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Daniel Davidson
Summary
Experienced R&D, Marketing, and Sales Manager in plastics, additives, and composites. Specializes in creating outstanding polymer products and processes. Expertise in plastics extrusion, compounding, and injection molding. Strong background in marketing, sales, laboratory management, and quality assurance. Results-driven consulting professional skilled in strategy development, operational efficiency, and organizational transformation. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams, promoting collaboration, and adapting to dynamic business environments for impactful solutions. Possesses strong analytical skills, strategic vision, and exceptional communication abilities to align with client objectives and drive continuous improvement. Reliable and adaptable with a track record of delivering high-quality outcomes in changing conditions.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Consulting Director and Founder (Remote)
Beyond Limits LLC
01.2007 - Current
- Technical consulting firm specializing in polyolefins, engineering plastics and PVC. Delivers value to clients by increasing revenue and profitability by developing exceptional polymer products and processes. Creates/delivers solutions based on commercial, operations, quality and technical needs.
- Saves clients time and money by securing outside sources for testing and development.
- Hands-on experience with plastics extrusion, compounding and injection molding.
- Creates polymer formulations, processing (fabrication and reactive), and commercial applications.
- Provides litigation support and expert witness services in polymers.
- Directed client engagements, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering long-term partnerships.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency.
Associate Scientist (Remote)
Celanese Corporation
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Responsible for data analysis of polymer properties for incorporation of Dupont Engineering Polymers acquisition into Celanese database. Was a contractor on a team of scientists working remotely under the direction of Celanese Headquarters (Irving, Tx). Proficient in using software (Salesforce, Excel, Word) to input data into AI driven internally developed software, making suggestions for improvement. Analyzed data and generated reports to support product development initiatives. This was a remote job and temporary contractor assignment with a finite end of project. My immediate supervisor wrote the following: "Despite a tight deadline, Daniel delivered outstanding results and demonstrated impressive expertise in application-based polymer science. His dedication and professionalism were instrumental to the project's success."
Managing Director and Founder
PlastiScience LLC
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Founded PlastiScience as a plastics evaluation and validation company assisting clients with product development, including twin screw compounding and injection molding of customer parts and samples. Ensured ISO 17025-2005 laboratory compliance, becoming an expert. Secured additional capital/credit to facilitate company growth.
- Purchased new equipment for processing lab with twin screw extruder for compounding, injection molding for samples, and full mechanical, aging and electrical lab for plastics.
- Hired, trained and employed personnel to conduct all testing in the lab.
- Increased revenues by 300% in three years through leveraging testing and consulting services, which enabled project pricing to range from $50K- $100K.
- Established PlastiScience as a Underwriters Laboratories (UL) plastics assessment site for flammability and RTI under the UL Client Witness Test Data Program.
- Successfully negotiated a multi-year-exclusive contract with ASTM for molding test samples under the flammability proficiency test program.
- Delivered compounding expertise for multinational clients, resulting in repetitive projects.
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance product development and market positioning.
- Oversaw operational efficiency improvements, optimizing supply chain processes and reducing costs.
Education
Ph.D. - Polymer Science
The University of Akron
Akron, OhioB. A. - Chemistry, organic emphasis
Earlham College
Richmond, IndianaSkills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Process optimization
- Data analysis expertise
- Digital transformation
- Plastic industry expertise
- Laboratory management
- UL plastic applications
- Microsoft Excel, Word software
- Salesforce software
Work Availability
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Software
MS Excel
Salesforce
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceAffiliations
- American Chemical Society
- Society of Plastic Engineers
- ASTM
Timeline
Associate Scientist (Remote)
Celanese Corporation
04.2023 - 10.2023
Consulting Director and Founder (Remote)
Beyond Limits LLC
01.2007 - Current
Managing Director and Founder
PlastiScience LLC
01.1999 - 01.2008
B. A. - Chemistry, organic emphasis
Earlham College
Ph.D. - Polymer Science
The University of Akron
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