Nancy Winchester, Ph.D., Msetm Email & Phone Number

The Woodlands, Texas, US

Manage R&D and application testing for new rubber and adhesives additive development.

Schenectady, New York, US

Oak Brook, Illinois, US

Manage a pipeline of new custom chemical manufacturing projects and the work of three research engineers and a chemical analysis laboratory. Supervise the QC laboratory and the work of technicians and chemist to ensure high quality analysis of both in-process and final product samples. Initiate continuous improvement projects to streamline workflows.

Recruited to develop, expand, and manage a harsh environment material testing fee-for-service research facility. Direct business development, forging alliances with commercial, academic, and government partners. Serve on the Management Committee. Manage budgets to $2.4M. Notable contributions include:*Transformed a nascent R&D facility into commercial.

San Ramon, CA, US

Managed a $15M third-party research portfolio. Directed development of new products and services for the offshore oil and gas industry for extreme northern environments. Significant achievements include:* Directed development of an innovative shipboard technology. * Spearheaded improvements in iceberg tracking and forecasting.

San Ramon, CA, US

Directed third-party product development, design, and testing programs, managing budgets to $20M that saved $100M in annual internal R&D costs. Key accomplishments include:* Created a game-changing tech development paradigm.

San Ramon, CA, US

Took on short term assignment while continuing to serve as Alliance Manager. Developed cost-saving contract management, process, and organizational improvements. Key accomplishments include:* Trimmed costs by millions while maintaining R&D effectiveness.

San Ramon, CA, US

Managed third party services for product testing, custom manufacturing, and project studies/reports.Developed and negotiated contracts and non-disclosure agreements.Assisted with technical aspects of projects as appropriate.

San Ramon, CA, US

Responsible for sales of $26 MM in territory and $20.5 MM in corporate accounts in 2005.Grew territory sales volume by 21%, revenue by 35%, and margin by 22% over 2004 results.Set pricing for over 75 products sold to over 190 customers and assisted those customers with technical service for their application.

San Ramon, CA, US

Developed new market contacts and opportunities for new product development in organosulfur, custom hydrogenation, fuels, and contract synthesis business lines to grow business by 5% per year.Project manager for movement of 10 new products from inception through commercial production.Intellectual property manager for patent and technology portfolio.

San Ramon, CA, US

Provided technical support for over 50 products sold into pharmaceutical, personal care, polymer and rubber, fuel, lubricant, and general catalysis industries to grow sales by average of 8% per year. Provided work direction and technical training to other technical services and sales personnel.Prepared and presented technical and marketing seminars to.

Developed over 100 single-site polyethylene catalysts for LDPE-like new resin manufacture.Designed structure modification of K-Resin® styrene-butadiene copolymers for new applications.Lead outreach efforts including National Chemistry Week, Green Country Science Teachers' Workshop, and school and regional science fairs.

Bloomington, Indiana, US

Developed metal alkoxide catalysts for lactide and lactone polymerization (four publications).

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Chemistry

M.S, Engineering And Technology Management

Post-Doctoral Researcher, Inorganic Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemistry

Coursework Toward A Bs, Chemistry