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Skills

  • Data-driven decision making
  • Conference presentations and public speaking
  • Biodegradable polymers innovation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Recordkeeping requirements
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Compliance with global safety standards
  • Team building
  • Lab equipment calibration

Work Experiences

  • Authored technical papers on polymer processing techniques.
  • Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records, and work instructions.
  • Solved standard issues, improved operations, and provided excellent customer service.
  • Assisted with the collection, identification, and packaging of hazardous and non-hazardous waste products to comply with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulations.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting complex polymerization reactor issues, leading to 63% reduction in product defects.
  • Co-developed biodegradable polymer alternatives that are now used in Power BI, reducing reliance on petroleum-based materials.
  • Achieved a 29% reduction in material weight.
  • Oversaw the delivery of standard project by procedure team, which resulted in method.
  • Looked for industry trends on social media and through online sources.
  • Transported Microsoft Excel to the past year customer locations.

Summaries

  • Achieved ITIL compliance.
  • Proven leadership, operational excellence, and organizational development skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the standard business.
  • Achieved performance improvements of 77%.
  • Achieved a 35% reduction in material weight.
  • Over 18+ years in Miscellaneous, I've become well-organized and detail-oriented, with strong project management and planning skills.
  • Collaborated across departments to generate savings.
  • Advanced knowledge of polymer thermal analysis using DSC and TGA techniques, enabling the development of high-performance polymers for critical aerospace applications.
  • Within Miscellaneous, senior Polymer Research Assistant and outstanding performer in data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Co-developed biodegradable polymer alternatives.

Accomplishments

  • Developed a new procedure for the fast cure of thermosetting polymers, decreasing production time by 14 hours per batch.
  • Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of process.
  • Led a project to revamp the polymer coating process for industrial products, leading to a 50% increase in production efficiency.
  • Enhanced polymeric material selection using raw material performance data, resulting in cost savings of 9 per year.
  • Performed failure analysis on polymer compounds used in aerospace applications, improving product reliability under extreme temperatures.
  • Standardized equipment calibration procedures to ensure the repeatability of polymer tests, cutting down testing variability by 50% points.
  • Led the development of a new polymer film with enhanced barrier properties, which increased product shelf life by 4%.
  • Enhanced laboratory SOPs to streamline the characterization of elastomers, leading to a 54% reduction in time spent per sample tested.
  • Supervised the processing and testing of polymer nanocomposites, leading to a 17% improvement in electrical conductivity.
  • Drove the successful implementation of biodegradable polymers in consumer packaging, reducing plastic waste by 47% in 2023.

Affiliations

  • American Physical Society (APS) – Involved in the Division of Polymer Physics to stay updated on breakthroughs in the field.
  • Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) – Cooperative research on the practical application of nanomaterials in reinforcing polymer composites.
  • American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM International) – Contributor to standards development for polymer materials testing.
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals
  • Rotary International
  • Society of Human Resource Management
  • Polymers International Conference – Presented a poster on advances in polymer coatings for harsh environments at the 2019 event.
  • Polymer Processing Society – Engage in forums focusing on the advancement of polymer processing techniques.
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • American Marketing Association

Certifications

  • Graduate Certificate in Polymer Processing - category, 2017
  • Certified Nanomaterials Professional (CNP) – standard, 2018
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - Meridian, 2021
  • Advanced Certificate in Polymer Rheology – Summit Group, 2016
  • Certified Surface Coating Professional (CSCP) – Harbor & Co., 2016
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Certified Global Supply Chain Professional (CGSCP) – Ironclad Systems, 2023
  • Certified Polymer Technologist (CPT) - Harbor & Co., 2018
  • Salesforce

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