Responsible for the exploration, identification, and development of new technologies complimentary to the product portfolio of Copptech. Copptech is a solution provider for the prevention of odor, contamination, staining, and deterioration of polymers and coatings in a wide range of applications. Copptech has a variety of antimicrobial solutions, including proprietary copper and zinc technologies, that are safe, effective, and last the expected lifetime of our customers’ treated articles against the growth of bacteria, fungus, mold, mildew, and algae.

Interspersal provides cost saving offsets and value-added custom solutions with antioxidants, UV absorbers, HALS, and optical brighteners for a wide variety of end-use markets.

Responsible for managing business in southern U.S. region, pricing, supply agreements, identifying and closing new business opportunities, and overseeing supply chain logistics for stabilizers such as antioxidants, UV absorbers, hindered amine light stabilizers, and optical brighteners as well as custom blends/product forms. End use markets include: tapes, adhesives, sealants, coatings, inks, lubricants, plastics, and candle wax. Work with R&D, Production, Purchasing, and Senior Management with current and prospective customers.

Responsible for all sales and marketing activities in North and South America for functional additive masterbatches including slip/antiblocks, impact modifiers, antistats, UV absorbers, foaming agents, and release agents. Manage sales team including independent representatives in Latin America. Negotiate supply agreements with customers. Work with raw material vendors and internal product development teams to meet the needs of the customer through new or improved products. Directly manage key accounts.

I founded AAA Consulting as a Manufacturer’s Representative business. This essentially entailed being a business development and sales resource for the companies I represented.I specialized in identifying new markets, engaging target customers, and closing business in the chemical and plastics industries. I utilized my professional network, technical expertise, and business development experience to assist my client companies to have sustainable and profitable growth.I represented CRI, a chemical toll manufacture, and Radiator Specialty Company, a biobased chemical distributor.

- Identified markets and new sales in the medical device industry for antimicrobials in plastics- Built strategic partnerships with resin producers, masterbatch companies, and molders to close sales with medical device firms- Determined technological unmet needs and found solutions through current products, technology acquisitions, supply agreements, and licensing- Coordinated cross-functional teams involving microbiology, regulatory, engineering, and product management- Partnered with target customers to conduct sales training seminars, developed promotional materials, and assisted with antimicrobial device qualification through the FDA 510(k) registration process

- Focused on developing a sustainable, profitable business for the new antimicrobial technology platform in the plastics and coatings markets- Identified and created a demand for antimicrobials throughout the supply chain- Demonstrated antimicrobial performance requirements and value for the industry- Identified key applications for antimicrobials and closed sales with target customers

- Represented proprietary colorants for polyurethane, polypropylene, and PET; colorless UV absorbers for PET; and clarifiers and nucleators for polypropylene- Provided technical service and expanded sales with existing customers- Identifed needs and closed sales with prospective customers- Team-oriented projects involved R&D, manufacturing, purchasing, and sales & marketing functions with both Milliken and customers

- Scaled up new products from a laboratory to manufacturing scale- Wrote production batch sheets- Wet laboratory experimentation