (2003 – 2005)
Developed descriptive sensory and clinical panels for the evaluation of hair and skin care products.
· Provided consumer insights into product performance.
· Maintained an array of hardware and software for physical and clinical testing laboratory.
· Conducted clinical and instrumental studies of hair and skin care products.
TESTING COORDINATOR (1999 – 2003)
Developed protocols and conducted in-vitro and in-vivo clinical studies.
· Cultured human keratinocytes for Neutral Red Assay.
· Developed assay protocols for in-vitro skin irritancy protocols.
· Performed affective psychological testing with essential oils and perfumes.
· Assisted dermatologist with Repeat Insult Patch Testing of human subjects.

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SR. CHEMIST (1995 – 1999)
Supervised quality assurance and microbiology teams.
· Created database to facilitate and manage all aspects of Quality Assurance testing: receiving, testing,
approval and labeling of raw materials, bulk and finished goods.
· Managed vendor documentation, outside manufacturing and supplier certification
· Interfaced with internal departments such as operations, purchasing and manufacturing.
CHEMIST (1990 – 1995)
Developed and validated quality assurance testing protocols. Created manufacturing procedures for
perfumes and fragrances.
· Operated and maintained laboratory instruments for quality assurance including HP gas chromatograph
(GLC), Nicolet FTIR, Waters HPLC, and many others.
· Assisted perfumer with the creation of fragrances from essential oils and other plant derived materials.
· Designed aroma compounding area in new facility. Responsible for purchasing equipment and laboratory
supplies.
THE INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, ANOKA, MN
FIELD INSPECTOR (1990)
Monitored asbestos abatement projects for compliance with EPA, AHERA, and NIOSH regulations.
· Enforced adherence to safety standards by on-site personnel.
· Experienced in the use of several types of respirators including SCBA and supplied air.
DONOHUE ENGINEERING, MAPLE GROVE, MN
INSTRUMENT OPERATOR (1988-1989)
Operated instruments and conducted inspections for land surveying projects throughout the Midwest.
· Maintained field logs and performed calculations of surveys. Inspected finished construction projects.
THE ST. DENNIS COMPANY, COON RAPIDS, MN
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR (1985-1995)
Planned, consulted and supervised and executed residential construction projects in Minneapolis and
surrounding communities.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, CHEMISTRY (1990)
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY, COLLEGEVILLE, MN
· Academic Dean’s List
· Undergraduate research experience in inorganic chemistry and physics.
Professional Memberships
Member of the American Chemical Society, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM
International) Subcommittee E18, The Society of Sensory Professionals and the Society of Cosmetic
Chemists.