Responsible for product line with $25 million in yearly expendituresNegotiated 16% reduction in costs on assigned carbon products each yearIncreased gross profit on product lines over $1,000,000 from previous years by negotiated costs and driving GP growth with sales repsIncreased gross profit on assigned mole sieve products by 20.4% from previous year by driving GP growth with sales repsNegotiated 21.2% reduction in costs on assigned mole sieve products by leveraging current market data with supplierDecreased working capital tied to inventory by 13% exceeding end of year goalsActively support sales team in growing the business by 10% in assigned products, provide sales training, identify new areas of focus for increased market growthCommunicate sourcing strategies with purchasing group to ensure inventory complianceSet, optimize, and manage inventory for assigned products using critical thinking and analytical skillsSpecified market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customersAcquire market data from sales reps and communications with customers to leverage cost position with suppliersCrossed trained purchasing team on software for more effective data analysis and end of month reporting

• Planned and purchased all raw materials for productiono Saved company approx. $10,000 per year during recessiono Commodity chemicals with some specialized including caustic, chelants, and surfactantso Maintained positive relationships with all vendors using my communication and interpersonal skillso Positive relationships allowed for negotiating price points as low as possible to benefit both companieso Procured and received raw materials on time to keep manufacturing process as quick and efficient as possibleo Researched and coordinated with toll manufacturers• Directed manufacturing teamo Monthly manufacturing activities of over $500,000o Led, directed, and supervised team’s daily dutieso Scheduled and organized all manufacturingo Ensured all personnel were informed and skilled at handling chemicalso Trained manufacturing team on standard operating procedureso Constantly initiated improvements to daily operations Efficiency, cleanliness, and safety Quality control measures Communication with Sales Department• Maintained inventory of all raw materials and finished products in SAP systemo Up to $200,000 of inventoryo Created monthly and annual inventory reports for accounting department• Collaborated with Sales Departmento $600,000 contractso Forecasted manufacturing needso Analyzed client samples using chemical analyseso Recommended product to sales team in technical reports• Communicated monthly manufacturing activities to senior management team of 10• Authored and maintained all SDS for company’s product portfolio using ImageWave software• Understanding of surfactant chemistry from first-hand use of various products

• Analyze samples delivered by clients• Recommended FQE products to sales team/customers in technical reports• Formulated or reformulated products based on organization or customer needs• Scheduled any product manufacturing to maintain inventory or meet an order deadlines• Responsible for overseeing the daily duties of the manufacturing team• Managed the logistics of all orders shipped• Ensure orders are delivered to the client on time and communicate any problems to sales team• Procure raw materials and ensure they are received on schedule• Maintain relationships with all vendors and negotiate pricing when needed

• Assisted researchers with various projects by performing experiments, offering ideas, and giving recommendations based on experimental data• Performed analytical tests, such as ICP, XRF, and XRD• Maintained rheological instruments and trained others on use• Formulated and tested corrosion inhibitors for effectiveness and comparisons with corrosion inhibitors available on the market• Prepared fused beads for XRF analyses• Calibrated and maintaining XRF• Researched suppliers of different chemicals based on needs and obtaining samples and quotes• Modified HPHT glass tubes to allow for simple pressurized corrosion tests up to 150 oC and 100 psi

• Tested fracking and stimulation fluids with products for inclusion in company’s product portfolio• Performed viscometry, friction pressure tests, scaling tests, crosslinking tests, and other tests depending on project • Experience with gelled acids, gelled oils, water-based fracking fluids, preformed particle gels• Interpreted data and communicating conclusions to Lab Managers and Engineers• Corresponded with suppliers on changing project needs• Submitted paperwork for chemical waste disposal• Coordinator of monthly lab inspections• Edited technical documents• Reported safety hazards and suggestions to improve safety• Trained technicians and engineers on use of FTIR

• Assisted running the General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Labs• Preparing acid and base solutions, reagents, and test solutions for lab use• Performing reactions as needed• Communicating with teaching assistants• Troubleshooting on instruments as needed• Collecting, handling, and maintaining chemical waste

• Instructed students on the proper use of instrumentation used in organic chemistry• Prepared chemicals on a large scale for students’ use• Performed reactions as needed• Collected, handled, and transported chemical waste safely• Troubleshot lab instruments as needed• Analyzed and performed maintenance on steam bath lines and instruments• Assumed leadership role when no supervisor was present• Trained new student workers and a new supervisor

Used simulators to prepare PFDs on Microsoft Visio