• Used multi-variable design of experiment software to analyze variables in order to increase efficiency, reduce cost and maintain quality of thermosol dye application on specialty fabrics• Scaled up process and measured wicking, shade retention and soil release• Conducted further testing on promising results• Gained proficiency in Excel and experience in Access • Exercised LEAN manufacturing principles in relation to the textile dying processes• Presented results and projected a 17% cost savings to senior management• Represented Milliken in corporate outreach to Anderson SC Boys and Girls Clubs

• Worked with Dr. Paula T. Hammond's research group to study and synthesize metal ion functionalized thin films• Aided in developing innovative Spray LbL coatings for filters utilized in military gas masks to protect against different chemical weapon agents• Performed trials to discover ideal coating to apply to filter• Gained experience with Profilometry, Thermogravimetric Analysis and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy• Created coated filter which was successful when tested against chemical weapon grade material• Research Published- Metal Ion Reactive Thin Films Using Spray Electrostatic LbL Assembly Kevin C. Krogman, Katharine F. Lyon, and Paula T. Hammond. Journal Physical Chemistry B, 2008, 12 (46), pp 14453–14460