Amy Brooks
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Dynamic Application Development Specialist with a proven track record at Univar Solutions, excelling in project management and product development. Leveraged analytical chemistry and excellent communication skills to drive cross-functional team success and foster customer relations. Demonstrated ability to enhance product formulations, contributing significantly to business growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Application Development Specialist
Univar Solutions
01.2022 - Current
- Project manager for internal new product scale up process
- Collaborated across multiple teams including, operations, quality control, engineering, health & safety, and regulatory, to ensure all requirements were met prior to scale up to full production.
- Worked directly with account managers to promote blending service capabilities to customers in effort to secure additional business opportunities.
- Assisted in research and development efforts to create new formulations or improve existing formulations to meet customer's specific requirements or market needs.
Senior Chemist - Product Development
Univar Solutions
07.2012 - 01.2022
- Managed team responsible for technical review portion of new product scale up process, including chemical compatibility check, mock bench samples, quality testing, and first draft of SOP.
- Lead product development efforts of several new formulations for both agricultural and upstream oil and gas applications.
- Performed techniques such as HPLC, ICP, and UV/VIS on assays and related substances.
- Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross-contamination.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Chemist
Schirm USA, Inc
11.2002 - 07.2012
- Analytical testing of all products manufactured at our facility to ensure compliance with customer required specifications.
- Maintain laboratory results and communicate those results not only with our production team but also with customers.
- Responsible for several customer's cross-contamination analyses and reports.
- Experience with the following laboratory instrumentation: HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, Particle Size Analyzer, Karl Fisher Titrator.
- Experience with the following physical testing methods: Wet and Dry Sieving, Specific Gravity, Moisture Analysis, Viscosity, Flash Point, pH, and Suspensibility.
Teacher
S&S CISD
08.2001 - 05.2002
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for 8th grade Earth Science and Computer Literacy.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX08.2001
Skills
- Project Management
- Technical Support
- Customer Relations
- Analytical chemistry
- Laboratory Management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Product Development
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of United States Patent number US 9,394,474, B2.
- Developed several new product innovations that generated additional revenue for the company.
Timeline
Application Development Specialist
Univar Solutions
01.2022 - Current
Senior Chemist - Product Development
Univar Solutions
07.2012 - 01.2022
Chemist
Schirm USA, Inc
11.2002 - 07.2012
Teacher
S&S CISD
08.2001 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Tarleton State University