Develop Thermoplastic Polyurethane Polycarbonate films for the automotive, ID security, medical device, and consumer/industrial market segments.

Help source and test new raw materials for cost savings and improved quality in Candle product at Yankee Candle.

Review and validate new technologies and/or chemistries for use in the factory processes. Validate chemical efficacy of alternate suppliers' products.Aid in the Set up of global factory startup.

• Work with cross functional; teams to determine project scope and identify budgets • Identified stable supply chain for continuous operation and managed forecasts for efficient run out of materials.• Organized Stakeholder meetings to qualify the issues and make recommendations to senior management• Ensured Brand aesthetics was maintained during the change of materials to optimize performance and manufacture top quality consumer goods • Involved in optimization of packaging materials and execution of installations of new packaging equipment’s.• Manage multiple concurrent projects sized from $5K to $2MM+• Project Management background includes leading teams, developing and managing schedules, budgets, monitoring project quality standards for all deliverables, creating strategies, overseeing technical design and development• Demonstrated ability to ensure Project milestones are tracked and achieved while meeting budgetary requirements.• Successfully launched 18 SKU assortment in 1,000's Walmart stores hitting all critical dates ahead of schedule in less than 1 year timeline.• Worked with KPO for goal deliverables• Launched & (re)designed products with performance resins, for superior chemical resistance• Overhauled 98% of the plastic shrink wrap from future noncompliance to green commodity film• Assesses greenness of products/packaging as Yankee Candle Co.’s Jarden Sustainability Champion• Polymeric material assessment for resin, Fragrance delivery system, film, and additives• Wax additive assessment (GCMS-FID, DSC, Environmental chambers, etc)

• Implemented an inexpensive IS for bill of materials, inventory control, and ordering; Output up 50% • Operated and maintained a CNC router and injection molders to cut downtime/waste by 90%• Aided in (re)design of plastic parts/product• I supervised a floor team of 10-25 people.

Improved the design of a Modified Cathode from a Materials Science & Engineering perspective, for use in Microbial/Enzymatic fuel cells.

Helped develop a chemochromic sensor for detecting a combustible gas, with both time an volume detection.United States Patent #20110171066Polymer-Aerogel composite materials for improved thermal insulation propertiesUnited States Patent #20100280171

Prepared solutions, maintained and repaired an IR spectroscopy machine.