After graduating from Clemson University, I began work at Cone Mills(now part of ITG), Carlisle Finishing Plant as a Print Chemist. Before leaving Cone Mills, I advanced to Technical Manager where I was responsible for a group of process chemists and lab test personnel. I gained a lot of practical application experience in this position in a wide range of fabric coloration techniques: Rotary Screen Printing, Roller Printing, Continuous Dyeing, and Cold Pad Batch Dyeing. After Cone, I joined Hoechst as a Technical Rep. In this role, I provided service to customers through problem solving, dye related trials, and new process development. As the US market changed, I eventually began to take on sales responsibility in addition to my technical role. Through several mergers including the formation of DyStar, I continued to serve our customers in a Sales/Technical role.In September 2006, I moved to our regional HQ to take on a development role in the growing service businesses of DyStar.My responsibilities allowed me to learn the needs of our Retail and Brand customers focusing on Color Communication and Garment Washing. In January 2010, I took on the role of Marketing Manager for Color Solutions International (CSI) to develop new products and strategies to support our growing business. In August of 2011, I added the responsibilities of Operations Manager for CSI. Most recently, I have moved back to the Marketing Manager role to focus once again on new products and market needs. Specialties: Well versed in major application techniques for preparation, dyeing, printing, finishing fabrics, and garment washing in the laboratory, sample and bulk production settings. Functional knowledge of all major dye classes and properties. Expertise with computer assisted shade formulation, quality control, and color communicaiton.