Saxophonist, guitarist and vocalist, performing professionally for weddings, festivals, and corporate events with a wide variety of performing groups.

- Planned and executed cooperative lab studies between Tredegar sites and between Tredegar and external labs. Analyzed data and presented conclusions to product developers. - Instituted cost-saving measures and improved environmental safety by negotiating for bulk pricing on laboratory consumables and finding comparable alternatives to hazardous materials.- Supported site leaders with measurement system analysis, train-the-trainer events, and quality review of proposed test equipment purchases.- Ensured compliance with company policy by managing and controlling quality documentation.- Created and implemented new laboratory test methods to support continuous improvement objectives.- Coordinated third-party testing for product safety and regulatory compliance.

- Performed physical product testing, maintained SDS database, and verified equipment calibration.- Purchased, supplied, and maintained testing equipment and consumables needed for laboratory testing. Proposed cost-saving or safety-enhancing alternatives when possible.- Improved efficiency by capturing weekly and monthly laboratory metrics.- Helped ensure alignment between laboratories and certify new testing methods by participating in interlaboratory cooperative testing.- Trained technicians and engineers on testing methods.

- Tested film samples to determine physical properties such as tensile strength, adhesion, surface tension, and water vapor/oxygen transmittance.- Transferred site SDS documents into online database and processed ongoing additions.- Verified calibration of testing equipment and maintained accurate records.

- Developed business relationships with organizations such as churches, schools, and band booster programs as well as local working musicians and private lesson instructors. - Created and proofread public communications such as email blasts, event posters and flyers, sales quotes, newsletter articles, and recruitment letters. - Sales and customer service, both in-store and by telephone. - Assembled purchased equipment for customers. - Processed incoming musical instruments for repair. - Assisted with school band and orchestra instrument rental programs, both in-store and at area schools.

- Tested film samples to determine physical properties such as tensile strength, nonwoven bond strength, basis weight, and air permeability.- Prepared film samples for other technicians to test.- Collected and entered data from test results.

- Prepared cell samples for drug treatment assays.- Built and maintained a database of chemical inventory.- Maintenance and cryopreservation of cell cultures.- Restocked and reported inventory shortages to lab manager.- Cleaned and sterilized equipment and work areas.