Kristen Snell Email & Phone Number

London, On, Ca

North America

- Oversee all operations in Autoneum's North American Product Validation Laboratory's to support internal and external customers- Develop, maintain and execute efficient Laboratory processes to ensure successful completion of all required product, part, and system validation testing and evaluation projects related to NVH, DVP&R, and Plant Annual Product Certification in support of Product Development, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Plants- Direct competitive product benchmarking activities in collaboration with Product Development- Direct customer testing and simulation projects to support CBU sales and program development- Oversee all North American Product Validation Laboratory operations in compliance with established Autoneum's quality policies and procedures including project planning, scheduling, execution and reporting- Supervise, support and promote the growth and development of laboratory staff members- Ensure all Autoneum's laboratory remain ISO 17025 Accredited/Compliant

London, Ontario, Canada

- Apply analytical techniques and utilize extensive knowledge of materials chemistry toresolve issues- Maintain and communicate recent updates to Work Instructions, forms, data sheets andother continuous improvements to NA lab supervisors- Oversee daily operations in the laboratory.- Manage and conduct annual tests, DVP&R tests and other product related tests perlaboratory/customer test procedures/specifications- Interface with internal/external customers and provide technical leadership within NAtesting team- Utilize laboratory resources to provide technical solutions to resolve product andprogram issues- Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on testing equipment, maintainLaboratory equipment calibration and ensure compliance to ISO/ IEC17025, TS16949requirements and company quality systems.

London, Ontario, Canada

- Tested different products making sure the product meets industrial standards.- Performed quality control checks on products to guarantee customer satisfaction.- Trained employees across North America on different instruments- Got the lab accredited by the ISO 17025 standard with zero non-conformances and maintained the accreditation.- Arranged and conducted different proficiency tests.- Written SOPs to standardize testing across all Autoneum locations.-Communicated results with different departments and clients so that they understood

- Taught online/ blended/ web-enhanced science/chemistry classes- Developed, designed and taught different science classes to add to the departmentprogram.- Taught a variety of different chemistry, math, physics, and nanotechnology classes towell over a 1000 students in the General Arts and Sciences program with outstandingreviews.

London, Canada Area

- Synthesized different samples and performed experiments in the laboratory.- Trained and managed Junior HQP employees ensuring the laboratory safety and awareness rules are followed.

Nantes, France

- Synthesized and characterized various surfaces composed of push-pull azo compounds for potential applications in optoelectronics and photonics.- Developed different hybrid systems capable of organizing different nanoparticles.- Presented results efficiently and effectively at international and national conferences.

- Taught different mechanistic reactions and the practical laboratory skills required to fully synthesize and characterize different organic compounds.

- Performed chemical modification of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using hyperbaric conditions.- Developed efficient photochemical approaches for surface modification of AuNPs via the Wolff Rearrangement and nitrene insertion.- Synthesized AuNP-based hybrid materials such as AuNP-CNT, AuNP-Graphene, AuNP-Diamond.

London, Canada Area

- Trained new employees and provided them with the skills and knowledge to perform everyday tasks more efficiently. - Processed documentation quickly, pleasantly answered the phone and thoroughly explain procedures to provide the customer with the best experience possible- Worked as a team in a fast-paced environment while dealing with various types of personalities.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Materials Chemistry, 92 %

Thesis title: Photochromic molecular materials for the controlled organization of nanoparticles

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Analytical Chemistry, 92 %

Thesis title: Photochromic molecular materials for the controlled organization of nanoparticles

M.Sc., Chemistry, 86 %

Thesis title: Ketene and Nitrene Chemistry for Modification of Gold Nanoparticles

B.Sc., Chemistry

Thesis title: Remarkable high-yielding chemical modification of gold nanoparticles using uncatalyzed click-type 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition.