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International Consulting

RESUMES

Antonio Moroni, Ph.D., M.B.A.

Summary

Experienced, insightful, creative Scientist, Leader, Negotiator with  International credential and strong business sense.  Coordinated, projects, evaluated technologies, dealt business across national boundaries.  Strong people skills to bridge and harmonize cultural differences.  Lived in U.S.A., Italy, Brazil, Venezuela, Germany, Belgium, Turkey, Philippines, and Spain.  Fluent in English, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.  Lead staff ranging from senior professionals to university students.  Published articles on major trade journals on polymeric materials, fiber application, pharmaceutics and medical devices. Two patents.

Responsibilities

World wide search and evaluation of new technologies and materials for applications in the Chemistry, Plastics, Textiles, Medical, and Pharmaceutical fields. Coordinate efforts between firms and outside consultants, contractors, analytical labs, machine builders, and universities.  Organize contract research, materials sourcing and production, development of enterprises in foreign countries.  Select, evaluate and approve materials for use in the chemical,  plastic, fiber, pharmaceutical, and medical industries. Interface with foreign nationals to facilitate interactions and communication exchange.

Accomplishments

• Solved critical raw material supply problem for a medical device firm by securing supply agreement with foreign producer and development of process to produce medical grade materials.

• Located, evaluated (both technically and financially), selected and negotiated with US and foreign companies to secure material supply, purchase machines, perform experimentation, carry on research.
• Coordinated research efforts between US and European research centers of a major pharmaceutical company to develop new materials and technologies for application in controlled release tablet making.
• Coordinated research efforts between the headquarters of a major chemical company and research centers abroad to develop new products targeted to specific markets.
• Lead team of scientists and engineers to implement transitions to new materials and technologies.
• Supported presentations to FDA through generation of reports and delivery of presentations.
• Developed testing procedures and specifications for bio compatible materials. Identified and purchased instruments suitable for the purpose..
• Developed pharmaceutical dosage forms with controlled release properties.
• Developed and tested novel polymeric materials with a variety of techniques.
• Delivered seminars on the applications of polymeric materials to various fields.
• Brokered purchase of textile, plastic, and metal processing machines.
• Developed fibers for use in the medical, geotextiles and technical fields
• Developed vacation real estate in Tuscany (Italy)
• Performed import/export of a variety of merchandise.
• Furnished insights to machine producers and process developers to optimize finished product performance.

  Education

  Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Pisa, Italy, 1979, with specialization in Organic and Polymer Chemistry.
  M.B.A., Seton Hall University, S. Orange, New Jersey, with specialization in International Management and Business.

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  Cynthia Forte, B.A.

  Summary

  Experienced manager, organizer, coordinator with experience in  customer service, event organizing, public relations, retail sales, training, teaching.   Very strong people skills useful to smooth and harmonize cultural background differences, motivate and train employees.  Implemented novel sales programs and trained personnel in both small and large companies. Performed customer service and public relations for Japanese, American and European companies. Furnished consulting services for major fashion and beauty producers to optimize their products and target them to specific markets. Lived and worked in several Asian (Japan, Hong Kong) and European ( England, France, Italy, Switzerland) countries.

  Experience

  Promotions and Events:
  Planned, organized and implemented such for enterprises operating in a variety of fields and countries.  These include:Art Galleries, Restaurants, Hotels, Japanese Public Relation Company (former President of US Operations), and High Level Retail Stores. Selected, hired, and trained personnel. Delegated duties and responsibilities according to trainee motivation, talent and ability.Promoted and marketed art work, fashion and cosmetics in Asian, American and European markets.        

  Customer Service:
  Directed retail operations of small and large enterprises.  Selected, hired, trained and motivated highly skilled customer service teams in a variety of business environments and cultural settings.  Lectured European, Asian and Brazilian clients on the advantages of creating targeted customer service teams and trained on how to create and maintain an effective team.

  Marketing/Public Relations:
  Represented and been spokes person for apparel, cosmetics, and health product companies.Performed market research and evaluated products for these companies.Researched and identified fashion trends for apparel and cosmetic companies in international markets.                

  Fashion and Beauty:
  Over ten years of experience as a fashion and beauty model through Asia, Europe, and United States. Been top representative for various apparel and beauty firms (Elizabeth Arden, Clairol,  Perry Ellis, Honda,  Mark Jacobs, Toyobo, Toyota, Wrangler,  etc.)  Planned, organized, and executed fashion shows for exclusive fashion designers and specialty stores.  Cooperated with cosmetics and fashion companies to identify fashion trends and develop products suitable for specific markets worldwide.

  Education

  Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Michigan State University in Lansing MI (1975). Studied Psychology, Philosophy, English Literature and obtained teaching certification in English language.