-Responsible for the overall profitability and day to day management of the America’s molded foam segment with a focus on automotive seating and specialty applications. -Develop effective marketing, pricing, and account strategies to drive growth and create opportunities in new and existing markets-Prepare and update top down, bottoms up market analysis to determine market share and positioning for the Flexible Foam product portfolio.-Work with the Corporate and Global communication teams in developing product literature and promotional strategies, industry events, educational seminars, and digital content for ExplorePU -Participate on industry panels supporting circular economy and sustainability.

Independent consultant focused on providing marketing and business development solutions to start-up and privately held firms. Key areas of research include investigating market opportunities, identifying product price points, preparing competitive analysis and benchmarking studies, and creating tailor made marketing and business development plans.

-Marketing manager for the surfactant, polyol, and molecular sieve product portfolio’s in N. America-Maintain marketing intelligence on key competition, market trends, and new technologies for the C.A.S.E, Insulated Glass, Lubricant, and Construction markets-Manage and execute the global distribution strategy and sales approach for the molecular sieve product line into the C.A.S.E. and Insulated glass markets-Report and explain financial results, sales forecast, and variance to the financial and demand management teams-Successfully integrated the specialty polyol business acquired in 2012 with no loss of sales-Work directly with US and Canadian regulatory agencies on the adaptation of the Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) paving process

-Directed distribution and sales for the TPS product line for metalworking and automotive markets. -Face and Voice of Arkema at key industry trade shows (Informex, STLE, etc) -Provided technical support for the Lubricant, Rubber, Agricultural, and pharmaceutical markets-Responsible for P&L management of carbon disulfide and specialty amine businesses-Received “Above and beyond” award for achieving >$X MM in margin above budget

-Directed customer and distribution management for 2 specialty product lines -Managed the rolling 3 and 12 month forecasts for sales and production planning -Participated in the global strategic marketing plans and implemented the North American strategy for the rubber and lubricant markets-Maintained product pricing and customer rebates in SAP in accordance to ISO requirements-Supported US and Export sales force on mercaptans, thioglycolics, and specialty chemicals-Received Diploma of honor” Global achievement award for new business development in the rosin market

-Developed new lead-free PVC stabilizers, while maintaining product performance and integrity -Benchmark “green” and environmentally friendly formulations against industry and competitive standards -Investigated customer complaints and material claims related to process specifications-Offered technical support in the stabilization of PVC for flexible, rigid, and flooring applications-Provided custom formulations catering to customer specific requirements and processing conditions

-Communicated manufacturing targets and motivated a production staff of 10 employees -Facilitated the communication between sales and manufacturing to assure on-time deliveries.-Implemented a new safety management program to help reduce and prevent injuries through education and awareness. -Increased production out put by more than 30 %( +$2.4 MM/yr) through process optimization and training-Managed the process of “Order Treatment and Production” for ISO 9001:2000-Performed root cause analysis and corrective actions for customer complaints

-Assisted in developing and testing new manufacturing configurations -Conducted time studies directed in shortening downtime and saving money-Instructed and trained operators in precious metal recover process using a large centrifuge-Maintained and reported on the manufacturing logistics, weekly, monthly, and annually -Operated a single lane production line to satisfy small specialty orders-Recorded and conducted visual emissions inspections-Validated precision coating equipment prior to utilization in manufacturing

-Prepared and evaluated developmental catalysts used in polymer production by analyzing their production rates and reaction pressures-Maintained, operated, and repaired 1 and 2-liter chemical reactors -Ran GPC test on developmental polymers

-Evaluated new products against the industry standards by comparing the cure rate, tensile strength, crystallization temperatures, tack, and pigment loading-Made grindings and pigment dispersions using a Media and a Three-roll Mill -Researched, developed, and tested new UV-curable ink-based resins and coatings-Studied the wetting properties of pigments in various chemical based resins