Mitchell Lawrence
Lexington,KY
Summary
High energy and recently retired Chemical Engineer professional, looking for an additional, but part time role, to enhance my new stage of life. Experience in private industry, non-profit organizations and retail establishments.
Results-very organized and detail oriented professional with a strong background in facility management and process improvement. Skilled in leading initiatives that optimize workflows and reduce operational costs. Committed to leveraging expertise in equipment maintenance and team leadership to drive excellence in facility operations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Director
Immanuel Baptist Church
Lexington, KY
02.2018 - 12.2025
- Managed facility maintenance and repair schedules for church properties. Managed an annual budget of $800,000. Supervised a small maintenance and custodial staff.
Process Improvement Engineer
UK Healthcare
Lexington, KY
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Led process improvement initiatives across healthcare operations and workflows.
Process Engineering Manager
Avantor Performance Materials
Paris, KY
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Led process improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste. Supervised a staff of 4 engineers.
Engineer
Lexmark, Bemis, 5/3 Bank, 3M, DuPont
various
08.1979 - 12.2013
- Conducted root cause analysis to resolve engineering challenges in production systems.
Part Time Retail Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
Lexington, KY
- Assisted customers with product selection and home improvement projects.
- Maintained clean and organized sales floor for optimal customer experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI05-1979
Skills
- Customer driven sales and assistance
- Facility management
- Budget oversight
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Equipment maintenance
- Team building
Timeline
Facilities Director
Immanuel Baptist Church
02.2018 - 12.2025
Process Improvement Engineer
UK Healthcare
01.2015 - 07.2017
Process Engineering Manager
Avantor Performance Materials
01.2014 - 12.2015
Engineer
Lexmark, Bemis, 5/3 Bank, 3M, DuPont
08.1979 - 12.2013
Part Time Retail Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Michigan Technological University