• Responsible for outlining the Nalco Water Biocontrol strategy and leading the team to execute this vision.• Lead projects aimed at developing treatment strategies and monitoring tools to prevent microbial growth in industrial water systems to provide optimum process performance. • Collaborate with Nalco marketing teams in all global regions to develop technical offerings that address regional needs and competitive threats. Prepare technical documents, presentations, program profiles… Show more • Responsible for outlining the Nalco Water Biocontrol strategy and leading the team to execute this vision.• Lead projects aimed at developing treatment strategies and monitoring tools to prevent microbial growth in industrial water systems to provide optimum process performance. • Collaborate with Nalco marketing teams in all global regions to develop technical offerings that address regional needs and competitive threats. Prepare technical documents, presentations, program profiles, and product bulletins to communicate the value of Nalco biocontrol technologies. Show less

• Responsible for outlining the Ecolab (Nalco Water) Pulp and Paper Biocontrol strategy and leading the team to execute on this vision.• Lead projects aimed at developing treatment strategies and monitoring tools to prevent microbial growth and spoilage in papermaking process systems and incoming mill water. • Collaborate with Nalco marketing teams in all global regions to develop technical offerings that address regional needs and competitive threats. Prepare technical documents… Show more • Responsible for outlining the Ecolab (Nalco Water) Pulp and Paper Biocontrol strategy and leading the team to execute on this vision.• Lead projects aimed at developing treatment strategies and monitoring tools to prevent microbial growth and spoilage in papermaking process systems and incoming mill water. • Collaborate with Nalco marketing teams in all global regions to develop technical offerings that address regional needs and competitive threats. Prepare technical documents, presentations, program profiles, and product bulletins to communicate the value of Nalco biocontrol technologies.• Conduct microbiological audits at paper mills and use data to develop treatment recommendations.• Provide technical support and training to sales representatives in the paper industry.• Responsible for the development of a water reuse and recycling innovation roadmap for the paper industry. • Agenda 2020 Technology Alliance: Co-lead the Process Effluent Reuse Project Team.• Partner with Nalco sales teams and customers to deliver value through the application of differentiated technology. • Work with Patents and Licensing, Internal Regulatory Department, and legal consultants to protect Nalco innovation and ensure all programs comply with regulatory requirements.• Inventor on 13 allowed patents and 4 pending patents. • Authored over 40 technical publications and an invited book chapter.• Served as Executive Sponsor for Chicago Metro Chapter of an employee resource group focused on engaging, empowering, and energizing women. (January 2017-January 2018) • Served as Professional Development Committee Lead for employee resource group focused on engaging, empowering, and energizing women. Organized Professional Development Day events and work with committee members to schedule speakers. (2014-2016) Show less

• Led the development of a qPCR-based analytical offering to assess the contribution microbial deposits on paper machine surfaces to defects and holes in paper products (MAP Technology). • Conducted laboratory evaluations of a novel biocidal active from an external supplier and used this data to get approval to trial the biocide at a paper mill. Led the trial, determining which conditions to evaluate and communicating the results of the trial with the supplier and customer.• Developed… Show more • Led the development of a qPCR-based analytical offering to assess the contribution microbial deposits on paper machine surfaces to defects and holes in paper products (MAP Technology). • Conducted laboratory evaluations of a novel biocidal active from an external supplier and used this data to get approval to trial the biocide at a paper mill. Led the trial, determining which conditions to evaluate and communicating the results of the trial with the supplier and customer.• Developed detection methods and treatment strategies to improve control of a microbial population exhibiting tolerance to one of the OxiPRO biocontrol agents.• Nalco Winner's Circle Award (2009). Recognized as a top performer in Nalco Company for the development and deployment of OxiPRO Technology. • Nalco Global Innovation Award for OxiPRO Deposit Control Technology (2008). Recognized for the development of technology exceeding $3MM global sales in its first year of commercialization• Nalco Chairman’s Achievement Award for development and deployment of OxiPRO™ Deposit Control Technology (2008).• OxiPRO was recognized as a Top 75 innovation by the Chicago Innovation Awards (2011). Show less

• Participated in the global deployment of OxiPRO™ Deposit Control Technology, comprising patented biocontrol products and patented monitoring tools.• Participated in preparing and delivering customer proposals and prepared case histories to outline benefits of OxiPRO Technology after initial trials were completed.• Provided technical support and OxiPRO training to sales representatives.

Advancing positions in Pulp and Paper Research (Research Scientist, Group Leader, Sr. Research Microbiologist, Microbiologist)• Led the development OxiPRO™ Deposit Control Technology, which includes patented biocontrol products and patented monitoring tools.• Coordinated the development and deployment of a patented instrument and testing protocol for the rapid detection of microbial activity in opaque materials (IRIS Technology), targeting paper coatings and additives.•… Show more Advancing positions in Pulp and Paper Research (Research Scientist, Group Leader, Sr. Research Microbiologist, Microbiologist)• Led the development OxiPRO™ Deposit Control Technology, which includes patented biocontrol products and patented monitoring tools.• Coordinated the development and deployment of a patented instrument and testing protocol for the rapid detection of microbial activity in opaque materials (IRIS Technology), targeting paper coatings and additives.• Participated in the development and deployment of the DMH-halogen stabilizer for biocontrol in papermaking systems. Worked with the marketing team to commercialize this offering.• Managed the research efforts of 7 scientists responsible for product and process development in the areas of Microbiology, Cleaning, and Coating Additives. • Led a cross-functional team that developed a new coating dispersant. • Evaluated a proprietary stabilized oxidant (StaBRex) for biocontrol in papermaking systems. Worked with the marketing team to introduce StaBRex into the product line following successful field-testing.• Screened an antifungal product developed by an external supplier. Trialed the product at a customer site and worked with marketing to launch this product in North America.• Participated in field evaluation and deployment of a non-halogenated oxidant (LAZON Technology) for biocontrol in papermaking systems. Show less