Kristine K Cryer

Kristine Cryer

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Location:

Durham, NC

Industry:

Cosmetics

Work:

StriVectin Operating Company - Raleigh, NC Sep 2005 - Nov 2012
VP Global Product Development
Chrysallis - Fredric Fekkai, Nia-24, Canyon Ranch Jan 2006 - May 2008
VP Product Development
Laura Mercier 2001 - 2004
VP Product Development
Aveda 1989 - 1994
Brand Manager Skin Care

Education:

Skills:

Luxury Goods
Great Motivator
Product Development
Cosmetics
Positive Personality
Consumer Products
Fragrance
Personal Care
Beauty
Skin Care
Packaging
Retail
Merchandising
Beauty Industry
Product Marketing
Customer Insight
Global Marketing
Sales
Brand Management
Brand Development
Hair Care
Business Strategy
Cross Functional Team Leadership

Kristine Cryer Raleigh, NC

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Work:

CHRYSALLIS
Raleigh, NC
Sep 2005 to Nov 2012
Vice President of Global Product Development LAURA MERCIER COSMETICS
Plano, TX
Feb 2002 to Sep 2005
Vice President Product Development LAUNCH
Raleigh, NC
Feb 1999 to Feb 2002
President THE BODY SHOP
Raleigh, NC
Apr 1998 to Feb 1999
Vice President North American Regional Product Development THE BODY SHOP
Little Hampton
Mar 1997 to Mar 1998
General Manager Worldwide Product Development THE BODY SHOP
Raleigh, NC
Oct 1995 to Feb 1997
Vice President Product Marketing THE BODY SHOP
Raleigh, NC
Aug 1994 to Sep 1995
Director of Skin Care / Personal Care GRAHAM WEBB INTERNATIONAL
Minneapolis, MN
Jan 1994 to Jul 1994
Director of Marketing AVEDA
Minneapolis, MN
Aug 1989 to Jan 1994
Director of Skin Care

Education:

Skills:

VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE AND TEAM LEADER - Improve profitability, enhance launch performance, eliminate / mitigate risks for private equity firm, localizing on innovative brands in the health and beauty industry. A builder of people and productive teams ensure unity, clear vision and objectives. Operate on a foundation of trust and communication, treating people with respect and dignity. Build a circle of influence to support a democratic approach to project management and supervision. Lead from the front and expects the highest standards of personal and professional performance from all associates. CONSISTENT BOTTOM-LINE RESULTS - Make high-stakes decisions, attack complex management issues, provide expert advisory services, and direct large-scale global projects. Design, implement, and enforce comprehensive, patented, sophisticated, yet fiscally conscientious operations, logistics and material management programs that produce annual revenues. Understand that communications, deliberate planning and corporate agility are keys to successful business problem-solving. Serve as an expert presenter on high profile press events across North America, Europe, and Asia and collaborate with media on being quoted in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Vogue, WWD, Allure, and New Beauty. GROUNDED IN CLINICAL TESTING / PROCESS IMPLEMENTATIONS - Outstanding senior level leader in clinical testing, process, implementation, fiscal controls, problem-resolution management and high-level contact with all aspects of diverse, multi-million dollar operations. Skilled in developing and leading clinical testing to differentiate brand and strengthen technology portfolio. Industry experience encompasses many facets of operational and logistics in Advanced Skin Care, Luxury/Salon Hair Care, Prestige Color, Personal Care, and OTC Drugs for multi-channel distribution. Innovative, competitive problem-solver, process streamlining and product revenue growth initiatives. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT - Deep understanding of creating innovative global products across all categories that serve as profitable brands for industry leaders. Led global product re-launch for StriVectin and expansion strategy, taking StriVectin from item-based business to a clinical anti-aging brand. Creates and builds on skin platforms including: Wrinkle/Stretch Mark, Sagging, Discoloration, Acne, and Multi-Concern. Collaborates utilization of cross-functional team that creates product architecture and marketing strategy, new creative campaign development, packaging design update, and expansion within distribution efforts.