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Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

Driving New Product Development and Project Management programs in the CertainTeed Residential Roofing business.

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

Managed R&D innovation projects and improved Stage-Gate governance process by gaining stakeholder feedback and coaching project leaders. Published strategic insights to management and created rollout plan for data tool with $5MM+ impact on company bottom-line.

Bridgewater, New Jersey

Supported innovation projects in feasibility stage, demonstrating proof-of-concepts at pilot scale and consulting on external manufacturer capabilities. Accelerated equipment and utility commissioning during $20MM site renovation. Addressed manufacturing challenges; provided asset constraint solution with 40% reduction in cycle time.

Provided input toward global sustainability strategy and contributed to annual submissions in various reporting frameworks (Ecovadis, CDP, UNGC). Automated Life Cycle Analysis request process and added functionality to carbon emissions estimation tool for enhanced Scope 1 & 2 prediction.

Ithaca, New York Area

• Optimized performance of polymer battery separators and applied results toward scale-up development.• Prepared high-quality battery separators used for commercial-scale demonstration to potential investors.

Ithaca, New York

Fabricated polymer-ceramic hybrid separators with competitive performance in Li-ion cells compared to traditional polyolefin separators.

New Rochelle, Ny

• Established vision; enhanced organization effectiveness via strategic planning, collaboration, and task delegation.• Generated and sponsored novel programs related to new developments in the industry and for green initiatives.• Attended training for organization leaders and assured compliance with college requirements and standards.

New Rochelle, Ny

• Completed administrative responsibilities for club activities, planned events while engaging maximum member participation, and assumed responsibilities of president when required.• Represented Chemical Society at campus Open Houses and other special events.

Rennselaer, Ny

• Researched and achieved continuous glucose monitoring of synchronized live yeast on polymer coated sensors.• Verified yeast behavior as viable metabolic model and proved functionality of cutting-edge technology for application in a medical device.• Independently prepared and publicly presented research outcome, as honors program thesis project.

New Rochelle, Ny

• Transitioned incoming students into collegiate life by facilitating group discussions and activities for admitted freshmen.• Served as active member involved with community outreach.• Conducted tours of the college campus for parents and prospective students.

New Rochelle, Ny

• Contributed to National Science Foundation funded project: Microdroplet Interface Chemistry – Fundamental Studies of Self-Assembled Structures at the Liquid/Liquid Interface.• Monitored and analyzed the control of various parameters using multiple interfaces, salts, and surfactants to drive crystal formation.• Findings were directed toward crystal engineering and the materials design needed for the development of advanced functional materials.

Master’S Degree, Chemical Engineering

Specialization in Material Sciences.

Bachelor’S Degree, Chemistry (Acs Certified Program)

Activities and Societies: Iona College Chemical Society, Gamma Sigma Epsilon: Kappa Nu Chapter, Pi Mu Epsilon, Golden Key Society, Iona.