Melanie B.

Melanie B. has over 20 years of experience in product development and management within the beauty and personal care industries. Currently serving as Project Manager for New Product Development at John Paul Mitchell Systems since June 2009, Melanie leads projects from concept to launch, focusing on trend analysis, technology development, and cross-functional team coordination. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Manager of Global Product Development at Guthy-Renker, where responsibilities encompassed the entire development process for skin care, hair care, and cosmetics. Melanie has also worked as an R&D Manager, Educator, and Esthetician at Dermanew, developing high-end skin care products and guiding sales and marketing teams. Early career positions at Dean Rhoades Salon & Day Spa involved roles as an Esthetician and Makeup Artist. Melanie holds a BS in Social Work from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund and has furthered education through UCLA Extension.