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| John A. Garruto
President - Free Radical Technology, Inc. |
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry
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AREAS OF ENDEAVORS
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- 34 years of experience as a formulating chemist and technical consultant to the beauty industry.
- Responsibilities and experience have included research, product development, operations, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and technical writing.
- Developed over one thousand nationally marketed personal care products, including OTC products, hair care, skin care, color cosmetics, spa formulations and treatment products. Designed, built and managed various cosmetic manufacturing and research facilities nationwide.
- Featured lecturer to the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, HBA, Beauty Industry West, Nutracon, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference and other professional and private organizations.
- Past Instructor in Cosmetic Science and related courses for UCLA Extension.
- Frequently consulted by beauty publications, news organizations and other media, including Fox Communications and CBS.
- Articles published and quoted in various publications including GCI, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Happi, Cosmetic Surgery Times, Alternative Medicine, Spa Magazine, Day Spa, and Inform
- Granted multiple patents in field.
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ASSOCIATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
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Society of Cosmetic Chemists
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Chair-Elect - 1999
National Nominations Committee - 2001-2003, 2006-2007
Dinner Dance Chair - 2002, 2004
Education Chair - 1985-1986
Publicity Chair - 1984
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Chapter Chair - 2000
Feature Editor - Lab Lorn - 2005-present
Employment Chair - 1993-present
Scientific Seminar Chair - 1989, 2000, 2009
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American Chemical Society
Personal Care Products Council (Formerly CTFA) -Science Advisory Committee
Beauty Industry West - Founding Board Member
N.Y. Academy of Sciences
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ACCREDITATIONS
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Society of Cosmetic Chemists - National Chapter Merit Award 2002
American Chemical Society - Featured Chemist in "Many Faces of Chemistry" - 2007
Who's Who in the America, Who's Who in the World
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