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David Restrepo

Summary

Talented Manager and Researcher with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Gained a wide variety of experience working for a startup company focused on graphene production. Has experience in Research and Development of new products, with a focus on graphene technology.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Graphene and Related Production Tech.

Asbury Carbons
07.2021 - 06.2024
  • Worked with Quality Director to establish and manage quality system at our branch and passed an external ISO 9001:2015 audit.
  • Research and development efforts using graphene in anti-corrosion coatings and for improvements in barrier properties of plastic films.
  • Opened and closed location of production plant and transferred technology to be scaled up at a different company site.
  • Managed employees, process and maintenance training, plant production, research efforts, and implemented safety and process guidelines and policies.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Managed shipments of non-hazardous and hazardous goods.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Manager of Production Technology

Garmor, Inc
09.2016 - 06.2021
  • Established scale up procedures from lab scale to pilot scale production of a graphene product.
  • Led research and development efforts using graphene in polyurethanes, polyureas and compression molding of thermoplastics.
  • Developed dispersion techniques to incorporate graphene into liquid resins and elastomers.
  • Implemented and managed quality control of graphene products.
  • Supported the commercialization of new products and manufacturing initiatives.
  • Participated in customer or strategic relationship visits.
  • Continued contributing to intellectual property protection for groundbreaking inventions through diligent patent application processes.
  • Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
  • Documented and reported test results after making graphical solutions and representations.
  • Conducted document review, organization and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
  • Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
  • Conferred with scientists, engineers or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.

Research Scientist

Garmor, Inc.
06.2013 - 09.2016
  • Supported the setup and operation of low-rate, graphene production facility.
  • Developed solid-state dispersion techniques for incorporation of Graphene into thermoplastics.
  • Contributed to securing intellectual property protection for groundbreaking inventions through diligent patent application processes.
  • Documented all design, process development and fabrication work and test results.
  • Wrote research reports and presentations summaries regarding Graphene in a variety of hosts, including thermosets, thermoplastics and elastomers.
  • Participated in the planning of short-term and long-term research and development efforts.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure accuracy and reliability of study results.

Education

Ph.D. - Chemistry

University of Central Florida
Orlando
05.2013

Skills

  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Process Improvement
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Product Management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Timeline

Manager of Graphene and Related Production Tech.

Asbury Carbons
07.2021 - 06.2024

Manager of Production Technology

Garmor, Inc
09.2016 - 06.2021

Research Scientist

Garmor, Inc.
06.2013 - 09.2016

Ph.D. - Chemistry

University of Central Florida
David Restrepo