Experience

Firestone Building Products

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 500 - 600 Employee

• R&D Physical Laboratory Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Present

• Analytical Lab Technician III

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2019

  • Performed analytical testing on Firestone and Competitor’s products to determine market trends for adhesives, rubber membranes, thermoplastic membranes, insulation, and a myriad of other products• Use various analytical instruments such as the TGA, DSC, FTIR, GC-MS, X-ray, Microscope, and DMA to run tests using ASTM standard• Responsible for data analysis and preparing reports for multiple projects which have saved the company upwards of 1.5 million dollars• Work extensively within research and development, as well as in cross-department teams to solve complex problems quickly and efficiently• Perform safety audits in order to ensure that safety requirements are met according to OSHA regulations

• Engineering Assistant

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Performed physical testing on rubber and thermoplastic membranes according to ASTM standards• Streamlined testing methods to run each test and have coworkers run tests more efficiently• Work closely with the senior engineers to determine the likely root causes of problems found in the field in order to provide possible solutions• Perform peel testing using adhesives with different formulations in order to develop new products



Harlan Bakeries, LLC

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Work extensively in a team environment to establish relationships within the department as well as cross departmental partnerships to run the bakery more effectively, efficiently, and comply with all state and federal requirements • Initiate the search for missing inventory and reworking the non-conforming goods so it can be released for sale • In charge of documentation required to release millions of dollars’ worth of products to the pubic • Accountable for testing the acidity level of water samples to determine contamination levels as well swabbing for allergen proteins to ensure no cross-contamination of goods occurs as per standards established by the FDA • Responsible for accurately interpreting types and concentrations of microorganisms to ensure that finished goods are non-hazardous to the public • Train new employees making sure they comply with GMPs and GDP • In control of filling out HACCP deviations and Non-Compliance reports for consumer goods



Walmart

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Jul 2010 - Dec 2011

  • Determined the layout of goods in the hardware department to ensure efficiency for customers and maintenance of proper inventory levels • Executed the removal of hazardous spills and contamination • Developed a knowledge base of all aspects of the department to guarantee that there was no gap in service for customers and an increased efficiency in the department overall • Established lines of communication between departments to assure interdepartmental co-operation • Determined the layout of goods in the hardware department to ensure efficiency for customers and maintenance of proper inventory levels • Executed the removal of hazardous spills and contamination • Developed a knowledge base of all aspects of the department to guarantee that there was no gap in service for customers and an increased efficiency in the department overall • Established lines of communication between departments to assure interdepartmental co-operation