Colman Welles

Reviewed and examined U.S. patent applications in Chemistry area to ensure compliance with federal regulations and laws.

• Drafted legal analysis reports for applicants during various stages of the patent application process.
• Successfully managed large case docket, while consistently exceeding productivity requirements.

• Conducted comprehensive prior art searches, reviewing over 300 patent applications to assess novelty.

• Authored over 150 patentability reports, applying federal regulations, case law, and scientific expertise.

• Maintained a 100% deadline adherence rate while managing a docket of patent applications.

• Partnered with scientists and attorneys to resolve complex intellectual property issues.

• Enhanced community awareness on environmental issues with comprehensive educational workshops.
• Ensured proper hazardous waste storage and disposal procedures were followed according to federal guidelines.
• Enhanced public health by reducing hazardous air pollutants through rigorous emissions testing and control measures.
• Prevented fines or penalties by proactively addressing non-compliance issues identified during regulatory inspections or internal audits.

• Conducted 50+ hazardous waste inspections annually, ensuring compliance with EPA and OSHA standards.

• Processed over 3,000 hazardous waste containers, implementing best practices to reduce environmental risks.

• Responded to 20+ hazardous chemical spill incidents, mitigating risks to personnel and facilities.

• Designed compliance improvement plans, reducing regulatory violations by 30% within six months.

• Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
• Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.

• Performed 200+ SPE and liquid-liquid phase extractions, preparing samples for mass spectrometry and gas chromatography.

• Increased lab efficiency by 15% by streamlining sample preparation workflows.

• Ensured 100% regulatory compliance, with no violations or missed quality control benchmarks.

• Established foundational processes for business operations.
• Implemented regular performance reviews for staff members to address concerns proactively and provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
• Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
• Optimized inventory management systems for streamlined ordering processes and reduced waste levels.
• Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for easy reference during audits or other inquiries.
• Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.

Launched and scaled a fisheries business, achieving annual sales of $250,000+ with 20% year-over-year growth.

• Managed logistics for harvesting, processing, and transporting over 10,000 lbs. of salmon annually.

• Secured vendor contracts, streamlined finances, and optimized operations to drive profitability.

• Directed maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems with 95% operational uptime.
• Operated cranes to offload 100+ tons of cargo safely and efficiently.
• Coordinated with ship crews to optimize operations during peak fishing seasons.