Responsible for experiments and trials developing new materials in high temperature ceramics, ceramic matrix composites, advanced metallic alloys, polymers, and polymer matrix composites. Also conducting experiments testing performance of materials for use in fuel and flow cells. Responsible for setting up and executing process development trials including sample fabrication and processing, testing, and characterization.

Used Uber for supplemental income.Ended this contract for move to Connecticut.

Fulfill contractors’ orders by locating, organizing, assembling, and loading building materials for safe delivery to their respective work sites.Licensed fork truck driver through Home Depot.Resigned from position for move to Connecticut.

Key contributor to important projects leading to major product launches. Expertise in nonwovens, experience with consumer products, and history with Keurig made me a required member of these important project teams.In-house consultant or "go-to" person for inquiries regarding filtration, performance of materials, testing procedures, and development history of current products.Research, study and test new materials for application in Keurig systems. Promising materials must pass stringent performance criteria, including testing at the commercial scale.Technical evaluation of potential suppliers, including on-site visits and inspection of production facilities. On-site visits included locations in Canada, China, Colombia, Germany, and UK.

(PROMA is now AR Metallizing) - Manufacturer of metallized paper and metallized holographic paper for labels, gift wrap, magazine covers, and other applications.Research and development of new paper coatings for metallization, evaluation of raw materials, and development of proprietary process for holographic tool production.Project Leader for TV Guide “Lord of the Rings” project, from raw material to customer delivery: production efficiency increased by 66%.

(Dexter Nonwovens is now Ahlstrom, Fiber Composites Div)Manufacturer of wetlaid nonwovensReceived corporate award for innovation (see below).Granted U.S. Patent (see below).Project Manager for all wet wipe product development.Headed research and development for major improvements on Dexter’s largest selling products.Lead R&D for full-scale, multi-million dollar commercial embossing unit