Creative, problem solving chemist and consultant skilled in both product and process development as well as technical service. Success in building cross-functional teams to address both customer issues and commercial opportunities as well as establish impactful programs in R&D. Skilled at converting laboratory work into real world solutions and developing and implementing new technology while being aligned with commercial objectives. Customer focused with success in integrating sometimes divergent inter-company capabilities to solve problems together thereby making our customers a strong part of the solution. Strong drive for mentoring younger scientists. Key Strengths and Expertise• Organic Chemistry and Synthesis; Scale-up of Lab Processes • Innovation in both Process and Product Development ( 25+ patents) • High level of Problem Solving Capabilities Combined with Technical Service • Ability to Function as an Individual Contributor within Teams and well as in Leading Teams• High level of Mentoring Capability and Interest• Successful in Building and Managing Teams to Provide High Impact and in establishing Cross Functional Excellence In each technical role I have played we have been successful with customers/partners in addressing their issues and in developing and implementing new technology which addresses market needs. During this time I have worked in significantly diverse teams and had often been asked to coordinate efforts for those teams. In each instance (Elevance, BP and UOP) I have been asked to eventually take on a more formal technical leadership role (Group Leader, Technology Manger, Director are some of the associated titles) to build capability and drive results within teams. I am comfortable with either role (technical contributor or technical manager) and have been successful in each.
Listed skills include Innovation In Both Process And Product Development, High Level Of Mentoring Capability And Interest, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and 23 others.
