• Managing global portfolio of vendors, contract manufacturers and raw material suppliers.• Forecasting, planning, procuring and establishing contracts with new and existing vendors.• Achieving $610,000 in cost avoidance and a projected annual savings of $1.6MM through process improvements and negotiated savings with vendors and custom manufacturing entities.

• Worked with and managed teams in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and South America to interpret and transfer manufacturing technology between custom tolling manufacturers as well as other internal sites.• Innovated and identified manufacturing solutions for new products that have never been made.

• Led scale-up efforts to drive the commercialization of newly developed products through lab synthesis, pilot, and full volume manufacturing. Co-developed new recipes, procedures and quality specifications to meet customer needs and regulatory requirements globally.

• Planned and commissioned capital projects to increase process capability, safety, and energy efficiency for an acquired manufacturing facility in Elyria, OH.• Led continuous improvement efforts for CAPEX projects with plant leadership, corporate engineering, shop floor personnel, and contract laborers to promote collaboration, to ensure timely, cost effective, technically proficient solutions, and to uphold 3M/OSHA environmental and safety standards for mechanical integrity and quality assurance.• Adhered to Sarbanes-Oxley accounting principles to maintain corporate ethics and integrity.

• Assisted with the front-end loading, approval, and authorization of capital projects.• Strengthened process safety management by investigating unit operations in chemical manufacturing processes and resolving equipment defects.• Validated and modified process and instrument diagrams for as-built field accuracy.

• Earned promotion following superior performance and demonstrated ability to quickly learn and master complex concepts.• Drove Six Sigma and Lean initiatives to reduce plant operating costs by $1.62MM/yr for 2013.• Pursued engineering projects to increase process capability for specific grades of TiO2 pigment by 33% and improved energy efficiency by 25% for 2013 and thereafter.• Lead cross-functional teams to influence the mindsets and behaviors of floor personnel, to inspire a cultural change that embraces continuous improvement, and to achieve TRACC Phase 2 foundational milestones by 2014.• Provided a scientific and market analysis of titanium dioxide industry and a general business overview of the global DuPont company to high school students and to county officials in the state of Tennessee.• Co-developed online collaborative forum through company intranet to streamline communication efforts between DuPont business entities worldwide.

• Streamlined operation of a groundwater remediation system by improving instructional documentation, reducing environmental impacts, and identifying root causes of equipment failure.• Established labor relationships and exercised clear communication with members of a collective bargaining unit to accomplish business objectives as a team. • Strengthened awareness of the ISO 14001 environmental management system with enhanced audiovisual media, thereby improving the conciseness of training efforts for all site personnel.• Initiated investigative work in quality defect elimination to reduce warranty costs.

• Pioneered a cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment evaluating the total carbon footprint of consumer products.• Co-authored two research publications quantifying greenhouse gas emissions for the US dairy industry.• Presented to and collaborated with faculty and administrators at Michigan State University, the University of Arkansas, and the US Department of Agriculture to create a strategic plan, validate research findings, and review reports prior to formal publishing.

• Installed, operated, and repaired audio, video, lighting, rigging, and pyrotechnic equipment used for the performance of live entertainment, themed shows, and corporate events.• Established clear communication and immediate follow through in a demanding work environment.• Facilitated seamless performances during live and filmed corporate events and press conferences.• Demonstrated leadership skills through the supervision and training of other technicians.

• Installed, upgraded, repaired, and maintained functionality of Macintosh and Windows networks, computer hardware, and software for administrative staff, students, and faculty. • Provided technical support, consultation, and instruction for audiovisual, multimedia, educational, and business applications in university labs and educational facilities.• Responsible for completing tasks as a self-starter working under minimal supervision.