Cradle-to-grave project management, assisting clients to create strategic test plans for timely, efficient project completionCommittee Work: participation in standards development committees ASTM F23- Personal Protective Equipment, ASTM D13-Textiles, ASTM F18-Electrical, AATCC and NFPA 2112Business Development: expanded laboratory for small scale NFPA 2112 testing; assisted in forming key partnerships which allows ArcWear and partners to extend full, accredited testing and certification to customers in both the US and EUTechnical Support: supporting customers and internal staff on the technical requirements of the flame resistant and arc rated clothing industry (test standards/specifications, federal law, hazards), including global compliance and conformity assessmentISO 17025: created and implemented ArcWear's Quality Management System in accordance with ISO and A2LA requirements; accreditation was granted by A2LA on January 2, 2014Quality: Created ArcWear's ISO 17025 quality management system to obtain A2LA accreditation through calibration controls, test and equipment verification, purchasing, proficiency testing, corrective actions, onboarding/training laboratory personnel Program Expansion: upon hire, expanded capabilities from arc flash testing to offer full ASTM F1506/NFPA 70E apparel testing, including equipment procurement, standards compliance, and training

-Independently conducted on and off site evaluation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) fabric-related products to determine compliance with applicable NFPA, ASTM, and AATCC standards-Managed the NFPA 1851 Verification Program at Intertek by providing updates, physical testing, evaluation, and issuing test reports/verification letters to all participating clients-Performance Group: Communicated with clients, management, technicians and sales personnel throughout testing-Attended NFPA meetings to relay technical information to the laboratory-Member of the Cortland facility Operational Excellence Team responsible for kick-starting and facilitating a 5S movement in the company improving workflow, efficiency, and organization-Worked as an approved "reviewer" after only 8 months of employment, serving as the final decision maker regarding PPE data and test reports-Member of the Cortland facility Events Committee which included organizing, promoting, and volunteering for community, philanthropic, and office events to boost morale and garner participation among coworkers

-Assisted industry leaders, performed research, and wrote a thesis for a Firefighter Durability Study completed at the University of Kentucky titled, "Post-Use Analysis of Firefighter Turnout Gear Phase II"-Handled all turnout gear durability testing according to ASTM, AATCC, and NFPA Standards.-Completed a research project, presentation, and article for the Clothes Care Research Center (CCRC) regarding Dimensional Change in the Washer vs. Dryer, earning a Six Sigma Green Belt and publication in the November/December 2012 issue of AATCC Review

Provide textile testing and evaluations for numerous requesting companies and associations using ASTM and AATCC Standards.Experience in quality control regarding washing machines and dryersExperience in writing and analyzing reports, delegating tasks, cost analysis, company organization, quality control, product development, managing others.