Helping businesses solve challenges in polymer material research, product development, and subsequent regulatory compliance. Provided material formulation guidance for next generation 3D printed product and regulatory requirements for overseas expansion. Recorded webinars on mechanical property testing and equivalency of AM materials for on-demand training.

Manager of 45 person global regulatory advisory and technical team that supports many of the world's largest retailers who face challenges in regulatory, chemical management, and quality. Developed and commercialized a global regulatory compliance service resulting in significant 6 figure revenue growth in year 1. In this role I also led development of compliance programs to verify client marketing claims.

Global plastics research manager responsible for developing and executing group strategy; group deliverables; and leading, mentoring and coaching technical staff. Directed research activities to develop new testing capabilities, improve testing consistency and efficiency, and simplify client testing logistics. Developed novel approach for assessing polymers with annual 8 figure revenue potential; established first ever certification programs for additive manufacturing materials and 3D printed products. Increased customer satisfaction by changing client engagement to a custom material research advisory approach.

North America fire research team manager responsible for developing and executing group strategy; group deliverables; and leading, mentoring and coaching technical staff. Secured and managed $1+M projects resulting in new testing services, changes in state and national building codes, international standards, and testing practices. Increased overall team productivity by shifting culture from solitary contributors to collaborative team.

Principal material scientist for fire protection division. Introduced new testing capabilities and product categories for wildland-urban interface generating mid-six figure annual revenue. Developed bench-scale technique for predicting large-scale compliance used by wire and cable industry. Led invention and development of patented test equipment.

Staff supervisor responsible for coordinating programs to increase sales and improve customer satisfaction. Internal polymer and textile material performance consultant. Increased annual sales of high profit margin product categories by 20% to 38%.

Lead material and surface science researcher at a venture capital start-up. Utilized proprietary silicone and fluorocarbon-based polymer encapsulation coatings to make new specialty textiles for outdoor apparel, medical, automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries. Introduced new test methods resulting in annual savings of $1.2M.