Victoria Dawson
Plano,TX
Summary
Versatile Chemist with expertise in formulation and proficient in coordinated chemical testing and development. Well-organized and detail-oriented with good project management and planning abilities developed over 5 + years in the Coatings Industry. Experience in Research & Development, with a background in automotive coatings, anti-corrosive coatings, and coil coatings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientist II
Hempel
04.2023 - Current
- Designed and performed experiments for the development of epoxy based rail coatings with consideration to client requirements, manufacturing, feasibility, ingredient compatibility, and sustainability.
- Collaborated with Procurement to develop economical competitive solutions of existing products.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Project Management, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, and Finance Partner's to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Explored innovative solutions to improve mechanical and physical properties of Rail coatings portfolio to address market desires.
- Successfully spearheading NCS RAL Color project, driving efficiency and productivity through effective task delegation and coordination along with strategically allocating responsibilities and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of formulation development activities, experiments, and results. Generate technical reports, protocols, and documentation as needed.
Chemist- Polyurethane Hybrid
Mapei
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Lead Formulator for multiple projects: adhesives, sealants, cool roof coatings, waterproofing membranes, marine underlayments and coatings.
- Polyurethane Technology
- Modified Silicone Technology
- Achieve cost optimization for new and existing products.
- Oversee the development process of new products, from initial phase to commercialization.
- Innovating new products and processes, supporting existing products and processes, optimizing cost, quality assurance of raw material specifications, and outlining performance requirements.
- Build rapport and relationships with current and future suppliers.
Formulation Chemist
Sherwin Williams
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Formulate/Reformulate FEVE and PVDF Coil Coatings
- Performs analyses, tests, and development of new or updated formulas that require intermediate understanding of chemistry, product lines, and materials; assists with determining quality standards.
- Develops and adjusts product formulas, assists with raw material evaluation and selection, develops test batches, and applies basic understanding of application principles and practices; assists with the development and scale up of production formulas.
- Assists with analyzing, evaluating, and selecting materials for tests and production batches.
- Serves as a team member for projects that are complex in nature and are generally sub-sets of larger objectives and provides professional support to the product development, quality control, manufacturing processes, and other operations.
- Complies with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Develops reports and draws conclusions detailing tests, projects, and overall results.
- Responds to complex questions and concerns from plants, research technicians, quality control, customers and other internal and external parties regarding development and related programs and services, timelines, and other project requirements.
- May supervise or serve as a lead to lower level technicians or support personnel performing research projects.
QC Chemist
Chemico Systems Inc
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Prepare accurate specifications for purchase of materials and equipment for purchasing department.
- Formulate new Industrial chemicals and thermal coating removal products and provide suggestions to increase efficiency in existing projects.
- Work with raw material suppliers to help find alternative products.
- Develop work instructions and written procedures for chemical testing.
- Generate customer specific Certificate of Analysis for numerous products.
- Quality Control Testing: RDS, specific gravity, titration, flammability, pH, zinc testing, etc.
- Creates Technical Data Sheets for company products.
- Generates SDS/MSDS revisions for all company products.
- Support plant trials (new or existing products) by performing quality control testing.
- Managed numerous projects simultaneously within budgetary restrictions
- Successfully formulated new cost effective, environmentally friendly, no VOC Water-based Paint Stripper that is now bought and trialed in various plants.
Research & Development Laboratory Technician
Axalta Coating Systems
03.2015 - 10.2017
- Lead Resource for Honda HES New Model Year Color Submission Testing: HMIN, HMA, HCM 1&2, MAP, ELP
- Test performed: Appearance, Gloss, Viscosity, pH, Hardness, Adhesion, Water Resistance, Humidity Resistance, Thermo-cycle, Chipping/Peeling Resistance, Xenon, QUV, Gasoline Resistance, Gasohol Resistance, Oxynol Resistance, Diesel Resistance, Oil Resistance, Heat Resistance, MVSS/Windshield Adhesion, Acid-Rain Resistance, Image Analysis, Color Readings.
- Skilled in using: WaveScan, Filmbuild, Profilometer, BYK-mac, X-rite, ImageJ
- Generate formulas for new model year developments.
- Ford, KIA, and Honda Color Styling and Pigment Evaluation.
- Interface with internal customers to meet specifications of the external customers.
- Ford, Fisker, and Hyundai-Kia Submissions
- Effectively documenting findings and communicating results to Chemist.
- Conducts routine laboratory research activities, information/data management activities and operates production equipment in support of research and development and testing of OEM automotive coatings.
- Trains and creates training programs for Chemist and technicians on chemical testing and image analysis.
- Identifies and suggests improvements in methods, plan projects of limited duration and scope.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL05.2014
Skills
- Strong skills in time management, prioritizing task, and meeting deadlines
- Responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems
- Mentors and coaches to individually build skills, effectiveness, and organizational commitment trainees
- Project Management
- Customer and Production Support
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Office, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, 80 wpm
- Exceptional command of the English language with strong written and transcription skills
- Basic Spanish linguistics
- Confident verbal communication skill as demonstrated delivering presentation in professional settings
- Proficient in wet chemistry
- Proficient with Formulation Manager, Optiva, and CyberChrome, LabScan
- Experienced with LISAM Systems-ExESS Software
Locations
- Plano, TX, 75075
- Dallas, TX, 75287
Timeline
Scientist II
Hempel
04.2023 - Current
Chemist- Polyurethane Hybrid
Mapei
04.2022 - 04.2023
Formulation Chemist
Sherwin Williams
10.2019 - 04.2022
QC Chemist
Chemico Systems Inc
05.2018 - 09.2019
Research & Development Laboratory Technician
Axalta Coating Systems
03.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Tuskegee University
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