Malinda Scheff Email & Phone Number

Ventura, California, United States

Manage a team responsible for ensuring all materials at Patagonia are tested in accordance to standards from development through production. We develop, maintain, and improve testing processes, material specifications, databases/internal systems, and seasonal developments. My team maintains a quality vendor score card to understand material supplier capabilities/quality levels. The team works closely with material development and performance to resolve all material quality issues.

Ventura, California

Ventura, California, United States

Raleigh, Nc

- Manage AATCC UV Calibration program by preparing, assigning, and distributing specimens, and responding to inquiries. Program administration of UV/Vis spectrophotometer and membership database management system.- Prepare and distribute samples for Research Committees round robins/interlabs. Plan, conduct and report testing as needed by the Research Committees or Technical Director. - Oversee quality control products including ordering, assembly, quality checking, and maintaining inventory of component parts and complete units. - Attend and assist at AATCC conferences and committee meetings. - Demonstrate and teach AATCC test methods. - Manage AATCC Proficiency Testing Programs by sourcing fabric, distributing samples, compiling results, preparing and distributing final reports, as well as giving updates to responsible committees.

Cary

- Completed two Color Trend Forecast Lines for Spring/Summer 2016 and Fall/Winter 2016/2017.- Collaborated with the New York office to create color formulas for 110 colors between the two Trend Forecasts.- Conducted lab dips on samples provided by the product development division; ensured lab work was conducted in a timely manner and communicated with other departments- Completed in-depth analysis of a new reactive dye brand, comparing samples to a current direct dye brand to assess differences in colorfastness between dyed samples. - Responsible for laboratory maintenance, including labeling and refilling chemical bottles as needed.

Alexander Resident Hall

- Integrated and promoted a healthy learning environment in the resident hall and on North Carolina State University’s campus, specifically focused on helping incoming exchange students.- Helped struggling students with time management, study skills, and helped students reach higher levels of personal development and academic success- Provided weekly meetings to students who were struggling academically and personally, referred them to other campus resources when appropriate (counseling center or tutoring services)- Attended bi-weekly meetings with hall staff, coaching staff, and resident directors.

Polymer And Color Chemistry

Study Abroad, General Education Requiements

Emt- Basic Certificate (2012-2016), Emergency Medical Technology/Technician Certificate