A detail-oriented professional consistently leveraging listening and communication skills to motivate best efforts and achievement of business objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Sherwin-Williams, Protective And Marine Div
08.2022 - Current
Spearheaded clarification and defense of scope of complex new product development projects
Guided intensive multi-level stakeholder communications through phases of scoping/development/field trials to ensure shared interpretation of status and goals
Led NPD timeline creation (Stage 1) and management (Stages 2 & 3)
Ensured timely acknowledgement of potential roadblocks through development prior to necessitation of timeline recalibration
Taught group sessions focused on project management process as applied to research and development
Mentored younger chemists in nurturing of problem ownership mindset and teamwork
Senior Chemist/Staff Chemist
Sherwin-Williams, Protective and Marine Div
02.2018 - 08.2022
Navigated development of FDA-compliant lining, requiring consistent communication with legal, regulatory, and procurement groups
Coordinated communications between multiple business units during development and launch of new products
Contributed to intellectual property creation via development of novel ultra-high solids food contacts liner
Applications Scientist
Lubrizol Advanced Materials
04.2012 - 02.2018
Unraveled structure-property relationships of raw materials and production process based on designed experiments
Improved starting point formulas for performance and cost benefits
Developed rapid curing resin system for in-situ applied roof coatings
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
Skills
Excellent communication skills (25 years of public speaking & presenting)
Extensive experience with the Stage Gate process and critical path
Able to inspire teams of various skill levels and backgrounds
Intimate understanding of epoxy, acrylic, urethane, and PVDC systems
Adapts to shifted priorities based on new information/changes in circumstance
Analytically minded; capable of focusing on details without losing sight of the big picture
Listens with primary intent to understand prior to responding
Certification
Design for Six Sigma, Green Belt trained (certification ongoing)