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Granville, Ohio, United States

Corporate Strategy Lead within the Corporate Strategy team. Leading and advising on M&A and CVC activities for high-value ($100MM+) opportunity from enterprise strategy through integration. Leading global portfolio management of a minority investment for the Insulation business. Leading and collaborating on high-value ($100MM+) global strategic initiatives spanning corporate and the Composites, Insulation, and Roofing businesses, ranging in scope from strategy planning, business case development, pre-due diligence, IP strategy, integration activities, and management systems. Providing a technical filter when assessing potential opportunities and synergies (e.g., does this company's technical and operational capabilities support its proposed valuation and financial projections?).

Granville, Ohio, United States

Materials scientist and product developer for the Composites business Global Chemistry Center of Excellence (CoE). Lead a team to develop a new product and qualify 2+ years faster than all previous thermoplastics projects, even with COVID-related laboratory shutdowns throughout 2020. Developed a portfolio of analytical techniques and fundamental science for screening nonwovens formulations before pilot trials and calculated correlations between laboratory-scale screening and customer observations for predictive analytics. Won the Q1 2021 Pinnacle Award, a sales award, for helping to establish confidence with a European key account as a strategic partner and not just as a materials supplier.

Granville, Oh

Core team member of Front End Innovation (FEI) who managed multiple technology scouting, basic research, product viability, proof of concept (POC), and business case development efforts for FEI, Composite Solutions, the Insulation Solutions Business (ISB), and Roofing. Responsible for the development and incubation of both technology and capability platforms from scoping thru minimal viable product (MVP). Published Owens Corning internal technical reports. Recruited, interviewed, and mentored talent for FEI, the Science and Technology Leadership Program (STLP), and the Operations Leadership Program (OLP). Liaised between Science and Technology (S&T), Strategic Marketing, Product Stewardship, Strategic Sourcing, and Legal as necessary to drive projects and portfolios forward. Focused on Type 30/Fabrics (CSB), capacity utilization (ISB), and Shingles (Roofing).

Providence, Ri, Usa

Former member of the Palmore Lab and former U.S. Department of Education GAANN Fellow. Finalist for the U.S. Department of Energy Graduate Fellowship and the NASA Rhode Island Space Grant Consortium Graduate Fellowship. Either managed or contributed to eight graduate projects (five papers published, three additional manuscripts prepared), filed one patent (U.S. patent 9,234,285 B2), invited to present at a Gordon Research Seminar and a NSF reverse site visit, was teaching assistant for six courses (two teaching awards), mentored seven undergraduate researchers, and was head representative for Engineering on the Graduate Student Council.

Boston, Ma, Usa

Managed an Agile team of one account manager and four data analysts and reported directly to the three owners of Fortelligent and CEO of KBM Group. Established a team profit margin of ca. 525% by leading team to automate daily processes via SAS and SQL and boosting team morale with new clients and projects. Negotiated contracts of ca. $2.6 million by organizing quarterly reviews and ad hoc analyses and by lobbying requests for proposals (RFPs). Stepped in when necessary to draft, test, and implement SAS models and SQL code, and prepared C-suite reports via Crystal Reports and Microsoft Office Suite.

Cambridge, Ma, Usa

First job out of undergraduate. Developed financial models, market entry strategies, and corporate strategy for financial services companies and one automaker. Presented findings and strategies to C-suite executives. Co-authored the World Wealth Report 2008 and Asia-Pacific Wealth Report 2008.

Philadelphia, Pa, Usa

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Materials Science And Engineering

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry, Economics