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Expert in Process Development, Process Optimization, Operations Management, Production Troubleshooting
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Summary of Expertise:
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Experienced in developing a Rubber Injection Molding Division from "Ground Zero" into a Fully Functional Daily Manufacturing Unit. Experienced in Equipment Installation, Product Development, Tooling Development, Compound Development, Process Development, Laboratory Development, De-bugging, Troubleshooting, Quality Control, ASTM Testing, Process Optimization, Maintenance, Operations Management, Supervision and Training of Operators.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Nashville, Tennessee;
Clarksville, Tennessee;
Murfreesboro, Tennessee;
Huntsville, Alabama;
and Decatur, Alabama.
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Degree |
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Institution |
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1991
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Continuing Education Certificate
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Management
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University of Tennessee
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1987
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Continuing Education Certificate
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Rubber Technology / Intermediate Rubber Technology
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University of Akron
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1982
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Ind. Engineering did not complete
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Industrial Engineering
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Nashville State Community College
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2007 to 2010
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Research & Design Specialties Inc.
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Research & Design
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Engineering Assistant
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Assist in the research,design and testing of products and compounds. Build models and conduct experiments.
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1979 to 1993
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Amtrol Incorporated
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Rubber & Plastics Department N-35
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Supervisor Department N-35
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Operations Management of Rubber & Plastics Department N-35 . Continual Process Optimization, Research and Development. Annual Financial Responsibility Ten to Twelve Million.
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1975 to 1977
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Tangent Tool & Die
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Tooling
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Tool & Die Apprentice
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Build Tooling, Dies, Jigs and Fixtures.
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1977 to 1978
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Better Bilt Aluminum
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Vinyl Extrusion
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Lead Operator Vinyl Extrusion
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Operate and control Process of Vinyl Extrusion Equipment. Set up, troubleshoot and maintenance.
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Publications and Patents Summary
Developed the Process Parameters for 28 Patented products.
Assisted in the testing and development of Patented products.
Research paper presented at the 2010 International Rubber Expo on Laminar Flow. (assisted in the DOE's and Process Trials.
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Involved in the Process Trials, Research and Testing of the "new" 3M Dynamar Additive, prior to product's market release.
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Involved in the research, design and testing of a new Animal Control Device. Patented Product released to market.
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Involved in several Green Energy Projects with Research & Design Specialties Inc.
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Involved in the Compound and Product Development of a Golf Ball for PING. Developed the process for manufacturing.
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Involved in the Development of 28 Patented Rubber products CV Boot, New York Transit Authority Track Pad, Bladders and Diaphragms
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