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Rex Haywood

Arlington,TX

Summary

Self motivated and experienced in an array of disciplines including construction management, chemistry, biology, mycology, agriculture, product development, and sales. Always eager to learn new disciplines and add new skillsets to my repertoire. Effectively produced real value for clients through a dedication to excellence and commitment to find working solutions. Excellent interpersonal skills, effective communicator both with coworkers and customers. Always striving to leave a lasting impression with a capacity to work hard and go above and beyond what is expected.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Research and Development

Nutra Products
05.2022 - Current
  • Helped facilitate relocation and establishment of new production facility, including building and installing pressurized air line for machinery, installing and setting up production machinery.
  • Run the R&D department independently and perform all R&D related tasks.
  • Supervise production team to ensure successful transition of new formulas from the lab to full scale production, ensuring batch failures are avoided.
  • Optimized all in house company formulas.
  • Completely reformulated base gummy confectionary recipe and updated all existing formulas to be compatible, while achieving better taste, texture, heat stability, and reduced cost compared to previous base gummy formulation
  • Developed products in new formats allowing the company to expand into new markets/industries.
  • Effective at distilling useful information from clinical research papers and implementing in new products or creation of new product concepts
  • Developed successful formulations for white label clientele that brands have built their reputation on.
  • Networked and built lasting relationships with suppliers and customers that I leveraged to acquire new clientele for our company
  • Extremely adept at sourcing ingredients that are difficult to source, and finding companies with technical abilities or equipment that improve in house manufacturing processes
  • Excellent inter personal skills and management of client relationships
  • Translated my expertise in biochemistry into product formulation based on actual biochemical mechanisms.
  • Well rounded knowledge of the business of manufacturing confectionary and supplement products, including sales, financial aspects, marketing, equipment, material acquisition, and managerial competency.


Construction Foreman

DHCM
05.2015 - 05.2022
  • Participated in successful completion of more than 100 job sites.
  • Supervised and interacted with employees to demonstrate and achieve high standards in addition to resolving issues effectively.
  • Regularly participated in on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients.
  • Applied critical thinking skills to find and implement the best solutions to issues on jobsites.
  • Delivered reports to senior construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
  • Interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments and ensured regulations and job specifications were met.

Fencing Laborer

Lone Star Fence & Supply Co.
04.2012 - 06.2016
  • Spoke with and maintained communication with home owners about job site progress, and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
  • Learned fence building methodologies for metal and wooden fences, painting, as well as operation of forklifts, bobcats and other heavy machinery.
  • Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work or fabrication.
  • Effectively navigated issues on hand and implemented solutions independently and successfully.
  • Ensured final products met specifications and quality standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry With A Minor in Biology

University of North Texas
Denton
12.2021

Associate of Science - Chemistry

North Central Texas College
05.2018

Skills

  • Multiple Construction Trade Skills
  • Safe Operating Procedures
  • Risk Management and Work Monitoring
  • Procedure Planning and Problem Solving
  • Team Management
  • Laboratory Safety and cGMP
  • Chemistry Techniques and Synthesis
  • Research and Development

About Me

Over the last decade my fascination with science has led me to learn about and practice a variety of disciplines such as agriculture, organic regenerative practices, permaculture, mycology, and hydroponics. I have extensive hands on experience with creating, operating, and troubleshooting in each of these disciplines. My time at university strengthened my knowledge base and allowed me to do some interesting comparative research in nutritional quality of hydroponic spinach grown with synthetic and organic fertilizer sources. My interests extend far beyond these subjects but this a window into a few things I am passionate about.

Timeline

Head of Research and Development

Nutra Products
05.2022 - Current

Construction Foreman

DHCM
05.2015 - 05.2022

Fencing Laborer

Lone Star Fence & Supply Co.
04.2012 - 06.2016

Associate of Science - Chemistry

North Central Texas College

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry With A Minor in Biology

University of North Texas
Rex Haywood