Elizabeth Yadira Cervanates
Garland,TX
Summary
Driven Associate Chemist with a proven record at Sherwin-Williams Paints, excelling in mentoring, relationship building, and leveraging laboratory techniques to enhance product quality and efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in color theory and exceptional organizational abilities, contributing significantly to team success and customer satisfaction. Conducted evaluations and analysis with focus on cost-effectivity, chemical and physical properties of evaluations. Ready to use and develop laboratory skills and analytical techniques in the Laboratory Supervisor role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Chemist
Sherwin-Williams Paints
11.2022 - Current
- Mentored Color Technicians and provided guidance on best practices, experimental techniques, and color theory.
- Presented research findings and team informational sessions at internal meetings.
- Established strong relationships with Sales Representatives, ensuring to achieve customer needs and improving customer relationships.
- Collaborated with R&D teams to evaluate new raw materials for potential use in existing products or new formulations, assessing compatibility and performance characteristics.
- Supervised lab activities and ensuring the flow of work in process.
- Contributed to optimizing processes for increasing efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives by improving accuracy and reducing testing time.
- Assisted in facilitating smooth formula transitions.
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Sherwin-Williams Paints
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring consistent product quality through meticulous testing procedures and accurate record keeping.
- Conducted root cause analyses, providing valuable insights for corrective actions, and reported to management.
- Trained new technicians, sharing knowledge, best practices, and improving team performance as a whole.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
Laboratory Assistant
Texas Wesleyan University
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
- Prepared reagents, solutions, experiments, and maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting MAcc
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX05.2021
Skills
- Color Theory
- Microsoft Word Certified
- Oracle 11i
- Optiva
- Valtrack
- Electronic Control Card
- Work in Progress Tracker APP
- BYK experienced
- Salesforce
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
- Continuous Improvement
- Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Chemist
Sherwin-Williams Paints
11.2022 - Current
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Sherwin-Williams Paints
04.2021 - 11.2022
Laboratory Assistant
Texas Wesleyan University
01.2019 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Accounting MAcc
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Texas Wesleyan University
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