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Peru, Illinois, Us

★ Created commercial flow chemistry technology platform★ Built Research and Operations Group, created and presented to Board of Directors a unified research vision, mission, strategies and 3/5-year roadmap, garnering approval. ★ Successfully negotiated with the EPA for volume based testing requirements for a new material on TSCA.★ 40% COGS reduction achieved through best in class manufacturing capabilities, gaining efficiencies through optimizing flow chemical technologies.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT PICONYX INC - A MELIOR INNOVATIONS COMPANYPicOnyx Inc is a new ceramics company developing production technology and applications for a novel black ceramic pigment (PB 38). A broad technology platform, PicOnyx has the ability to adapt its proprietary flow chemistry technology to a broad range of polymer systems and organic transformations. This strategy delivers maximal efficiency eliminating the need for large batch reactors, large raw material inventory, work in progress, and product inventories. PicOnyx has shrunk the chemical plant into a small efficient modular unit capable of increased production volume, enhanced EH&S and lower energy consumption. We believe that the PicOnyx production technology and ceramic pigments radically change the landscape for chemical production and the pigment market with the future opportunity to extend other markets.

★ Built 3 business structures leading to spin-off generating more than $100M in enterprise value.★ Restructured R&D to focus on product development from basic R&D and platform development.★ Lead all technical platform roadmapping, idea generation, product roadmap, commercialization and execution for R&D, 3rd party manufacturing, HS&E, Engineering and Operations. ★ Pioneered Stage Gate development process for prioritizing projects based on business impact☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT MELIOR INNOVATIONSMelior Innovations Inc is a Houston based,innovations driven, materials company focused on the creation of disruptive technologies that fundamentally change the competitive market landscape for partners and customers. We believe this approach drives growth and creates real material value. Our proprietary technologies are paving the way for new solutions in electronic materials,oil & gas exploration/production,paints/coatings and other markets. Work with the CEO to help build the technology, operating company management teams, identify potential investors & refine corporate strategy. The company has developed technologies leading to 3 existing companies 1)Pallidus Inc 2) PicOnyx Inc. 3) Alchemy Inc.

Westmont, Il, Us

★ Manages a team of 15 scientists with Ph.D., Masters, and Bachelors degrees working out of two R&D sites to commercialize innovative resin systems, resin coated sands, and refractory coatings for the foundry industry.★ Recruited, hired, and reassigned team members to achieve the best possible combination of experience and talent; adopted training programs to build skills in foundry chemistry in new team members.★ Restructured the R&D function to focus on product development, building new product revenue to 10% of sales per year.★ Chief architect of a stage gate process incorporating client needs, product specifications, and value propositions.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT HA INTERNATIONAL LLCHA International offers the North American foundry industry the most comprehensive range of products supported in three market segments: Resins Systems for bonding sand; Resin Coated Sand (RCS) for the shell process; and Refractory Coatings.

★ Recruited to lead new product development and global market analysis, increasing new product sales to comprise 15% of the total portfolio within one year.★ Supervised a team of up to 10 technicians and Ph.D.-level scientists, with accountability for enforcing timelines, workflows, and budgets.★ Successfully differentiated the company in a challenging and highly competitive market by prioritizing the development of groundbreaking products.★ Generated an additional revenue through the creation of a new project management system that yielded three new resin products.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT CCP COMPOSITESCCP Composites is a world leader in the production and distribution of gel coats, composites resins and industrial cleaners. Our global reputation is based on our long history of solution-oriented research and product innovation, and a dedication to consistently meeting - and exceeding - the needs of our customers.

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★ Built the Applications Technology Group from the ground up, hiring and managing a team of three top candidates sourced from the R&D Unit.★ Managed the team in the acquisition of agreements for the sale of phosphorus technologies, creating a pipeline of opportunities.★ Established substantial in first year revenue, bolstered by the use of a stage gate process to advance concepts through development and final implementation.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT CYTECCytec’s vision is to deliver specialty material and chemical technologies beyond our customers’ imagination. Our focus on innovation, advanced technology and application expertise enables us to develop, manufacture and sell products that change the way our customers do business. Our pioneering products perform specific and important functions for our customers, enabling them to offer innovative solutions to the industries that they serve. Our products serve a diverse range of end markets including aerospace and industrial materials, mining and plastics.

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★ Achieved market and account penetration for the Phosphine and Phosphorus Specialties product line, building revenue through product development and partnerships.★ Accelerated revenue by moving the product development focus away from custom manufacturing and towards an application-oriented product portfolio.★ Increased prices without compromising client retention by creating marketing and communications pieces explaining the need to align prices with increased raw materials costs.★ Recognized with the Cytec Innovation Award for building a pricing model in SAP that ensured that price increases covered raw material inflation at all times, adopted for use across the entire organization.☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ABOUT CYTECCytec’s vision is to deliver specialty material and chemical technologies beyond our customers’ imagination. Our focus on innovation, advanced technology and application expertise enables us to develop, manufacture and sell products that change the way our customers do business. Our pioneering products perform specific and important functions for our customers, enabling them to offer innovative solutions to the industries that they serve. Our products serve a diverse range of end markets including aerospace and industrial materials, mining and plastics.

Pratteln, Basel-Country, Ch

★ Successfully executed the re-launch of the biocide product line in the French market after 2 years absence.★ Maintained more than €100K ($150K) in sales by renewing expiring contracts, and brought in an additional €50K ($75K) in revenues in the form of new customer projects.★ Saved £1K-£5K ($10K) per customer per year by evaluating customer order patterns to simplify logistics and eliminate unnecessary costs.★ Aligned direct sales with technical distribution to increase sales based on identification of appropriate distributors, thorough analysis of their capabilities, and skillful allocation of resources.★ Surpassed historical competitors to secure lucrative contracts with a number of new customers.

Pratteln, Basel-Country, Ch

Pratteln, Basel-Country, Ch

Managed individual projects and overall customer interactions with the R&D groups at production facilities in Florida and South Carolina. Worked closely with management at multiple partner sites to carry out successful, timely project completion. Identified new manufacturing opportunities and piloted development and commercialization of such. Led due diligence to examine customer technologies, intellectual property, and partnerships and alliances.

Pratteln, Basel-Country, Ch

Supervised teams developing silicon compounds and polymers for the cosmetic, coating and medical device industries. Implemented lean principles to improve efficiency and productivity in the lab environment. Guided new product development in direct response to customer needs and requests.

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Bs, Chemistry

Phd, Chemistry