Writer, Cosmetic Chemist, Inventor, Scientist, Instructor, Futurologist, and Thought Leader
Greater Chicago Area
- Current
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- Vice President at Brains Publishing
- Freelance Writer at Allured Publishing
- Past
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- Senior Project Leader at Alberto Culver
- Senior Scientist at Alberto Culver
- Freelance Writer at Gale Group
- Education
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- DePaul University
- DePaul University
- Lemont High School
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Perry Romanowski’s Summary
Spent the last 16 years as a cosmetic chemist researching and developing products that solve consumer problems in the personal care and cosmetic industry. Additionally, he has written or edited numerous articles and books, taught continuing education classes for industry scientists, and developed successful websites.
Publications:
Author -
Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry - 3rd Edition, Allured Publishing
The Beauty Brains - Brains Publishing
Chapter - Stability testing in Novel Cosmetic Delivery Systems - Marcel Dekker
Editor
Conditioning Agents for Skin & Hair - Marcel Dekker
Multifunctional Products - Marcel Dekker
Perry Romanowski’s Specialties:
Product development, cosmetic chemistry, writing, inventing, problem solving, entertaining presentations, instructing, book publishing & marketing, persistence
Perry Romanowski’s Experience
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Vice President
Brains Publishing
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Publishing industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
Creator of information products including websites, traditional books, ebooks, audio and video focusing on science and its application to the real world.
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Freelance Writer
Allured Publishing
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry)
January 1993 — Present (16 years 7 months)
Write articles and books about the Cosmetic Industry
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Senior Project Leader
Alberto Culver
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Consumer Goods industry)
January 2005 — May 2008 (3 years 5 months)
Led the development of innovative, next generation hair care products.
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Senior Scientist
Alberto Culver
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Consumer Goods industry)
April 2002 — June 2005 (3 years 3 months)
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Freelance Writer
Gale Group
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Publishing industry)
January 1996 — January 2004 (8 years 1 month)
Freelance writing and book editing for various science and mathematics projects such as the Encyclopedia of Science and How Products Are Made.
Perry Romanowski’s Education
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DePaul University
MS , Biochemistry , 1995 — 1998
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DePaul University
BS , Chemistry , 1987 — 1992
Minor in Biology
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Lemont High School
Additional Information
Perry Romanowski’s Websites:
Perry Romanowski’s Interests:
science, writing, self-publishing, juggling, running, joggling, table tennis, unicycles, poker, euchre, magic tricks, blackjack, ukulele, math, computers, games of chance
Perry Romanowski’s Groups:
Society of Cosmetic Chemists, American Chemical Society, Killer Innovation Podcast, International Jugglers Association, Urban Tribe, Skepticality, Madison Avenue Poker group
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Marathoners -
Front End of Innovation -
Jugglers -
DePaul University Alumni Association -
Killer Innovations -
ProBeauty -
Society of Cosmetic Chemist -
Cosmetics and Beauty Network -
INgredients -
Society of Cosmetic Chemists - Midwest Chapter -
Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry -
Chicago Marathon Finisher -
SupplySide -
Personal Care Latin America
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Cosmetics Innovation - New Product Development in the Cosmetics and Toiletries Industry -
Careers In Cosmetics -
The Engineer's Break Room -
CosmeticsXchange -
Cosmetics Reviews
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Dr Z Library of Cosmetic Information -
Professional Bloggers
Perry Romanowski’s Honors:
World Record Holder - Fastest Time to Run While Juggling 50 Mile Ultra Marathon
2005 Funniest Person at Alberto Culver
SCC Young Scientist of the Year
Perry Romanowski’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
