I manage technology development projects, evaluate and/or develop new optical features and design experiments to conduct testing for determining functionality and optimization concerning currency counterfeit deterrence.

I serve as a Program Manager/ COR for mission essential technical materials used in the manufacture of US Currency and other securities.

• Research in creating novel metal organic frameworks (MOFs) in future applications in radiation detection (02/2013-09/2015)• 13C NMR and 1H NMR used extensively to identify ligand structure and functionality after lab synthesis• X-Ray Diffraction used to compare theoretical diffraction pattern gained from X-ray single crystal analysis to synthesized (MOF)• Skills in photoluminescence instrumentation utilized to unearth fluorescent properties of synthesized MOFs• Utilizing the time correlated single photon counting technique with gamma radiation to characterize scintillating MOFs• Research in novel heterogeneous acid catalysts in the hydrolysis of cellulose and its major by-products for applications in renewable energy • Utilized HPLC/RID extensively to characterize degradation products of initial disaccharides after catalysis• Extensive use of FT-IR in characterizing functional groups present on surface of mesoporous acid catalyst• Effective use of BET surface area and pore size measurements to aid in mesoporous acid catalyst identification and confirmation• Analyzed samples for Sherwin Williams, Inc. with focus on surface characterization of paint/polymer mix coatings • Experienced in utilizing X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy to identify surface elements and molecular structures of paint/polymer mixes• Comfortable using Dynamic Contact Angle characterizing surface energies, hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity of paint/ polymer surfaces• Developed skills in implementing Atomic Force Microscopy in physical depictions of paint surfaces including roughness, 3D modeling and profile analysis• Able to interpret data from Thermogravimetric Analysis in determining important weight-loss events and polymer decomposition

-Implemented novel technology into nail polish-Evaluated the physical and mechanical properties of innovative nail polish formulations-Collaborated with diverse evaluation teams within Research and Innovation-Gained insight into the hair and makeup industry

Laboratory Instrumentation Expertise: GPC/RID, FT-IR, XRF• Analyzed synthetic polymers with GPC/RID and FT-IR to understand consistency of fabricated polymer colloids• Prepared formal data reports from analyses for upper management• Increased data interpretation skills of polymers from GPC-RID for development of novel products through enhancing shortcomings of polymer colloids• Prepared paper, pulp and felt samples for data analysis via solid-liquid extractionsprocedures• X-ray fluorescence used to identify specific elements in felt ashes for contamination and efficiency determinations at paper mills• Maintained chain of custody for sample tracking and analysis• Proprietary Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software utilized for sample tracking, chain of custody, and data handling• After data collection, data was input into appropriate spreadsheets and data analysis software for reports of technical results

Laboratory Instrumentation Expertise: ICP/MS, GC/ECD, HPLC/UV-VIS, GC/MS, TOC, LC/MS, IC• Used ICP/ MS for EPA 6020 Metals methodology to accurately test elements in ground, soil, and wastewater• Contract Lab Program (CLP) data packaging executed for final reports• LC/MS used to analyze formaldehydes in air using NIOSH 2016 method• Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis used to determine carbon concentration in soil and groundwater samples• Ion chromatography utilized for EPA Method 300 to determine ion concentrations in ground and wastewater samples• EPA Method 8310 used to analyze polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) with HPLC/UV-VIS• Used GC/ECD for pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) analysis of ground, soil, and wastewater samples• Liquid-liquid extractions technique used for waste and groundwater samples for further EPA method analysis• Solid-liquid extraction techniques implemented on soil samples for further EPA method analysis• GC/ MSD for semivolatile organic compounds using EPA method 8270.• Skilled with Total Organic Carbon instrumentation for analyzing TOC of soil andwastewaters with EPA method 415.1• Organized and maintained effective chain of custody for tracking sample handling and analysis• Proprietary Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software utilized for sample tracking, chain of custody, and data handling.• After data collection, data was input into appropriate spreadsheets and data analysis software for reports of technical results

Performed solid-liquid extractions of soil samples with EPA Method 8081 Pesticides/ 8082 PCBs groundwater samples with EPA Method 8270 • Performed Liquid-Liquid extractions of waste and BN/A semivolatile organic compounds • Completed Liquid-Liquid extractions of waste and groundwater samples with EPA Method 8081 Pesticides/ 8082 PCBs • Achieved Liquid-Liquid extractions of waste and groundwater samples with EPA Method 8151 Herbicides • Used proprietary Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software utilized for sample tracking, chain of custody, and data handling. • After data collection, data was input into appropriate spreadsheets and data analysis software for reports of technical results