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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
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
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
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
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
02.1993 - 02.1995

Nuclear Engineer

United States Navy, USN
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, IL

Skills

  • 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

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