Mark Mizen, Ph.D., Cqe Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

Maple Grove, Mn

Founder of All About 3D Prints and All About Images, specializing in 3D design and printing. Sought out for consulting on digital imaging, digital production, and 3D printing. Previously consulted for Panstoria (2014-2015) and Forever, Inc. (2015-2017). • Worked with Panstoria's outside suppliers to improve the quality of printed products.• Provided an independent assessment and recommendations for Forever's Customer Terms of Service and the Adviser Career Plan.• Spoke about the… Show more Founder of All About 3D Prints and All About Images, specializing in 3D design and printing. Sought out for consulting on digital imaging, digital production, and 3D printing. Previously consulted for Panstoria (2014-2015) and Forever, Inc. (2015-2017). • Worked with Panstoria's outside suppliers to improve the quality of printed products.• Provided an independent assessment and recommendations for Forever's Customer Terms of Service and the Adviser Career Plan.• Spoke about the importance of photographic preservation at RootsTech and at two Forever national sales conventions. Show less

Eden Prairie, Mn

Initiated new product programs for security applications, including IDs, driver's licenses, and credit cards. Position eliminated when laser and inkjet product development was consolidated in the Netherlands.• Developed initial specifications and identified critical technology for Element industrial UV inkjet printer, leading to a new market with annual revenue of $4MM.• Led effort to revamp existing laser engraver products increasing market acceptance and allowing HID to win several… Show more Initiated new product programs for security applications, including IDs, driver's licenses, and credit cards. Position eliminated when laser and inkjet product development was consolidated in the Netherlands.• Developed initial specifications and identified critical technology for Element industrial UV inkjet printer, leading to a new market with annual revenue of $4MM.• Led effort to revamp existing laser engraver products increasing market acceptance and allowing HID to win several contracts including the Peru National ID project.• Initiated Ink 1000 low-cost ecosolvent inkjet printer development program, improving the profitability of low-cost, entry-level printers.• Developed corporate partnerships, bringing new technology into HID Global. • Implemented programs, including joint supplier meetings, to improve the quality of existing dye sublimation printers, reducing returns by over 50%. • Led HID Global's Eden Prairie Fedex Day, accelerating product innovation through the completion of 169 projects during seven events. Show less

St. Cloud, Minnesota Area

Conducted product research and established new business opportunities for digital photo products. • Developed business-to-business market for high-quality photo books, including initial contract generating revenue of $100,000/year. • Researched and developed prototypes for new binding technologies and lenticular printing.

St Cloud, Minnesota, United States

Developed Creative Memories digital products, including product ideation, definition, and implementation. • Specified equipment and processes for transition from out-sourced printing to internal production, improving quality and saving approximately $1MM/year. • Developed new Page Print calendar design that included paper compatible with Creative Memories pens, resulting in five-fold increase in calendar sales. • Implemented new dye sublimation inks to improve color consistency and… Show more Developed Creative Memories digital products, including product ideation, definition, and implementation. • Specified equipment and processes for transition from out-sourced printing to internal production, improving quality and saving approximately $1MM/year. • Developed new Page Print calendar design that included paper compatible with Creative Memories pens, resulting in five-fold increase in calendar sales. • Implemented new dye sublimation inks to improve color consistency and expected longevity for new Photo Panel sizes, increasing sales 50% and reducing returns by a factor of five. Added metal substrate to Photo Panel product line, doubling sales.• Developed new accordion, folded and flat greeting cards, increasing card sales two-fold. • Developed premium photo books, including lay-flat pages and leather cover material.• Selected vendor and developed initial specification for Macintosh software for photo book creation. Show less

St Cloud, Minnesota, United States

Established and directed in-house Technology Center, which rigorously tested and evaluated Creative Memories products. Laboratory included accelerated aging, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing of paper, plastics, and adhesives. Responsible for a laboratory of seven people with a budget of $500,000. • Linked emotional aspects of memory preservation with photo-safety and performance of Creative Memories products for more than… Show more Established and directed in-house Technology Center, which rigorously tested and evaluated Creative Memories products. Laboratory included accelerated aging, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing of paper, plastics, and adhesives. Responsible for a laboratory of seven people with a budget of $500,000. • Linked emotional aspects of memory preservation with photo-safety and performance of Creative Memories products for more than 60,000 Consultants. Worldwide keynote speaker and author of “Tech Notes” monthly column in Scraps for eleven international markets. • Participated in management discussions and decisions affecting all aspects of Creative Memories business, including the strategic planning process.• Developed specifications and test methods to ensure the durability and longevity of scrapbooks, framing supplies, photo books, digital printing, CDs and DVDs, and inkjet paper for scrapbooks. • Led effort to coordinate ISO 18902 photo-safety standards with product specifications and labeling in eleven international markets. Developed consumer guides for digital preservation. Show less

Ph.D., Organic Chemistry

Activities and Societies: National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow, Teaching Assistant (Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratory), MIT.

B.S., Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistant (General Chemistry), Bronze Tablet, Dean's list, James Scholar, General Assembly Scholarship.

Additive Manufacturing Designer Advanced Technical Certificate, Engineering Cad Technology

Design for Additive Manufacturing, Solidworks

Certificate In Management And Leadership,, Executive Education

Developing and Managing a Successful Technology & Product Strategy, IT for the Non-IT Executive, Managing Technical Professionals.

Mini Mba

Mini MBA for Technical Professional; Mini Masters in Marketing Management.