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Dallas, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia

Perform various diversified experiments and tests associated with the development and analysis of adhesives, wood fillers and spackles for the Elmer's Division. Product testing, documenting results, developing procedures and interpreting the findings.Provide assistance to development and research chemists on new product development.

Atlanta, Ga

Proficient in Physical and Environmental ASTM Testing Method. Worked closely with production engineers and chemists on new product development and material of change programs.• Qualification of new raw materials.• Performed Tensile and Flexual strength tests of plastic materials. • Evaluation of Environmental exposure such as thermal cycling, salt spray and oven aging.• Created small batches of new product before batches scaled up in plant.• Collected and recorded data for each R&D batch.• Conduct asset audits for the R&D lab.

Atlanta, Ga

Provide technical support and training for 3M Polyurea program. Extensive travel to customer sites for start-up programs.• Worked closely with Sales.• Provided Sales support.• Maintained 60+ customer base in the U.S.• Built and maintained excellent relationships with body shops and OEMs.• Performed on-site demos at potential customer locations.

Norcross, Ga

Performed product testing and evaluation for new uses of current product line to help expand sales. Prepared sample products and test pieces for use by sales and marketing. Performed lab work for development and improvement of products for the sign and commercial industry.• Instrumental in helping develop grand format inks for the billboard industry.• Achieved and maintained ISO-9001 Registration approval through calibration and documentation efforts; participated in ISO-9001 audits.• Provided customer support for sales and marketing, using special application instructions.• Kept excellent test documentation utilized by sales and/or management.

Atlanta, Ga

Provided analysis and control of incoming raw materials as well as outgoing manufactured products. Directly responsible for the Quality Assurance of five varieties of paint, utilizing three different color conforming computers.• Proficient in the use of a wide variety of laboratory instrumentation and analysis equipment.• Served as chairperson of multiple “Continuous Improvement” Teams.• A Member of the Plant Safety Committee, the Manufacturing Steering Committee and the Quality Assurance Steering Committee.• Considered to be a “team player” as well as an independent producer.• Supervisory experience in manufacturing and receiving.