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• Leading Fit-For-Use team that provides product testing services to assess substrate and product design suitability for end applications.
• Supervise Fit-For-Use test service platform that supports all internal business units as well as external brand customers on sustainability projects (plastic reduction and replacement).
• Prioritize projects, manage project schedules and timeline, allocate resources accordingly to deliver results in a timely manner.
• Streamline work process by creating request forms, project logs, and team folder structure for document organization and retention.
• Collaborate across R&D and innovation teams to drive innovation, commercialization of new products, and sales.
• Expand team capabilities and increase productivity by 50% from prior fiscal year.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Assessed aqueous coating barriers for technical solutions to meet sustainability standards and application specific demand. Led technical and Fit-For-Use assessments for EnShield® core commercialization projects to.
• Managed WMU recyclability workstream and regulatory testing for sustainability projects across innovation team.
• Performed shelf-life and Fit-For-Use testing that led to commercialization of EnShield®.
• Developed new Fit-For-Use test protocols and performed analysis on prototype packages.
• Conducted ice-cream tub forming trial for aqueous heat sealable coating and P1S (poly one side) for saleable trial.
• Actively engaged with customers to deliver necessary results.

• Provided technical contributions to WestRock's Packaging Innovation Group in the development of converting and paperboard packaging processes, in the transformation of packaging form, filling and sealing systems and in.
• Conducted printing/coating trial to qualify specialty coatings in development of “plastic-free” packaging.
• Designed and led production of innovative packaging prototypes utilizing lab and pilot plant systems.
• Planned and performed package printing and converting trials for folding carton and corrugated packaging in the commissioning and qualification phases.
• Interfaced with internal/external project leaders in the development and transformation of package forms and systems to run new packages at a customer plants. Actively engaged with customers to deliver necessary results.
• Managed and performed wide range of testing and analysis on prototype packages, including barrier performance, packaged strength and stability characteristics, package and product compatibility, supply and distribution.

• Experienced in extrusion technology, polymer processing, and material testing. Collaborated with polymer scientists on extrusion coating product development for food, beverage, and security packaging applications.
• Completed Green Belt Six Sigma training.
• Applied DMAIC methodology in developing and validating glue dot testing for Coca-Cola FridgeMaster.
• Designed and executed trial to determine the cause of relative crease strength value of aseptic boards after extrusion lamination process.
• Performed product testing to qualify new formulation of NatraLock® (security packaging) and TruServ® Compostable Cup for commercialization.

Richmond, VA

• Provided technical support to scientists and business units on new product development.
• Conducted research in polymer extrusion technology for food and beverage product development and cost reduction initiatives.
• Researched and analyzed polymer resins for low-cost alternative materials for next generation packaging.
• Validated design concepts to achieve Fit-For-Use requirements and satisfy customer's needs.
• Developed and standardized product test methods to assess product integrity.
• Supported initiatives to improve efficiency of the organization and comply with corporate safety and quality control.

• Prepared course materials (quiz, lecture presentation, class activity) and instruct class recitation
• Instructed and supervised students performing laboratory experiments
• Graded tests, quizzes, lab reports, and maintained course records
• Prepared chemicals, instruments, and glassware for the weekly laboratory session

• Synthesized polyaniline via chemical polymerization method
• Characterized polyaniline with DSC, TGA, XRD

Master Of Science, Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science; B.A, Chemistry; Japanese

Japanese Studies

Established in September 1989, the Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies (KCJS, 京都アメリカ大学コンソーシアム) is a consortium of 14 American.