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LaMesha Schuetze
Atlanta,GA
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Summary
Innovative Chemist with over 10 years of experience in quality assurance, analytical sciences, product innovation, and process improvement. Led development and optimization of consumer products from concept to commercialization, contributing to multiple award-winning projects. Recognized as lead inventor on patent-pending technologies, bridging lab insights with business teams to enhance product solutions and efficiency.
Overview
2
2
Languages
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate Chemist & AI Team Leader
Newell Brands
04.2021 - Current
- Mentored and trained junior associates in product development and project management, enhancing team expertise.
- Developed innovative, patent-pending technologies as part of the R&D Markers Team to enhance product capabilities.
- Actively contributed to the AI Chemistry Board, driving advancements in chemical applications.
- Mentored and trained junior associates on product development and project management.
- Championed safety and environmental initiatives, fostering sustainable practices that aligned with organizational goals.
Associate Chemist & Safety Team Leader
Newell Brands
11.2017 - 03.2021
- Led cross-functional teams through the development lifecycle, from concept generation and formulation design to scale-up, commercialization, and continuous improvement.
- Conducted sensory, analytical, and shelf-life testing for new product formulations, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, resulting in successful commercialization.
- Leverage product development expertise to transform consumer insights and technical challenges into innovative, market-ready solutions.
- Championed Environmental and Safety Standards to maintain an incident free workplace while maintaining records and logs to meet OSHA, EPA, and local standards.
- Optimized training sessions to align with current standards, enhancing facilitator delivery and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
Lab Technician
Elmers R&D
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Standard lab work, performance testing, sample preparation, Ensured cleanliness of lab spaces to support safe and accurate testing. and miscellaneous activities as needed
- Utilized Texture Analyzers, Instron, and various instrumentation to perform tests on Elmer products, contributing to product development and quality assurance.
- Calibrated laboratory instruments to maintain accurate testing and measurement results.
- Analyzed samples using standard procedures and documented findings with precision.
- Maintained sterile workspaces and enforced safety protocols across daily lab operations.
Quality Lab Technician
HB Fuller Co.
05.2014 - 01.2017
- Approved final products for shipping, assessed production deadlines, and analyzed samples to ensure compliance with customer and company GMP standards.
- Served as Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, preparing regulatory documentation for wastewater produced in Newton County over a three-month interim period.
- Recorded and evaluated culture data, maintained document control for the retain systems, and appraised raw materials while maintaining the facilities quality databases.
- Recorded and evaluated culture data, maintained document control for retain systems, and appraised raw materials while managing quality databases.
- Filled the role of the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist and prepared regulatory documentation for the Waste Water produced in Newton County on an interim basis for three months.
- Directed a multi-shift team and developed new procedures for training.
Chemistry Teacher
Cobb County Schools
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Facilitated student growth and achievement through a constructivist approach with individualized attention in an interactive teaching environment.
- Motivated young people through engaging web tutorials, presentations, and assessments that enhanced learning experiences.
- Developed and updated accessible unit and instructional plans online, improving curriculum delivery.
- Managed group of 30 young people in engaging activities that aligned with common core standards, fostering collaborative learning.
- Developed and updated unit and instructional plans on the web for administrative access.
- Developed training sessions for a women's Lacrosse team, focusing on skill improvement and teamwork.
Teacher’s Assistant
Kennesaw State University
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Prepared solutions, calibrated equipment, and monitored laboratory tasks to support effective experiments.
- Gathered materials, equipment, and chemical reagents for introductory and advanced investigations, facilitating seamless lab operations.
- Ensured safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry with a concentration in Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05-2012
Skills
- Product Development
- New Product Validation
- Wet chemistry techniques
- Continuous Improvement
- Six Sigma
- PFMEA
- JMP analytics
- Root Cause Analysis
- Project management
- Team Leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Performance monitoring
HONORS & AWARDS
Dean’s List, Kennesaw State University, Outstanding Undergraduate Award, Kennesaw State University, 2024 Brand Visionary Award, 2025 CEO Innovation Award
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Associate Chemist & AI Team Leader
Newell Brands
04.2021 - Current
Associate Chemist & Safety Team Leader
Newell Brands
11.2017 - 03.2021
Lab Technician
Elmers R&D
07.2017 - 10.2017
Quality Lab Technician
HB Fuller Co.
05.2014 - 01.2017
Chemistry Teacher
Cobb County Schools
08.2012 - 07.2013
Teacher’s Assistant
Kennesaw State University
08.2008 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry with a concentration in Education
Kennesaw State University