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Overall SkillsI started my working life as a development chemist, developing synthetic resins for the surface coatings industry.After that I became involved with the development of bituminous jointing compounds and high friction surfacing system for road surfaces, this also encompassed traffic calming products.Most noticeable contributions has been the introduction of thermoplastic high friction surfacing which I developed at Zebraflex and Moisture tolerant epoxy high friction surfacing for application to road surfaces which I developed at Trustseal. This has enabled the company to work through the cold wet winter spells.Achieving and maintaining BBA Certificate for Type I and III Anti skid products.I have also been involved with bitumen jointing, solutions and emulsions.On the sales side I have had to attain targets and goals, liase with both customers and suppliers. Give support to the sales and contracting teams. Advise customers and clients, and general troubleshooting.Other skills The management of personnel, setting targets and goals, motivating, training and supervision.Health and Safety introducing safer working practices, risk assessment, auditing, keeping abreast of new legislation. Working to the Health and Safety at Work Act Etc 1974 and Health and Safety Guidance Number 65 Successful Health and Safety Management. To this end I have NEBOSH examination for the General Certificate in Health and Safety and gained a credit pass.Setting up of manufacturing units for the production of High Friction surfacing, jointing and general road maintenance products. This includes purchasing of plant and equipment, organising contractors to install the plant.Employment of staff to manufacture the products. Training and supervising.Purchasing of raw materials and services for production.Building up a relationship with both customers and suppliers.Specialties: Development of Jointing compounds, anti skid products, road markings and other road maintenance products.Health and Safety

Listed skills include Coatings, Product Development, Adhesives, Polymers, and 27 others.