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Led commercialization of DentaBurst® Freshening Teeth Cleaners. Worked with existing consumer sales force to launch in retail. Implemented consumer marketing plan targeted at Gen Y females. Business successfully sold to third party. Organized cross functional team for new business development. Utilized project coordination skills to align product.

Successfully grew filter media business, achieved an annual growth rate in excess of 15%, launched over 20 new products, and increased customer base by 30%. Coordinated team of 15 indirect reports within Business to Business division and met financial objectives.Managed product line budget (P&L), established annual business objectives for multi-functional.

Directed investigations to identify sources of personal care competitive nonwovens. Published a monthly newsletter, Material Bulletin, highlighting internal advancements in nonwoven technology.Chaired the ‘Nonwoven Symposium’ committee, a 3-day nonwoven educational program. Received a ‘Nonwoven Technology Performance Award’ for contributions made to KC.

Initiated material characterization of solution spinning technology for ‘Uniform Fill’ diaper concepts. Identified process variables to maximize absorption and wicking. Produced prototype materials and placed in USE studies to demonstrate performance.

Led elastomeric process improvements for Huggies® Ultratrim diapers and Pull-Ups® Training Pants. Conducted capability studies, led converting trials, implemented statistical process control and developed a process map for the elastomeric manufacturing and converting processes. Coordinated rollout of bicomponent BCW liner for Huggies® Supreme diaper..

Managed polymer vendor relationships. Facilitated mill and business unit partnerships. Finalized process conditions for Kraton® elastomer and developed a risk management plan to support two of KC’s largest businesses.

Bachelor, Biology, Minor In Chemistry

Activities and Societies: SGA Student Court Justice; UAB Special Events and Concert Committees; Omicron Delta Kappa; Alpha Epsilon Delta.

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