Michael Pierce
Alsip,IL
Summary
Energetic Technical Scientist/Engineer with years of sales experience ready to deliver great problem solving skills, technical solutions and company growth contributions.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Polymer Chemist
B&E Electronix; LPMS USA
Downers Grove, IL USA
11.2016 - Current
- Oversaw product development/analytical laboratory and associated scientists and technicians.
- Developed and maintained all methods used in testing and research conducted by laboratory scientists and technicians.
- Developed hot melt adhesives for LPMS USA's trademarked Spectramelt product line utilizing cutting edge additive technologies.
- Company liaison to the Department of State ITAR oversight for developments with the United States military
- Health, Safety, and Regulatory specialist while being liaison to local and federal environmental regulators.
- Materials Application scientist responsible for working with sales team and customers.
- Company technical writer and presenter
Technical Sales Specialist
Henkel Electronics
Irvine, CA
03.2005 - 02.2017
- Generated and executed sales plans in existing customer base to meet profit increase goals.
- Held various U.S. sales territories
- Attended product-related technical shows and other activities to represent company products and services.
- Developed robust pipeline of sales opportunities by maintaining accurate information in Capris CRM
- Henkel Electronics global expert for Low Pressure Molding with Technomelt materials. Traveled internationally to train global sales force and to speak at events.
Technical Sales Specialist
Henkel Adhesives
Elgin, IL
10.1999 - 02.2005
- Executed Henkel Adhesives technology rollout of Macromelt Low Pressure Molding as a single sales specialist in North America
- Collaborated with adhesives sales force to produce a market analysis and 5 year growth plan
Product Development Chemist
Henkel Chemicals Group
Kankakee, IL
02.1995 - 10.1999
- Maintained organized, safe and efficient pilot plant laboratory environment to safely develop and scale up hot melt adhesives and acrylic coatings.
- Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
- Collaborated with global Henkel chemists and scientists to ensure seamless transition to large scale production plants of new products
- Assisted with local recruitment efforts as a speaker at university and job fair events for Henkel.
Laboratory Technician
Ele' And Pelron
Lyons, IL
02.1993 - 02.1995
Nuclear Engineer
United States Navy, USN
Norfolk, VA
06.1988 - 01.1993
- Kept work in compliance with standards outlined by Nuclear Regulatory Commission through proactive replacement of components and safety monitoring.
- Managed maintenance of systems and facilities handling fluid from nuclear reactor operations.
- Maintained the propulsion and aircraft launch engine room onboard the USS Eisenhower and USS Enterprise aircraft carriers during operations supporting the United States and allies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Governors State University
Park Forest, ILSkills
- Polymer Synthesis
- Create Testing Strategies
- Public Speaking and Presenting
- Research Methods
- Author Technical Manuals
- Problem Solving and Customer Service
Accomplishments
- IPC A-610G certified printed circuit board inspector
- Co-Author of IPC-7621 International Standards for Low Pressure Molding of Electronics with hot melt adhesives
- 2011 Henkel Excellence Award for global manufacturing support of the Apple IPAD D10
Certification
- IPC A-610G Printed Circuit Board Inspector and trainer
- IPC J-STD-001ES specialist
Affiliations
- SMTA Midwest and Wisconsin member and speaker
- IPC WHMMA member and speaker
- Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) 25 year member and contributor
- American Chemical Society (ACS) 30 year member
Timeline
Owner/Polymer Chemist
B&E Electronix; LPMS USA
11.2016 - Current
Technical Sales Specialist
Henkel Electronics
03.2005 - 02.2017
Technical Sales Specialist
Henkel Adhesives
10.1999 - 02.2005
Product Development Chemist
Henkel Chemicals Group
02.1995 - 10.1999
Laboratory Technician
Ele' And Pelron
02.1993 - 02.1995
Nuclear Engineer
United States Navy, USN
06.1988 - 01.1993
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Governors State University